The Knockturnal
  • Home
  • Entertainment
    • Events Film The Kontenders Theater TV All
      Events

      Vine & Vinyl Hosts First Wine Market in Los Angeles

      January 29, 2023

      Entertainment

      Remember This: A one man film telling a story of humanity’s greatest crimes

      January 28, 2023

      Entertainment

      Red Carpet Premiere of Paramount+’s ‘Wolf Pack’

      January 23, 2023

      Entertainment

      Cast Talks ‘Missing’ at the Los Angeles Premiere

      January 23, 2023

      Film

      Remember This: A one man film telling a story of humanity’s greatest crimes

      January 28, 2023

      Film

      The New York Jewish Film Festival 2023 Feature Showcase

      January 25, 2023

      Film

      Actor Mo McRae To Release Directorial Debut ‘A Lot of Nothing’

      January 24, 2023

      Film

      Cast Talks ‘Missing’ at the Los Angeles Premiere

      January 23, 2023

      The Kontenders

      KnockturnaLIST: Top 20 Favorite Films of 2022

      December 30, 2022

      The Kontenders

      BHFF Review: ‘Harbinger’ COVID Horror At Its Most Chilling

      November 9, 2022

      The Kontenders

      NYFF 2022: Aftersun

      October 7, 2022

      The Kontenders

      NYFF 2022 Opening Night: White Noise

      October 7, 2022

      Theater

      Remember This: A one man film telling a story of humanity’s greatest crimes

      January 28, 2023

      Theater

      Theater Review: Death of a Salesmen

      December 27, 2022

      Theater

      Review: Life Imitates Art in “The Collaboration”

      December 22, 2022

      Theater

      Review: “Some Like it Hot” is Blazing on Broadway

      December 19, 2022

      TV

      Exclusive: Demetrius Fleneroy Jr. Talks BMF’s Second Season

      January 27, 2023

      TV

      Actor Mo McRae To Release Directorial Debut ‘A Lot of Nothing’

      January 24, 2023

      TV

      ‘The Last of Us’ Season 1, Episode 2 Review

      January 23, 2023

      TV

      Netflix and Michael Kors Host Red Carpet Celebration For Launch of ‘Bling Empire…

      January 20, 2023

      Entertainment

      Vine & Vinyl Hosts First Wine Market in Los Angeles

      January 29, 2023

      Entertainment

      Remember This: A one man film telling a story of humanity’s greatest crimes

      January 28, 2023

      Entertainment

      Exclusive: Demetrius Fleneroy Jr. Talks BMF’s Second Season

      January 27, 2023

      Entertainment

      The New York Jewish Film Festival 2023 Feature Showcase

      January 25, 2023

  • Music
    • Koncerts News All
      Koncerts

      This Weekend: Nina Kraviz, Magdalena, Kevin de Vries and KAS:ST Launch Teksupport and…

      January 19, 2023

      Art

      LA3C WRAPS INAUGURAL TWO DAY FESTIVAL

      December 20, 2022

      Events

      Carnegie Hall Presents A Night of Inspiration

      December 19, 2022

      Entertainment

      City Girls and Flo Milli Perform at Billboard Live: R&B/Hip-Hop to Celebrate the…

      November 19, 2022

      News

      Exclusive: Demetrius Fleneroy Jr. Talks BMF’s Second Season

      January 27, 2023

      News

      Interview With Musician Meg Baird

      January 25, 2023

      News

      Wine And Spirites Tasting and Interview With Owner Debbie Ellen Jones, Of Ellen’s…

      December 28, 2022

      News

      Interview With Chef, Matt Abdoo, at Zippo’s Brand Dinner in NYC!

