My 2-person team, Fancy Football (with Holly McKee Clark) were lucky enough to get into the First Annual Femprov Fest ’14 in San Francisco. The ladies put on a killer festival for their first go ’round! Many high fives to Jill Eickmann and producers Chrysteena Lairamore, Radhika Rao, Michele F. Salami, and Sabrina Dax who handled publicity. The shows were held in the Tides Theatre off of Union Square with solid line ups. The fest had not only improv teams but also sketch and stand up in the mix. I was massively impressed at the crowd they pulled in for all the slots. My team’s slot was almost sold out in the 100ish seat theater. The fest ran like a well-oiled machine with no awkward lulls between sets. The festival also had some co-ed and lady-focused workshops which I didn’t get the chance to attend (a bit out of my price range), but looked awesome. Me and Holly did get some solid hang out time with the Jill, her staff, volunteers, and members of the other teams at a nearby pub. Free popcorn brings people together my friends.
I’m very excited to see this fest grow and develop in the many years to come. It doesn’t matter what gender you are, you’re gonna want to witness the fun!
Jodi Skeris
Jodi Skeris is an actress and writer in Los Angeles. Jodi started improvising and sketching back in WI in 2002ish until she moved to NY in 2004ish. She began her training in NY at Upright Citizens Brigade Theater (UCB) and expanded to Armando Diaz’s Magnet Theater as well as the People’s Improv Theater. Since moving to L.A. in 2010ish, she’s continued her improv training at the iO West and UCB-LA. Jodi has performed in many sketches, indie/house/musical improv teams, plays, musicals, web series, video shorts and indie features in NY, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and WI. She’s also written sketches, one person shows, video shorts, and web series as well. She’s also been on the TV too! Ohh! If you want to learn more about Jodi and her adventures, check out her website at: www.jodiskeris.com
