Jessica Haas is a Denver improviser who performs with the short form troupe "The Wigs". The Wigs were formed in 2008. If you would like more information about The Wigs and Jessica, go to their website at http://www.thedenverwigs.com/. How long have you been improvising?
About a year and a half. No joke!
Have you played with any other groups other than The Wigs?
No! I joined the Wigs without any prior experience with improv.
How did you get involved in improv?
I was hatched from an egg a fully formed improv genius! Actually, it was by accident, or fate, really! I took an acting class for fun one winter, and our final night of class we did a performance for friends and family. I was in a scene from Paul Simon's The Odd Couple with two other actors. It was only a 5 minute scene and we really got into it. costumes, fake accents, props! Turns out, I love comedy! I was approached by a friend after the show about meeting Steve Loukas (who started The Wigs). The rest...is history!
Where is your favorite place to play in Denver?
Well, I am biased because we've been fortunate enough to play many regular shows at The Avenue Theater on 17th. They've been so great and supportive of us. I think my second favorite place is the rec room where we practice every week! :)
What should someone expect at one of your shows?
Free pie! And you can expect to laugh alot...with us OR at us! You can also expect at least one bad French accent too. I dont' want to give too much away, but we have a "Wheel of Consequences" (cue spooky music), that puts our players through a battery of ridiculousness. Good stuff!
What are some of your favorite improv games to play and why?
My favorite game is called Audition - where 2 players audition for 2 theater directors. I also like The Wigs version of Password, and Jeopardy. Oh, and I really like "Prequel", where you can take a scene back in time as much as you like...5 minutes...50 years....2000 years!
What are you doing when you aren't improvising?
Saving the world! I'm a Training Specialist by day, and I dabble in public speaking, and play kickball. Some would say I'm a renaissance woman!
