When the began 16 years ago, it was a small gathering of three college improv groups and two local teachers. Today the festival spans two weeks, features acts from around the country, and is considered by many in the comedy world to be one of the premiere festivals in the nation.
Host Frank Stasio is joined by festival participants to preview two of this year's highlights: a performance by , a youth improv team from the in Burnsville, and the performance and workshops of , former Saturday Night Live writer and the owner of in New York City. Stasio talks with Farahnakian, Get The Hook director and team members Levi Bradford and Hana Stella. Get The Hook performs at Farahnakian performs and