Twice a month it is the quaint custom of the improvisers in our fair town to engage in a civilized yet invigorating contest of wills called “The Derby.” This local curiosity features four jolly teams of improvisers competing in games, scenes, and every sort of improv-related chicanery in an attempt to win the prized personal possessions of the other players. Very civilized indeed!How much is a ringside seat at this carnival of competition? Nary a cent. (That’s FREE!) So reserve your ticket now!
For all the latest updates and casting info about the Derby, sign up for the Facebook group. You can find more information about Gnap! Theater events at www.gnaptheater.org.
Karina Dominguez is the registrar and assistant to the Dean of Merlin Works Institute of Improvisation. She graduated from the Merlin Works program in December 2011 with three performances of "The Amazing Improvised Race." She is a full-time actor with commercial credits such as Burger King, Ford, Totino's, H-E-B and various departments for the State of Texas. She was last seen in the opening episode of the second season of "American Crime", and as the welcome video ranger in the second season of HBO's "The Leftovers", and as Helah in the first season of "The Chosen". She also performs on-stage in various Austin, TX plays including for Capital T Theatre, The Vortex, Vestige Group, Pollyanna Theater among others.