Maybe you’ve seen him around The New Movement from time to time, performing as a part of The Megaphone show. You may have laughed at his witty remarks while improvising at The Shootaround. You might even know the man. But most people don’t know the real Dan Rumney, underneath the layers and collared shirts. Let’s meet the improviser! 

First off, how did you first get involved with TNM?

I used to drive up and down Chicon every day, driving my fiancee to school. I would drive past this building with a big megaphone on it and decided to find out what it is. When it turned out to be a comedy theatre with improv classes, I decided it was time to finally take classes.

Were you trained at any other conservatories before you joined TNM?

I was not. I’d considered taking classes with UCB when we lived in New York, but never got round to it. Lame anecdote, huh?

What is next for you in the world of comedy?

Next is ‘Ghost Prom’. Ghost Prom is the most exciting thing to ever come out of East Austin. Ever. We are an improv troupe from The New Movement; we’re currently in rehearsals, getting to know each other and how we improvise together. All I can tell you at the moment is to watch… this… space…
Besides improv, I’m interested in performing in some of the sketches that are coming out of the writing class.

Now the big question: What does Dan Rumney find funny?

I’m a big fan of British satire: The Thick of It, The Day Today, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue. Since moving to America, though, I’ve been introduced to some great stuff that I was totally unaware of in the UK: Christopher Guest movies, Arrested Development, The Daily Show. All that… and puns

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