The Awkward Show by Bandit Theater

Phillipos Haile (Conscious Trap) tells us a wild story about a fateful trip (and trip within a trip) to Sedona, and then the Awkward Show cast performs a set that features a respectably authentic bank robbery, a car crash that reveals a fashion emergency, a first date that pulls out all the stops, a new age retreat that takes self growth to the next level, and a funeral director in search of a vib...

Jonny Riecke (Swipe Right) dishes from his former life on the road in a Texas punk band. Then Annie Henderson (Inkprov) plays in on the set that follows, which features a well-matched couple with very specific geographic opinions, an irascible group of musicians, a birthday boy whose bros may be too old for a hard-core celebration, a Speed Dating 101 class, and a slow-motion-maybe-bank-robbery. Th...

Annie Henderson (Inkprov) tells us how she learned that sometimes there’s a time or a place to not eat street food. Jonny Riecke (Swipe Right) plays in on the set that follows, which features a doctor who interprets symptoms through a vice lens, a gross airplane passenger, a lawyer with a taste for adventure, and some adult children rebelling against the creative names their mother gave them. The...

Winnie Yeung (recently of The Awkward Show) tells us about running into a coworker on vacation, and then Purnam Jantrania (erstwhile of Mad Science) plays in with the cast on a set that explores anambiguous engagement, a transformative vacation, and an unmissed connection. The cast includes Kristine Antonsen, Mike Kroner, Geena Pietromonaco, Sarah Kiley, and Jess Lampe. Chris Carter directs.

Purnam Jantrania (erstwhile of Mad Science) tells us about a quirk he's worked to overcome. Then Winnie Yeung (recently of The Awkward Show) plays in with the cast on a set that sees the funeral of a gamer, a demonstrative parent, a tricksy party clown, and a salty wedding. The cast includes Kristine Antonsen, Mike Kroner, Geena Pietromonaco, Sarah Kiley, and Jess Lampe. Chris Carter directs.

Melissa Zargon (Couple's Quiz) tells us a story of mistaken cinema identity, and Jake Regal (UCB's Cardinal Redbird) plays in on a set that includes lunch with grandma, who may or may not have hate in her heart, an awkward Q&A/screening of Caligula, and a musical reboot of Jurassic Park. The cast features Geena Pietromonaco, Kristine Antonsen, Jess Lampe, MP Piper, and Mike Kroner. Chris Carte...

Jake Regal (UCB’s Cardinal Redbird) shares details of his first acting job on an independent film. And Melissa Zargon (Couple’s Quiz) plays in with the cast on a set that features a strange new job benefit structure, the promise of Oasis around a blazing campfire, a memorial service for a beloved fixture of retail hot dog service, and a couple enthusiastic for Hollywood’s forthcoming genre mash-up...

Sam Cooper (Inkprov) tells us about an awkward drive home from a comedy club. Then Josiah Jenkins (The $8 Game Show) plays in on a set featuring an arithmetic proposal, a driver’s ed class with an unusual focus, and a surprising negotiation around the sale of art. The cast features MP Piper , Coonoor Behal , Geena Pietromonaco , and Kristine Antonsen . Chris Carter directs.

Josiah Jenkins (The $8 Game Show) shares an awkward story at the intersection of serious injury and midwestern politeness. Then Sam Cooper plays in on a set that features a mishap with a hotdish, a suitor who wins family approval in a surprising way, a series of sort-of reverse pleas in a juvenile hall, and an unusual post-workout routine. The cast features MP Piper , Coonoor Behal , Geena Pietrom...

Chris Zimmerman (Getaway Gone Wrong) meets his heroes in a story about the professional snowboarding scene, and Tom Paynter plays in with the cast on a set that includes a gathering of introverts, some off-topic questions at an author meet-and-greet, an absent-minded professional assassin, and some humanizing advice from the First Kid to the President. The cast features Coonoor Behal , Kristine An...

Tom Paynter  shares a story of a getaway gone wrong, and  Chris Zimmerman  (Getaway Gone Wrong) plays in with the cast on a set that features some new methods of dog training, a girls weekend that gets sides-ways, and a hotel with a novel approach to countering the effects of climate change. The cast features Kristine Antonsen , MP Piper , Mike Kroner , and Jess Lampe . Chris Carter directs.

Our guest, screenwriter Greg Tindale , shares his experience of networking in Hollywood as a parent. Mike McLendon (WGIS, Outside Dog) plays in with the cast on a set that features Girl Scouts getting creative in TV development, a first date that digs deep into childhood accomplishments, a surprising personnel change at Jurassic Park, an elementary school career day that doesn’t go as planned, and...

