We retell your favorite books and classic literature through improv. It's like a book on tape... but not. Currently butchering Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Episodes
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Tuesday Apr 20, 2021
Chapters 13-16 of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Mike Teavee attempts to storm the Factory; claiming the “narrator” incited him. Wonka showcases his PTSD smelling-stickers, underground isotopes, edible door handles, milk chocolate rivers, chocolate covered prostitutes, and his best attempt at cloning Danny DeVito; AKA Oopma-Loompas, AKA: The Gary’s. We’re finally at the factory, folks...enter at your own risk.
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Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Tuesday Apr 13, 2021
Chapters 9-12 of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Finding the last ticket is simply a 50/50 chance for Charlie - either he finds it or he doesn't - simple odds. The toothpaste factory is shut down and Mr. Bucket is now more useless than ever. Charlie haggles with the candyman for a bar of chocolate by threatening him with his smelly and unbathed body. The last ticket is found and it's looking like the Bucket(s) may be half-FULL, not just empty! Oh, and Grandpa Joe is hearing voices....but, hey, no surprise there!
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Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Tuesday Apr 06, 2021
Chapters 5-8 of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Mr. Bucket is mostly illiterate, but always reads the news. Grandma Josephine develops a backstory with "The Willy-Man" that has surprising implications. Grandpa Joe reinvents statistics. Four terrible children find the golden tickets. And Charlie "Empty" Bucket spontaneously bursts into song, and is later serenaded by his mom and dad - yes, we accidentally made a musical.
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Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
It's the start of a new season! Chapters 1-4 of Charlie and The Chocolate Factory. The Buckets hot-box their bed, Grandpa Joe tells one too many stories, conspiracy theories of the “excellent” factory run deep, and Wonka is propositioned by a prince. And always remember: Milk, milk, lemonade, around the back is where the fudge is made.
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Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Tuesday Jan 26, 2021
Chapters 17-18 of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone. Hagrid plays Old Maid with Voldemort, Harry Plays “By The Rivers of Babylon” on a flute, Ron plays wizard’s death chess, Hermione plays with fire, and Voldemort plays with skin grafting. Will the gang discover the owner of the Capri-Sun-Dick? Will Voldemort obtain the Philosopher’s Stone? Find out in this SEASON FINALE episode of Improv on Tape and follow us online for more @ImprovOnTape
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Tuesday Jan 19, 2021
Chapters 14-16 of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone. Hermione turns Neville into legs, Harry makes’em clap, Hagrid gets a Vitamix, and the gang receives capital punishment. Will our heroes make it out of the Forbidden Forrest before it’s too late? Find out in this episode and follow us online for more @ImprovOnTape
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Tuesday Jan 12, 2021
Chapters 10-13 of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone. Harry get’s a terrible case of the Herkie Jerkies, Ron KO’s a Troll, Snape tries to take a Peek-See, and the boys find a mirror that shows their deepest desires. Is Snape behind the Herkie Jerkies? Is something sinister afoot in the castle? Find out in this episode and follow us online for more @ImprovOnTape
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Tuesday Jan 05, 2021
Chapters 7-9 of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone. The gang is sorted into houses by a sentient-singing hat, Snape's got a will-they-won't-they with Harry, and a Cerberus is snoozing on the third floor mezzanine. Will the gang be eaten alive by a three headed dog?
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Chapters 4-6 of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone. Hagrid explains Harry's troubled past, doubles down on his whistle-tip, and helps the boy navigate a new way of life. Will Harry discover his place in the wizarding world and make friends with the right crowd?
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Chapters 1-3 of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone. Harry is left on a doorstep, treated like trash, speaks with a snake, and develops a split personality after months of isolation and emotional neglect from the Dursleys. Can Harry survive the summer of despair?