Michael Joplin has a B.F.A. in Theatre and Dance from the University of Texas. Michael has a wealth of stage experience both at the university, and with various theatre collectives in town. His credits include work with Salvage Vanguard Theater, Zach Scott, Tutto Theatre Company, and he is currently a company member of Gnap! Theatre Projects. He has over 13 years of improv experience in Austin and Chicago. He teaches improv classes with Merlinworks. He is a dj and is available for your theme party and/or your theme wedding. He owes his soul in student loans.

 

Craig Kotfas has been on stage since 5th grade... He has been working scriptless since 1994, and in Austin since 1998. Craig was one of the original 15 cast members of AUSTIN THEATRESPORTS (aka Heroes of Comedy), which built the Hideout Theatre in Downtown Austin. He was a member of GRAVY, as well as the Sketch group "CATCH 24". He has made countless guest appearances with local troupes. When not making things up on stage, he works as a Graphic Designer at Full Moon Design Group. HIs true passion... is as a songwriter/Singer... and is currently working on his 2nd cd do out in 2010.

Craig was born in Chicago, but grew up in Portland, Texas (outside of Corpus Christi). He graduated from Southwest Texas State (NOw Texas State) with a degree in Communication Design. Kotfas is a Die-Hard Cubs Fan, and has learned to live with failure because of it... which is a huge tool for IMPROV.

  
Ace "The Face" Manning was once the little brother of Austin improv. At present day, he has lost his wet behind the ears status and is one of the scenes most prolific veterans. He cut his teeth with the legendary Well Hung Jury, and is one of the founding creators of the Out of Bounds Improv Festival. He is also a member of The Available Cupholders. He has toured the college circuit of the midwest and east coast. He received training at Improv Olympic in Chicago, and is also a talented screen actor. He is a wonderful bartender and constantly loses his keys.