Time Out Chicago interviews Mick Napier.

The New Orleans Improv Festival has been announced for October 23-25, 2008 and is accepting submissions for performers. Ian Hoch writes:

We're celebrating our third year in our cozy space with three days of improv, friends and fun. America's most eccentric city plays host
to improv's most exciting performers and teachers.

Visit www.neworleansimprovfestival.com to apply. Applications are due August 1st, 2008.

Questions call 504-899-0336 or email ian@lanuittheater.com

This is the improv festival you wish you could take home in your pocket!

Vetran improv actors Mitch Rouse, David Pasquesi, Jay Leggett, and Michael Coleman star in the largely improvised new Spike TV show Factory. The complete first episode is available for viewing online.

(via Coudal)

IO West was hit by a car yesterday and the jokes are almost too easy.

Groups Added:

Glamorgan Improvisation Troupe (World - UK)
Improvers (USA - California)
Improvisorium (World - Germany)
The Lobby (USA - California)
Ludus Ludius (World - UK)
Rodents of Unusual Size (USA - Colorado)
Spike Improv (USA - Colorado)
Triage (USA - Oregon)
Wat'n da los (World - Germany)

Improvaganza: The Hawaii Festival of Improv has announced dates for their 3rd annual festival -- September 25-27, 2008 -- and is accepting performance applications through June 13.