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Behind the scenes with Hot Thespian Action
Posted by Jane Testar of Hot Thespian Action | Wednesday March 30, 2011
Five people, one looming deadline, and one thing's for sure...we spend WAY too much time together.
My sketch comedy troupe, Hot Thespian Action, is days away from our big show at the CBC Winnipeg Comedy Fest, so it's time to buckle down and do some work, right guys?...GUYS?
Take a peek at this behind-the-scenes look into the rehearsal process of madmen (and madwomen) as we get ready for glory.
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