1. How has the Paradoja shows evolved and as it grows what are some things that remain consistent?
As the shows have evolved there has ways been one thing in common and that's we are not afraid to tell it like it is. Good or bad, happy or sad, we tell the truth. However, as they've evolved, little by little, we see more and more drama and the incorporation of more serious subjects in our shows.
2. What do you consider to be the groups core philosophy, either in the live shows or in preparing/creating the shows.
The most important thing to us is to make sure that we get our message across. We always go over how to let our audience understand our message. This philosophy ties in with another philosophy which is something like "Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're in the right" which is a quote from Ricky Gervais.
3. What do you think is Paradoja's reputation, meaning what do you think people might expect from the shows? Why does the audience not just keep coming back but grow?
I think that the audience has grown accustomed to the animosity that may ensue during a show. People bring friends and family who think they can handle that animosity and those people bring people and so on. People who see the shows are usually informed of the content they can expect.
4. What has working on the Paradoja shows taught you?
The most important thing I've learned from the shows is to not be afraid to say anything. In my first major role in a show, I went on stage and insulted several religions and screamed fuck in front of my own mother and I had no shame.
5.What do you think of Dave Coonan both personally and professionally? is there anything you have learned from him?
Dave Coonan has been a very important part of the Paradoja shows. He has been with us from the start helping us with the quality of the script and the performances. Without him, we wouldn't be as successful as we are now. I think I read To Kill A Mockingbird in his class.
6.What do you think of Mike Pagano both personally and professionally? is there anything you have learned from him?
The man. The legend. Mike Pagano. His ability to perform and his level of writing astounds me. He's a great friend too.
7. What do you think of John Ortiz both personally and professionally? is there anything you have learned from him?
I'm an amazing person. I'm good at everything. Feel free to edit this out, Coonan.
8.What’s the atmosphere like during a rehearsal?
It's fun, inviting and everyone gives input. Nobody is jeered or made fun of because they're not good in a scene or during a game. It's very homely.
9. How has Paradoja allowed you to showcase/explore you individual talent?
Paradoja made me want to make people laugh for ever. Without it, I wouldn't have ever wanted to become a comedian. Making people laugh is really awesome.
As the shows have evolved there has ways been one thing in common and that's we are not afraid to tell it like it is. Good or bad, happy or sad, we tell the truth. However, as they've evolved, little by little, we see more and more drama and the incorporation of more serious subjects in our shows.
2. What do you consider to be the groups core philosophy, either in the live shows or in preparing/creating the shows.
The most important thing to us is to make sure that we get our message across. We always go over how to let our audience understand our message. This philosophy ties in with another philosophy which is something like "Just because you're offended, doesn't mean you're in the right" which is a quote from Ricky Gervais.
3. What do you think is Paradoja's reputation, meaning what do you think people might expect from the shows? Why does the audience not just keep coming back but grow?
I think that the audience has grown accustomed to the animosity that may ensue during a show. People bring friends and family who think they can handle that animosity and those people bring people and so on. People who see the shows are usually informed of the content they can expect.
4. What has working on the Paradoja shows taught you?
The most important thing I've learned from the shows is to not be afraid to say anything. In my first major role in a show, I went on stage and insulted several religions and screamed fuck in front of my own mother and I had no shame.
5.What do you think of Dave Coonan both personally and professionally? is there anything you have learned from him?
Dave Coonan has been a very important part of the Paradoja shows. He has been with us from the start helping us with the quality of the script and the performances. Without him, we wouldn't be as successful as we are now. I think I read To Kill A Mockingbird in his class.
6.What do you think of Mike Pagano both personally and professionally? is there anything you have learned from him?
The man. The legend. Mike Pagano. His ability to perform and his level of writing astounds me. He's a great friend too.
7. What do you think of John Ortiz both personally and professionally? is there anything you have learned from him?
I'm an amazing person. I'm good at everything. Feel free to edit this out, Coonan.
8.What’s the atmosphere like during a rehearsal?
It's fun, inviting and everyone gives input. Nobody is jeered or made fun of because they're not good in a scene or during a game. It's very homely.
9. How has Paradoja allowed you to showcase/explore you individual talent?
Paradoja made me want to make people laugh for ever. Without it, I wouldn't have ever wanted to become a comedian. Making people laugh is really awesome.
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