Getting To Know: Alex Braslavsky
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Whats your name?
Alex Braslavsky
Which team or show are you on?
The Nitro Girls (Sketch) and Hot Charles (Megawatt)
Where are you from?
Baltimore, MD
How did you get into improv/sketch comedy?
I remember as a kid, I thought my dad was the funniest guy in the world. He would tell these jokes and get huge laughs. My impression was that that's the way to make people love you. Fast forward to today, and I've been doing improv and sketch for a little while, and now I can safely say that I'm way funnier than my dad. Take that, old man!!
How long have you been performing/writing?
A few years!
Who in all the world would be your ideal scene or writing partner?
Scene Partner-- Marina Abramovic
Writing Partner-- Charlie Kaufman
Who would you most like to impersonate or write for?
Larry David
What makes you laugh the hardest?
Mr Bean
Describe the soundtrack to your life!
Doves' "Lost Souls" in its entirety.
What's something you'd ask when meeting someone for the first time?
Do you think we could become close friends?
Where can we find you on a Saturday night?
Networking on LinkedIn, baby!
What's the most useless talent you have?
I can shake my eyeballs. Ask me in person next time and I'll show ya.