      December 13, 2022

      Music

      Exclusive: Demetrius Fleneroy Jr. Talks BMF’s Second Season

      January 27, 2023

      Music

      Music with a Message – White Dove

      January 26, 2023

      Music

      80purppp Performs Latest Single “Uni” in New York City

      January 25, 2023

      Music

      On The Scene: Drake Live At The Apollo Sunday Night

      January 25, 2023

  • Lifestyle
    • Art Events Fashion & Beauty Sports All
      Art

      The New York EDITION Unveils 2022 Christmas Tree From Sarah Coleman

      December 20, 2022

      Art

      LA3C WRAPS INAUGURAL TWO DAY FESTIVAL

      December 20, 2022

      Art

      Art Review: Jennifer Elster Taps Into Visceral Memory With New Show at The…

      December 13, 2022

      Art

      Anna Delvey Hosts Intimate Art Showcase During Miami Art Basel

      December 12, 2022

      Events

      On The Scene: Drake Live At The Apollo Sunday Night

      January 25, 2023

      Events

      The New York Jewish Film Festival 2023 Feature Showcase

      January 25, 2023

      Events

      MISTER PARADISE ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE NEW MENU WITH SOPHISTICATED, CULINARY-INSPIRED COCKTAILS

      January 24, 2023

      Events

      A Night With Cuba’s First Private Fashion Brand, Clandestina

      January 17, 2023

      Fashion & Beauty

      Exclusive Interview with Jason Rembert

      January 19, 2023

      Fashion & Beauty

      A Night With Cuba’s First Private Fashion Brand, Clandestina

      January 17, 2023

      Fashion & Beauty

      A Valentine’s Tale Told Through Jewelry

      January 13, 2023

      Fashion & Beauty

      Celebrating a Low Waste, High Impact Holiday With Women & Climate and The…

      December 20, 2022

      Sports

      The American Express x NBA 2K23 Lab: Day 3

      December 19, 2022

      Sports

      ON THE SCENE: DRY CHALLENGE AT SLT TREAD

      December 11, 2022

      Sports

      Chief Brand Officer Rich Orosco Talks All Things LAFC & MLS.

      December 6, 2022

      Sports

      We Chat W/ MLS EVP, Commissioner’s Office & Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion…

      November 22, 2022

      Lifestyle

      Vine & Vinyl Hosts First Wine Market in Los Angeles

      January 29, 2023

      Lifestyle

      Unifying the World with ‘Lest People Forget’

      January 26, 2023

      Lifestyle

      Inside a Travel Workout Day at EVEN Hotel

      January 25, 2023

      Lifestyle

      On The Scene: Drake Live At The Apollo Sunday Night

      January 25, 2023

  • News
  • Videos
  • Covers
  • Merch
Events

Amy Poehler, Ian Roberts, And More Talk The Del Close Marathon

by Vinesh Vora June 29, 2015
by Vinesh Vora June 29, 2015 0 comment

The Del Close Marathon is basically a congregation of the funniest people around

On Friday, June 26, The Upright Citizen’s Brigade hosted the 17th Annual Del Close Marathon in honor of the great improv mentor, Del Close.  The founders of UCB, Amy Poehler, Matt Walsh, Matt Besser, and Ian Roberts hosted a press conference at the UCB Theater in Chelsea to start off the marathon.  At this conference these founding four members talked about what it is like to have such a huge marathon and to have improv troupes from around the world attend this marathon and showcase their talents.  Along with this, the four showcased why they are considered some of the funniest people around by going into a bunch of improv scenes throughout the conference, playing off the words from both the founding four members as well as the audience.  The Del Close Marathon features 56 hours of constant impov this year and will surely be a huge success like it has been in the past years.

The Knockturnal was on the red carpet. Read our exclusive interviews below:

Ian Roberts

Q:  Can you share your favorite memory of or with Del that you remember?

A:  It’s kind of funny because I don’t think I can refer to it as my favorite memory but the thing that really sticks in my mind, there are two – okay one of them is a good one.  The first one was that I was doing a scene and at a certain point I started making pop references and Del stopped me and said, “Alright, alright, you had a perfectly good scene but then you ruined it with your inane pop references.”  And then later I did a scene, and it’s funny because I have done so many scenes in my life, I can tell you almost nothing I have done, but I remember this because I got a positive compliment from Del, which meant so much and it was a scene where I created a subculture in the scene –we created, my scene partner and I, and we created a subculture of guys who went to abandoned warehouses to race remote control cars but it was treated like cockfighting or bareknuckle boxing.  And he goes, “Now that was fantastic.  You brought me into this very specific, unique subculture.”  And I’m like, “Okay, I get it.  Don’t try to be funny, just let the scene go where it goes and be unique and specific, don’t try to repeat comedy, don’t try to do something you think is funny because you’ve seen it before.”

