WHOSDAMIKE:
Early this month, I had the chance to check out the Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em improv crew, live and in-action. There were some twitter rumors of an online feed, but the techno-boxes burped and the result was that I was privileged to witness the performance and thousands of Legend of Neel fans across the intarwebz were not.
The show opened with an array of different comedians, up-and-comings and established.
Matt Knudsen was a highlight for me. His humor was expertly executed, perfectly dry. I have to admit I’m a big fan of chill, unadorned wit - no histrionics or elaborate gags.
Kyle Kinane provided a jovial, easy vulgarity.
After the standup, the main event. Hammer Don’t Hurt ‘Em.
How were they? In a word: fantastic.
I showed up because of Legend of Neel stars Sandeep Parikh and Tony Janning. But the whole team sold me: these guys are pro.
Alex Albrecht was amazing, often mixing in unexpected elements and committing physically to whatever role he may have slipped into. Jerry Lewis’s comedy was careful and deliberate, often deadpan and always precise.
The humor didn’t always hit, but that’s the nature of improv. And when it did hit? Gold, baby. Gold!
Brooke Seguin working on marketing for nutty slushies (“slutties”).
