Groundlings Improv & Sketch Characters
For whoever is here, I’d like to introduce you to my five Groundlings characters. Each of these little freaks was developed during my Groundlings training. These poor souls are a labor of love, inspired by family members, people I’ve admired, strangers, and quirks in myself that I can’t help but laugh at. These characters are often described by my teachers as “gremlins,” “low status,” “little nightmares,” and “uncomfortably real” (all positives in the world of improv).
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Below, I’ve created a short series where these cute morons are off to find love in the Love Island villa, called Love Island Outtakes — a spoof of the reality TV show.
There's also a couple monologues from recently developed characters that did not partake in Love Island, but have other stories to tell... Scroll down to watch!
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(None of these are associated with the actual Love Island franchise. Don’t sue me, please :)
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Peggy
Peggy is off to find love (and Wally) in the Love Island villa.
02
Moishe
Moishe is off to find love in the Love Island villa.
Could you imagine?
03
Adie
Adie is off to find love in the Love Island villa!
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Rachel
Rachel is off to find love in the Love Island villa. If you didn't catch it, Rachel is from France.
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Love Island Outtakes: Episode Two
The "islanders" enjoy their first day in the "villa".
06
Leigh Langley
"You Forgot to Put Gas in the Kawasaki" is a harrowing story told from Leigh Langley, a cranberry bog owner in Massachusetts.
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Myndi Rhoades
Myndi Rhoades attends poetry night, hosted by the Langlois Public Library in Langlois, Oregon.