Q:  And when did you know that comedy was something that you wanted to do as a career?

A:  You know, I think it started in Chicago, yeah, where I really knew, because I really thought more it was going to be acting, whatever that was.  I would’ve been fine doing comedic acting but then I met all the guys that we formed the Upright Citizen’s Brigade and that’s where I started to realize that this is really what I love.

Q:  And what advice would you give an aspiring comedian who is just trying to get started?

A:  I would say join an organization like us or iO, but get in a community of people, that’s so huge.  And make sure that they are established and know what they are doing because it’s going to be bad if you get your first instruction from someone who doesn’t really know what they are doing.  So I think you need to be in an area that’s big enough to have some good improv training and then it’s going to be great in that community because it’s going to be with people you will know your whole life and one guy is going to be a director, and one guy is going to be a writer, and one guy is going to be an actor, and you all will be giving each other jobs and working together so that’s what I say.

Q:  And my last question is about the gay marriage equality act passing this morning so can you tell me your thoughts on that?

A:  I am ecstatic about it because my daughter is gay and I want her to have equal rights in this country and I think it is the only thing that made sense to happen and I am so happy it did.

Jordan Klepper

Q: This sort of event that exposes the public to a great level of comedy.

A:  I selfishly love getting to see my friends that I haven’t seen in forever.  I think this is such a warm community and to see everybody come together and be able to hang out and laugh at each other is just so warm and inviting.

Q:  Do you like going to UCB a lot?

A:  I do.  I haven’t been able to perform as much there recently because of my job but I feel like it is kind of like the bar in Cheers that you can go in and you know everybody there except there are better performances.

Q:  And when did you know that comedy is something that you wanted to do as a career?

A:  I think it was late in college when I realized that there was nothing else that I actually cared as much about and when faced with the decision post college as to what I wanted to do, the one thing that I love and that I am able to put in 12 hours a day and not worry about it was comedy.  So, at that point I got in the car, moved to Chicago and gave it a shot.

Q:  What advice would you give an aspiring comedian who is just trying to get started?

A:  Trust your instincts and work your butt off following whatever you think is funny and worthwhile but also be malleable and open to other people that are smarter than you, who are more empathetic than you, and who are more excited than you because you have to learn from others if you’re going to get there and find that level of success.

Bobby Moynihan

Q:  Speak about supporting the event.

A:  I feel like this is comedy comic con a little bit but for me it’s just a reunion. I get to see all my friends that I haven’t seen in a while and that’s the best.  And we get to perform and be silly and that’s wonderful.

Amy Poehler

Q:  Your entire career has been so successful and you are seen as a role model to many.  And your show Parks and Rec along with SNL and all your movies have made you stand out as a positive role model and influence.  So what can you say about being such a positive figure in many people’s lives because you are one for me as well?

A:  Thank you for saying that.  That is really, really nice and actually, just totally changed my day so thank you.  I loved that Park and Rec was this thing that felt like, kind of, really special to make and also very special to the fans that watched it so I will pass that on to the people that I did it – made it with because it made a difference in your life because that it great.

Q:  And being a role model?

A:  It’s great!  It’s really, really nice to have people like yourself feel like they liked my work and it’s great.  It’s great to meet anybody who likes what I do and it’s not a bad way to spend an afternoon, to hear such nice things from you so thank you.

 

 

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
amy poehlerdel closeian roberts
0 comment 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail
Vinesh Vora

previous post
Masters Of Ceremony Tour Kicks Off At Radio City Music Hall
next post
On The Scene: Yahoo Live Happy Hour

Related Posts

Vine & Vinyl Hosts First Wine Market in...

January 29, 2023

Remember This: A one man film telling a...

January 28, 2023

Red Carpet Premiere of Paramount+’s ‘Wolf Pack’

January 23, 2023

Cast Talks ‘Missing’ at the Los Angeles Premiere

January 23, 2023

On The Scene: Dolphland Pop-Up Museum Cocktail Reception

January 22, 2023

Exclusive: Dorothy Wang Talks ‘Bling Empire’ NY

January 20, 2023

Billy Alsbrooks Launches 2023 Blessed And Unstoppable World...

