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Blog 11 - The Slime Machine

3/26/2025

(A Tour Through 10 Historical Crushes)
written by: Emily Baudot

You don’t have to be one of the I.D.I.O.T.S. to know that history repeats itself. It’s an idiom, so that means it’s also an indisputable fact. The logic then follows that we should look to history for advice about everything. Cryptocurrency trends? History will tell us where to put our fake money. A loving, accepting approach to trans rights? I bet someone has historically treated trans folk kindly, even if I can’t think of anyone right this moment. Ideas about who to boink? You guessed it: the annals of history can only keep us on course.
In the spirit of productive diddling, I’ve taken it upon myself to list out some of history’s most pungent personalities. I’ve also taken it upon myself to rank them from least arousing to most arousing. Ahem, you’re welcome? And hey! If you want to know more of my horny opinions – or my not-horny opinions about horny things – keep an eye out for ‘Horny Jail Book Club,’ a show led by Dallas comedian Wes Davis and co-starring Beth Jones (she’s an I.D.I.O.T.!) and Jeff Garlish. We review spicy books, from the good to the bad to the downright problematic. We even do some ~live fanfiction readings.~
But you don’t care about my hobbies. You’re a randy little cretin, and you want to read about history’s sluts. So heeeeere they are!

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Blog #9 - The Green Room Guide

3/11/2025

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written by: Beth Jones

Tips and Rituals to Guarantee a Great Show
It’s show day. Your nerves are taking over, your head is swimming with worry, and your group chat is popping off. After a full day of being lost in your mind, you have just fifteen minutes in the green room with your team to set the tone and mentally prepare for your show. Here are five tried-and-true tips that will help you and your teammates maximize your time together and take the stage with confidence!

1. Blindfold Yourselves and Tell Secrets
If you forgot your show day blindfold, a sock will do the trick. The goal here is to heighten your listening and speaking skills, which are crucial for any improv show. Once everyone’s eyes are covered, one person starts by sharing a secret. The more embarrassing or incriminating, the better. Improv teams are built on trust, and what better way to test that trust than to share something shameful or illegal? If you’ve ever committed adultery, murder, or mean girl behavior, this is the time to come clean. A good green room confession will leave you feeling light and free and ready to take the stage! Industry tip: have an NDA handy just in case.

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Blog #6 - Jello? Are You There, Improv? It's Me, Kate!

2/18/2025

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written by: Kate Alleman

Comedy is like a bowl of jello - sometimes you don’t care for a particular spokesperson for the brand, but you aren’t going to stop eating the stuff. We all have that specific flavor and consistency that transports us back to those early dinner visits to Luby’s with your grandparents or your first date at a Luby’s, or some other memory that inevitably involves Luby’s. The Luby’s near my house closed a few years back, so in my mind all Luby’s have been closed forever. That’s my reality. So while I continue to grieve the possible end to all Luby’s everywhere, pull up a chair, lend me an ear, and let me tell you which improv troupes remind me of a certain delectable gelatin dish.

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Blog #4 - What's In & What's Out for DICF?

2/4/2025

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written by: Madeline Slavens

Dallas Indie Comedy Fest - IN
This thing is IN, big time! It’s the top of the list because it is the most cool and most “à la moment” thing happening right now. It’s an un-missable event from April 11 to April 13th this year and it’s certain to be extremely fun. We’re hearing that it’s going to be two amazing evenings of comedy shows with workshops and social events as well. This event redefines what it even means to be “IN.”

Friendship Bracelets - OUT
Sorry, Friendship bracelets. You’re OUT. Wearing your friend’s names on your arm is out because wearing your friend’s names on your heart is in! Keep those names close, queen!!

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Blog 11 - The Slime Machine

(A Tour Through 10 Historical Crushes)
written by: Emily Baudot

Blog #9 - The Green Room Guide

written by: Beth Jones

Blog #6 - Jello? Are You There, Improv? It's Me, Kate!

written by: Kate Alleman

Blog #4 - What's In & What's Out for DICF?

written by: Madeline Slavens

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DALLAS INDIE COMEDY FESTIVAL
April 11-13, 2025 | Dallas, TX

THE BLOG

Blog 11 - The Slime Machine

(A Tour Through 10 Historical Crushes)​written by: Emily Baudot

Blog #9 - The Green Room Guide

​written by: Beth Jones

Blog #6 - Jello? Are You There, Improv? It's Me, Kate!

written by: Kate Alleman

Blog #4 - What's In & What's Out for DICF?

​written by: Madeline Slavens

Editor of the blog

Archives

Categories

DALLAS INDIE COMEDY FESTIVALApril 11-13, 2025 | Dallas, TX

(A Tour Through 10 Historical Crushes)
written by: Emily Baudot

written by: Beth Jones

written by: Madeline Slavens

DALLAS INDIE COMEDY FESTIVAL
April 11-13, 2025 | Dallas, TX