The Awkward Show is back! Mike McLendon (Outside Dog, WGIS) shares a story of his early days in Los Angeles, and Greg Tindale plays in with the cast on a set that features an infantilizing bachelor party, a ripped-from-TV life event, some curious job interview strategies, and the oldest tennis audience you can imagine. The cast includes MP Piper , Jess Lampe , Kristine Antonsen , and Mike Kroner ....

L.A. storyteller Jen Curcio tells the story of her late, great emotional support sweatsuit, and Eloise O'Loane (Mad Science) plays in with the cast in a set featuring a prescription for meat, a discount therapy session, a shocking soccer coach, a thrift store support group, and two cops looking to make a bust. The cast includes Coonoor Behal , MP Piper , Winnie Yeung , Casey Mills , and Mike K...

Eloise O'Loane (Mad Science) shares the story of a college relationship at its sunset, and storyteller Jen Curcio plays in with the cast. The hilarious set features an inconvenient 10th birthday party, an interplanetary romance on the rocks, a Cinco de Mayo commencement, and a heartbroken job interview. The cast includes Coonoor Behal , MP Piper , Winnie Yeung , Casey Mills , and Mike Kroner ....

Riley Dolan from Bandit's First Date tells a harrowing story from his harrier days, and Seattle actor/writer/director Geena Pietromonaco (Impenetrable) plays in with the cast. The set features a session at Bucky's new fitness boot camp, a visit to an artisanal toilet paper stand at the local farmers' market, and a request for an... intimate favor from a stranger. The cast includes Kris...

Seattle actor/writer/director Geena Pietromonaco (Impenetrable) shares an embarrassing story of Americans in Italy, and Riley Dolan from Bandit's First Date plays in with the cast. The set includes an inegalitarian study abroad program, a surprising visit from the fire department, a man who doesn't want to be known for his mischief, and a fateful day at an Italian restaurant. The cast incl...

Sonia Dillane from Bandit's First Date shares the story of an early moment of self-care gone awry. Then Ben Lidgus joins the cast for a set that features a new take on Basic Training and a day in the life of a Rom-Com hero. The cast includes Mike Kroner , MP Piper , and Kristine Antonsen . Chris Carter directs.

Seattle comedy stalwart Ben Lidgus shares a story of youthful naivety, and First Date's Sonia Dillane joins the cast to create scenes featuring a changing of the guard at Boeing, someone with surprising relationship expectations, and a truly artisanal hair salon. The cast includes Casey Mills , Mike Kroner , MP Piper , and Kristine Antonsen . Chris Carter directs.

Drew Jacobson (Inkprov) tells the story of twerking in a church, and Jeff D'Angelo (also Inkprov) plays in with the team. The set features amorous teenagers who can’t stand to be apart, a young man working very hard to demonstrate his self-control, parents whose low expectations are suddenly exceeded, and a meet-the-family plan that metastasizes. The cast includes Mike Kroner , Kristine Antons...

Jeff D'Angelo (Inkprov) tells the story of twerking in a church, and Drew Jacobson (also Inkprov) plays in with the team. The set features an extraordinary young magician, a "different" teenager just trying to fit in, someone not quite ready to come out as a hipster, and ravers with more than the usual accoutrements. The cast includes Mike Kroner , Kristine Antonsen , MP Piper , Sara...

Sam Cooper ( Inkprov ) relates the saga of his high school prom, and Sam Cathcart ( First Date, Good Crash ) plays in with the team. The set features a strict interpretation of the prom code, a very fancy game night, and a parent with a unique defense of their child's alleged misbehavior. The cast includes Kristine Antonsen, Sarah Kylie, Winnie Yeung, Casey Mills, MP Piper, and Mike Kroner . D...

Sam Cathcart (First Date, Good Crash) shares a story of camping in Appalachia, and Sam Cooper (Inkprov) plays in with the team. The set features a couple considering purchasing a murder house, a niche car salesman, parents vetting childcare providers, and a man with very specific cosmetic wants. The cast includes Kristine Antonsen, Mark Ableidinger, Sarah Kylie, Winnie Yeung, Casey Mills, MP Piper...

Seattle improv star Erika Lowe tells a bananas story of her time in the art world. Then Robbie Lowe (Mad Science) plays in with the cast on a set featuring a lax nuclear facility attendant, suspicious activity in a casino vault, a surprising VIP on a plane flight, and a long-haul trucker who falls for fine art. The cast features MP Piper, Mark Ableidinger, Winnie Yeung, Jeffrey Nickels, Sarah Kyli...

Robbie Lite (Mad Science) turns on the wayback machine and takes us to a 2nd grade sleepover! Then Seattle improv fixture Erika Lowe plays with the cast on a set that features a morning-after conversation, a perilous piñata, a treasured collection of "books," unaccountable Boomers, some young toughs, and a couple reliving an accident that befell their wedding. The cast features Jeffrey N...