January 19, 2023

Harry Potter: The Exhibition Brings Magic To Atlanta

January 13, 2023

On the Scene: Floyd Mayweather, Scottie Pippen and...

January 11, 2023

Jason Lee Throws Huge Hollywood Party to Celebrate...

January 10, 2023

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Digital Cover No. 16

The Knockturnal Merch

Follow Us On The Gram

Delicious food from @gordonramsayfishandchips' lau Delicious food from @gordonramsayfishandchips' launch party!
We attended @lilyachty’s #LetsStartHere listenin We attended @lilyachty’s #LetsStartHere listening earlier this week!

Thank you @courtneycl for having us 🙏🏽
Thank you @didiermorais & @vitalversatility for th Thank you @didiermorais & @vitalversatility for this opportunity!

Interview with @cmgthelabel artist @big_boogie_music on the way!
Thank you for having us tonight @siriusxm! @champ Thank you for having us tonight @siriusxm!

@champagnepapi live at #TheApollo along with #LilUzi, @21savage #Dipset 

Covered by @bolly.hood
Writer / director / producer @kenyabarris talks ne Writer / director / producer @kenyabarris talks new @netflix film “You People” at a special screening @paristheaternyc
We spoke with @sarahmgellar at the premiere of @wo We spoke with @sarahmgellar at the premiere of @wolfpackonpplus last night! 🐺
Follow on Instagram

About The Site

We are a collective of creative tastemakers made up of fashion, music and entertainment industry insiders. It’s all about access. You want it. We have it.

Terms Of Use

Privacy Policy

Meet The Team

CONTACT US

For general inquiries and more info on The Knockturnal, please contact our staff at:
info@theknockturnal.com
fashion@theknockturnal.com
advertising@theknockturnal.com
editorial@theknockturnal.com
beauty@theknockturnal.com

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Linkedin
  • Youtube

© Copyright - The Knockturnal | Developed by CI Design + Media

The Knockturnal
  • Home
  • Entertainment
    • Events Film The Kontenders Theater TV All
      Events

      Vine & Vinyl Hosts First Wine Market in Los Angeles

      January 29, 2023

      Entertainment

      Remember This: A one man film telling a story of humanity’s greatest crimes

      January 28, 2023

      Entertainment

      Red Carpet Premiere of Paramount+’s ‘Wolf Pack’

      January 23, 2023

      Entertainment

      Cast Talks ‘Missing’ at the Los Angeles Premiere

      January 23, 2023

      Film

      Remember This: A one man film telling a story of humanity’s greatest crimes

      January 28, 2023

      Film

      The New York Jewish Film Festival 2023 Feature Showcase

      January 25, 2023

      Film

      Actor Mo McRae To Release Directorial Debut ‘A Lot of Nothing’

      January 24, 2023

      Film

      Cast Talks ‘Missing’ at the Los Angeles Premiere

      January 23, 2023

      The Kontenders

      KnockturnaLIST: Top 20 Favorite Films of 2022

      December 30, 2022

      The Kontenders

      BHFF Review: ‘Harbinger’ COVID Horror At Its Most Chilling

      November 9, 2022

      The Kontenders

      NYFF 2022: Aftersun

      October 7, 2022

      The Kontenders

      NYFF 2022 Opening Night: White Noise

      October 7, 2022

      Theater

      Remember This: A one man film telling a story of humanity’s greatest crimes

      January 28, 2023

      Theater

      Theater Review: Death of a Salesmen

      December 27, 2022

      Theater

      Review: Life Imitates Art in “The Collaboration”

      December 22, 2022

      Theater

      Review: “Some Like it Hot” is Blazing on Broadway

      December 19, 2022

      TV

      Exclusive: Demetrius Fleneroy Jr. Talks BMF’s Second Season

      January 27, 2023

      TV

      Actor Mo McRae To Release Directorial Debut ‘A Lot of Nothing’

      January 24, 2023

      TV

      ‘The Last of Us’ Season 1, Episode 2 Review

      January 23, 2023

      TV

      Netflix and Michael Kors Host Red Carpet Celebration For Launch of ‘Bling Empire…

