The Megaphone Show

By Preston Zaya

AUSTIN-The New Movement puts on another installment of their most popular show, The Megaphone Show.

The Megaphone Show is comprised of the more experienced improv comics.  A guest speaker is featured on stage telling stories about their lives while the comics act them out.

John Simon was the special guest for The Megaphone Show Nov. 16^th.  He told stories about his life and the ‘80s as a group of various comics, including his daughter, interpreted them.

“He has been teaching for five years, but he has been a story-teller his whole life,” Megan Simon said.

Megan Simon, daughter of John Simon, is one of the main stage actors for The Megaphone Show.

Photo taken by Preston Zaya
The Megaphone Show

“I actually saw The Megaphone Show at The New Movement…,”Simon Said when talking about her journey into long-term improv.

Simon, also a Texas State theater major, said she always knew she wanted to act.

“I don’t really love dramatic acting that much, it’s not fun. Comedy was something that always came naturally to me, so I really wanted to pursue that,” Simon said. 

Simon does a form of improv comedy called long-term, specializing in longer skits and deeper character creation.

“I love forming a really fun character and a strong person that you believe could exist in real life,” Simon said.

Simon teaches a level two class currently and plans on teaching a level three class. She also coaches an improv troupe.

For more information on The New Movement, show times, and performers, visit www.newmovementtheater.com.