Gabby Merchen's guest appearances

Gabby Merchen

Okie Show Show

Ryan Green

Shane Smith

Sarah Thompson

Andrew McDonald

Tonia Sina

Sarah Cailean

Ryan Connolly

Jacob Burns

Kelly Lawson

David Bizzaro

Laura Spencer

Andrew Bowser

William Roberts

Richard Janes

Andrew Appleyard

OwlTail

Topher Owen

When people think of sketch comedy, they almost always think of Saturday Night Live. Maybe they think of The Second City in Chicago or Los Angeles. But did you know there is a sketch comedy school and show right in Oklahoma City? Today we talk to some of the cast of The Space OKC, including Second City alumni Topher Owen.  The Space OK has since performed their live shows to completely sold out audiences in OKC. If you'd like to be a part of what they're doing, be sure to sign up for classes at their website: thespaceokc.com  SHOW NOTES: 02:30- Catching up with Neil and the weird candid camera shoot. 11:00- Setting up for the game at the end of the show. 14:15- An introduction to The Space sketch comedy!  18:30- The beginnings of The Space 25:30- What’s the difference between sketch comedy, improv, and standup? 26:50- The sketch writing process 33:30- How does improv play into sketch? 37:00- Tips for the hungry comedy enthusiast 40:30- How do you deal with a sketch that bombs? 43:50- Game: Bonnie and Clyde Mad Libs!  49:30- Look up The Space on twitter, instagram, and facebook! @thespaceok

When people think of sketch comedy, they almost always think of Saturday Night Live. Maybe they think of The Second City in Chicago or Los Angeles. But did you know there is a sketch comedy school and show right in Oklahoma City? Today we talk to some of the cast of The Space OKC, including Second City alumni Topher Owen.  The Space OK has since performed their live shows to completely sold out audiences in OKC. If you'd like to be a part of what they're doing, be sure to sign up for classes at their website: <a href="http://www.thespaceokc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">thespaceokc.com</a> SHOW NOTES: 02:30- Catching up with Neil and the weird candid camera shoot. 11:00- Setting up for the game at the end of the show. 14:15- An introduction to The Space sketch comedy!  18:30- The beginnings of The Space 25:30- What’s the difference between sketch comedy, improv, and standup? 26:50- The sketch writing process 33:30- How does improv play into sketch? 37:00- Tips for the hungry comedy enthusiast 40:30- How do you deal with a sketch that bombs? 43:50- Game: Bonnie and Clyde Mad Libs!  49:30- Look up The Space on twitter, instagram, and facebook! @thespaceok

THE SPACE FOR SKETCH COMEDY (Feat. Topher Owen, Gabby Merchen, & LaRonn Marzett)