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THREE YEARS. THREE THOUSAND LAUGHS.

The ensemble outside Open Space Event Studios
The whole crew, pointing at the boss, Nancy. BIC's first class ever January 14, 2023.
Matt Walsh teaching an improv workshop to a seated group at BIC
Matt Walsh — UCB founder — givin BIC the what fer.
Matt Walsh coaching Robb and Annie in a scene
Walsh side-coaching Robb and Annie. Front-row seat to the masterclass.
Ally and Robb in a high-energy two-person scene on stage
Ally and Robb in the same scene together — not fair for the rest of us.
BIC ensemble in a tight huddle during a training exercise
BIC Ensemble Training. 
Liam Gibler smiling on stage in warm light
Nothing is cuter than being Liam funny.
Performers in front of a graffiti wall
First iteration of house team Indoor Adventure Club.
Two performers mid-scene, one cheering, one puckered
JB with storytelling and comedy genius Jay Flewelling, major friend of BIC.
Full ensemble group photo on stage
Improv workshop with brilliant actor, director, UCB founder, Matt Walsh.
Group celebrating a black belt achievement
Who has a black belt in comedy?
Two people in BIC hoodies on a sunny Bend street
Street gangs are really bad in Bend, Oregon.
Group selfie at the breakfast burrito window
Saturday morning foodcart freakout.
Two performers in a high-energy scene
Robb's physicality is next level.
Two performers arm in arm against a brick wall
Film director and great friend of BIC Trevor Graciano with Robb.
Cast members laughing around a table at the pub
Post-show loud laughing. The D & D in downtown Bend.
Five performers in a dramatic huddle
Some of the sexy members of BIC house team Mixtape.
Performers laughing during an improv scene
Rookie Revolution student sets kill.
Two performers laughing together on stage
Sherri and Nancy acting chops supreme.
Performer smiling outdoors in spring
Master videographer/editor Taylor-Mac Brown. Don't move.
Improvisers performing on the black box stage
Soon to have his own Netflix comedy special, Liam Gibler, punching low on founder.
Bear Brennan in BIC hoodie at North Star Elementary
JB teaching improv to fifth graders at North Star.
Three performers smiling together backstage
Cute af people, Ally, Carol, Dylan, looking cute af.