Screw Puppies
1990s · Chicago
An early Annoyance-school ensemble improv piece that paired scripted and improvised segments — the incubator for Bassprov and other two-person forms.
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- Annoyance Theatre Chicago ensemble piece in the 1990s mixing scripted material with fully improvised interludes.
- Bassprov emerged from improvised fishing scenes embedded in a Screw Puppies scripted show.
- Reflects Annoyance's DNA: reject pure form-worship, mix structures, prize individual performer power over 'Yes, And' politeness.
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joe billmark sutton
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