Episode 58: Tucker Iverson - Adve...

Episode 58: Tucker Iverson - Advertising Escape, Improv Embrace

Artists of New York by Dan Riley

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Tucker Iverson is a comedian based in New York City.

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(00:00) Brutal commute, ad job, and deciding to move

(02:05) College life as a Division I fencing captain

(04:12) First open mics during the two-hour commute

(06:45) Moving to NYC; UCB + Magnet double-dipping

(09:18) Why improv fit: team sport and lower pressure

(12:04) Classes, indie teams, coaches, and community

(14:57) Day job by day, three-hour reps by night

(16:40) Early encouragement and UCB grades build confidence

(19:15) Great improvisers: unique POV and total commitment

(22:08) The “framer” role and balanced team dynamics

(24:31) First break: Asylum house team & performing with pros

(27:44) “Can’t st ... 

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