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GNY EP.154 | Syracuse Improv with Noah Chrysler
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Noah Chrysler Joins Clickstream Studios and Launches Syracuse Improv On Good News York, host Danny Tripodi interviews Noah Chrysler, a new hire at Clickstream Studios with a long YouTube background and experience in digital marketing strategy for YouTubers and businesses. Noah explains he joined after reaching out repeatedly and meeting the mayor, and he’s excited to collaborate with Danny, Matt, and Amanda while also running Syracuse Improv at Clickstream’s former Spaghetti Warehouse headquarters. Syracuse Improv hosts free, public workshops every other Wednesday from 6–8 PM aimed at rebuilding community and growing an improv scene in Syracuse, with future class levels planned using an inherited curriculum. Noah promotes a one-night “Improvised Dungeons and Dragons” show April 13 at Song & Dance (tickets via syracuseimprov.com). They also discuss Danny’s work at Clickstream and RetroGameCon dates and ticket info. 00:00 Cold Open Banter 01:00 Meet Noah Chrysler 01:17 Noah YouTube Origins 01:41 Joining Clickstream Studios 02:52 Syracuse Improv Pitch 03:31 Who Can Join 04:33 Why Community Matters 06:56 Free Workshops Vision 09:37 Improvised DnD Show 11:24 Cast Roles Audience Input 13:13 Show Details Tickets 13:32 Where to Find Syracuse Improv 14:04 Nonprofit Goals and Education 14:47 Will the Show Return 16:05 Auditions and Getting Involved 18:04 Turning to Clickstream Studios 20:52 Retro Game Con Origins 24:10 Guests and Ticket Info 25:38 Final Thanks and Sign Off

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