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In part one of this two-part episode, I sit down with Madeline Evans, someone I truly consider the queen of Atlanta improv. Madeline shares her journey from putting on plays for her grandma as a kid to selling out the most popular improv show in Atlanta!

We talk about what it was like moving to Atlanta with the goal of building something big and how Madeline's philosophy of loving your partner so deeply has shaped the way she plays and teaches. She breaks down her approach to jams, how to stay present when your mind goes blank, and why the strongest improvisers are the most supportive ones.

Madeline also opens up about the creation and growth of Road Trip, which went from small audiences to consistently selling out 200 seats at Dad's Garage. We dig into all of her projects, how she casts rotating shows, and why Atlanta needs more teams alongside more rotating casts. She shares her path to becoming a teacher, the structure behind her foundational, continuous, and expanded programs, and why she believes improv is ultimately about making people feel seen and celebrated.

We also talk about the need for more spaces and opportunities in Atlanta, how independent artists can create their own doors, and how the community keeps lifting each other up.

Stay tuned for part two.

Madeline's plugs:

Website
- https://www.madsjoy.me/

Instagrams:
- @madsimprov
- @roadtripimprov
- @noalibi_improv
- @albertonedgewood

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Host: Joel Camargo - Insta - @joelc1225
Audio Editor: Matt Issacs - Insta - @mattisaacs20