      January 20, 2023

      Entertainment

      Vine & Vinyl Hosts First Wine Market in Los Angeles

      January 29, 2023

      Entertainment

      Remember This: A one man film telling a story of humanity’s greatest crimes

      January 28, 2023

      Entertainment

      Exclusive: Demetrius Fleneroy Jr. Talks BMF’s Second Season

      January 27, 2023

      Entertainment

      The New York Jewish Film Festival 2023 Feature Showcase

      January 25, 2023

  • Music
    • Koncerts News All
      Koncerts

      This Weekend: Nina Kraviz, Magdalena, Kevin de Vries and KAS:ST Launch Teksupport and…

      January 19, 2023

      Art

      LA3C WRAPS INAUGURAL TWO DAY FESTIVAL

      December 20, 2022

      Events

      Carnegie Hall Presents A Night of Inspiration

      December 19, 2022

      Entertainment

      City Girls and Flo Milli Perform at Billboard Live: R&B/Hip-Hop to Celebrate the…

      November 19, 2022

      News

      Exclusive: Demetrius Fleneroy Jr. Talks BMF’s Second Season

      January 27, 2023

      News

      Interview With Musician Meg Baird

      January 25, 2023

      News

      Wine And Spirites Tasting and Interview With Owner Debbie Ellen Jones, Of Ellen’s…

      December 28, 2022

      News

      Interview With Chef, Matt Abdoo, at Zippo’s Brand Dinner in NYC!

      December 13, 2022

      Music

      Exclusive: Demetrius Fleneroy Jr. Talks BMF’s Second Season

      January 27, 2023

      Music

      Music with a Message – White Dove

      January 26, 2023

      Music

      80purppp Performs Latest Single “Uni” in New York City

      January 25, 2023

      Music

      On The Scene: Drake Live At The Apollo Sunday Night

      January 25, 2023

  • Lifestyle
    • Art Events Fashion & Beauty Sports All
      Art

      The New York EDITION Unveils 2022 Christmas Tree From Sarah Coleman

      December 20, 2022

      Art

      LA3C WRAPS INAUGURAL TWO DAY FESTIVAL

      December 20, 2022

      Art

      Art Review: Jennifer Elster Taps Into Visceral Memory With New Show at The…

      December 13, 2022

      Art

      Anna Delvey Hosts Intimate Art Showcase During Miami Art Basel

      December 12, 2022

      Events

      On The Scene: Drake Live At The Apollo Sunday Night

      January 25, 2023

      Events

      The New York Jewish Film Festival 2023 Feature Showcase

      January 25, 2023

      Events

      MISTER PARADISE ANNOUNCES EXTENSIVE NEW MENU WITH SOPHISTICATED, CULINARY-INSPIRED COCKTAILS

      January 24, 2023

      Events

      A Night With Cuba’s First Private Fashion Brand, Clandestina

      January 17, 2023

      Fashion & Beauty

      Exclusive Interview with Jason Rembert

      January 19, 2023

      Fashion & Beauty

      A Night With Cuba’s First Private Fashion Brand, Clandestina

      January 17, 2023

      Fashion & Beauty

      A Valentine’s Tale Told Through Jewelry

      January 13, 2023

      Fashion & Beauty

      Celebrating a Low Waste, High Impact Holiday With Women & Climate and The…

      December 20, 2022

      Sports

      The American Express x NBA 2K23 Lab: Day 3

      December 19, 2022

      Sports

      ON THE SCENE: DRY CHALLENGE AT SLT TREAD

      December 11, 2022

      Sports

      Chief Brand Officer Rich Orosco Talks All Things LAFC & MLS.

      December 6, 2022

      Sports

      We Chat W/ MLS EVP, Commissioner’s Office & Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion…

      November 22, 2022

      Lifestyle

      Vine & Vinyl Hosts First Wine Market in Los Angeles

      January 29, 2023

      Lifestyle

      Unifying the World with ‘Lest People Forget’

      January 26, 2023

      Lifestyle

      Inside a Travel Workout Day at EVEN Hotel

      January 25, 2023

      Lifestyle

      On The Scene: Drake Live At The Apollo Sunday Night

      January 25, 2023

  • News
  • Videos
  • Covers
  • Merch