Out of Bounds 2015: Squirrel Buddies

Nothing nuts about this improv duo; "Buddies" says it all

"...way. Kicking things off this year is the Jon Bolden/Roy Janik improv duo Squirrel Buddies. They actually sought out..."

Sept. 1, 2015 Arts Post by Robert Faires

The Improvised Play Festival Isn’t on Fire Downtown

The Hideout Theatre’s annual supercharging of improv is pretty hot tho

"...But we just had to ask the Hideout’s Roy Janik a question...."

Feb. 22, 2017 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Oh, the Places You'll Go!

How Parallelogramophonograph survived Scotland and became a better improv troupe

"...heat, the intrepid quartet of Kareem Badr, Kaci Beeler, Roy Janik, and Valerie Ward, who have spent the past..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Is the Hideout’s Improvised Play Festival Just Too Much to Deal With?

Three nights of shows from across the city, the nation, and … London?

"...ask one of the honchos of the Hideout – Roy Janik, say, of renowned troupe Parallelogramophonograph – what he..."

April 14, 2016 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Party Out of Bounds

Talking reunions with members of Fatbuckle, Squirrel Buddies, and the Amazon and the Milksop

"...playing with Kareem Badr, Valerie Ward, and her husband, Roy Janik, and they with her. Why else would the..."

Sept. 4, 2015 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

The Big Bash

The Hideout Theatre embiggens its schedule with a weekly set from an improv Dream Team

"...Ask Roy Janik what it takes to be an "all-star" in..."

Dec. 27, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Parallelogramophonograph: Supercalifragilisticexpiali motherfuckingdocious

When Parallelogramophonograph does improv, it's like watching hyperintelligent, human-shaped, joyously goofy otters at play

"...It's appropriate, as this seasoned troupe of performers -- Roy Janik, Kaci Beeler, Kareem Badr, and Valerie Ward --..."

Aug. 17, 2007 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

It's WaffleFest Time at the Hideout Downtown

So … what's something that you'd put on sweet toasted dough?

"...We cornered the Hideout's artistic director Roy Janik at a party recently, disregarded the complex defensive..."

Nov. 20, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Tumble 22 Brings the Chickens and the Heat to Lake Austin Boulevard

Former Magnolia Cafe waiter noms his way through meat and memories

"...while sharing a late lunch at the place with Roy Janik of Austin’s Hideout Theatre. We tuck into an..."

Nov. 9, 2020 Food Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

'Austin Secrets'

Handling real people's secrets sends improv pros places they've never been before

"...Roy Janik, who developed the concept and chooses the secrets..."

March 18, 2011 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

That Humongous Hotel Going Up Next Door to The Hideout Downtown?

Yeah, say Badr & Janik, it's gonna impact a thing or two, alright.

"...with two of The Hideout's owners, Kareem Badr and Roy Janik...."

April 21, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Hideout Theatre's Happily Ever After

Happily Ever After shows how to put on a Disney-inspired musical: improv edition

"...So I asked Roy Janik, co-director of Happily Ever After. After promising me..."

July 10, 2015 Arts Feature by Alexa Harrington

Austin Secrets

This improv show respects the sentiment and courage behind the secrets it tells

"...from the same screen as the audience. Artistic Director Roy Janik acts as curator of the show, constantly discussing..."

Jan. 14, 2011 Arts Review by Avimaan Syam

Five New Things In Austin's Comedy Scene

A quintuple shot of Lakkalikööri for all my friends

"...over the Hideout's newly remodeled counter, which prompted co-owner Roy Janik to remark (with increasing tipsiness) several times: "Yeah,..."

March 22, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Review: Hideout Theatre’s Bah, Humbug!

Fun Dickensian long-form is a short-term cure for the pandemic blues

"...Artistic director and troupe member Roy Janik stands in for the famous author who, after..."

Dec. 24, 2021 Arts Feature by Bob Abelman

How the SXSW Cancellation Has Impacted the Hideout Theatre

Comedy theatre mulls the corporate cash influx and concession sales that went away

"..."It's uncertain, for sure," says artistic director Roy Janik. "I do like that the messaging from the..."

March 13, 2020 Arts Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Hideout Theatre's Grand Misery

This improvised send-up of the musical Les Miz is as much fun as the real show is serious

"...of the kindhearted, Jean Valjean-esque patriarch, Hideout Artistic Director Roy Janik displayed a booming, dance-like-nobody's-watching confidence that anchored the..."

Feb. 8, 2019 Arts Review by Trey Gutierrez

Guide to Austin Improv

The venues, events, troupes, and individuals who have transformed Austin into a "Yes, and" boomtown

"...now under the ownership of longtime improvisers Kareem Badr, Roy Janik, and Jessica Arjet. The cafe's array of coffees,..."

Aug. 26, 2016 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

2016 Austin Critics Table Awards

"...the Outside the Box (and String) Award with Parallelogramophonograph's Roy Janik and Kaci Beeler at the 2016 Austin Critics..."

May 26, 2016 Photo Gallery

Blood, Sweat, and Cheers

This play about competitive cheerleading doesn't always fly as high as its heroines, but the athleticism is awesome

"...show from Mr. and Mrs. Danger Productions, directed by Roy Janik, they are backed by a chorus of actual..."

June 7, 2013 Arts Review by Elizabeth Cobbe

The 43 Hour Improv Marathon

Comedy worth losing sleep over

"...as they both "ran" the marathon two years ago: Roy Janik of Parallelogramophonograph and Marc Majcher of Improv for..."

June 1, 2012 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Charles Dickens Unleashed

Schmaltzy Victorian costume-drama improv, gamely and rather adroitly rendered

"...with exceptional performances by Valerie Ward, Mark Majcher, and Roy Janik – was enjoyed by all. Well, except for..."

Jan. 1, 2010 Arts Review by Wayne Alan Brenner

The Hideout

A team of local improvisers has acquired the home base for Austin's improv revolution

"...of the Flying Theater Machine and Kareem Badr and Roy Janik of Parallelogramophonograph are the new owners, and with..."

May 22, 2009 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

Parallelogramophonograph Goes Virtual

Local improv troupe storms the internet with live yes-and comic relief

"...Parallelogramophonograph knows the answer. Because they — Valerie Ward, Roy Janik, Kareem Badr, and Kaci Beeler – PGraph for..."

March 17, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Get Ready for the 2022 B. Iden Payne Awards

The full list of nominees before Monday's award ceremony

"...D. Garcia (Dr. Dolly Henson), Pet Dick, Jarrott Productions Roy Janik (AARP*rate, Office Manager), “The Computer Pirates of Penzance..."

Oct. 22, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

Austin's Improv Comedy Marathon 2014

Supposedly sane people, totally making shit up for 45 hours straight

"...Katie Dahm, Mike Ferstenfeld, Rachel Madorsky, Ruby Willmann, and Troy Miller...."

June 18, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Kenjutsu: The Art of the Sword

The Hideout improvises tales of samurai battle and broken honor

"...Badr: And then, basically, I talked about it with Roy Janik, just tossing the idea around. And when it..."

March 28, 2014 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Always on a Sunday: The Comedians of 'Thinning the Herd'

Tyler Bryce wrangles up an improv-spiked weight-loss competition

"...Herd, you're going to have Dave Buckman? And maybe Roy Janik?..."

Jan. 4, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Who the Hell Is This Kaci Beeler, Anyway?

Fact: Much more than just some woman on a pole.

"...practice with them. Three days later my (now) husband Roy Janik and I went on our first date. That..."

Dec. 28, 2012 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Honolulu’s Oil in the Alley to Rock the Hideout

Hawaiian trio takes the Downtown stage for an improv-fueled joyride

"...The talented folks at The Hideout (shout out to Roy Janik, Kaci Beeler, Kareem Badr, and Valerie Ward) have..."

Nov. 14, 2019 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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