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Tropical Punchlines
2025 Sarasota Improv Festival
Tropical Punchlines
2025 Sarasota Improv FestivalTROPICAL PUNCHLINES features two improv groups from Florida's Suncoast, giving audiences the chance to experience a range of improv styles, approaches, and humor—all in one show.
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IVORIES GUYS (Naples, FL) With over two decades of improvisational mastery, Ralph Krumins as Ivories Guy delivers an emotionally charged, one-of-a-kind solo performance that leaves audiences spellbound. Through intimate, spontaneous conversations with the crowd, Ralph masterfully channels each character’s dreams, joys, and fears into heartfelt, original songs created spontaneously. This one-man band receives rave reviews and standing ovations from festivals nationwide; Ivories Guy will have you sharing a laugh, shedding a tear, and leaving the theatre with an unforgettable, transformative experience.
COMMODORE (Tampa, FL) presents is headlining show, The Captain’s Wheel, a competitive improv format where improvisers are presented with random challenges they must overcome using their skill and wit. Outcomes are decided by you, the audience, until a final performer is crowned victorious. Who will be the next "Captain?"
Ivories Guy Cast
RALPH KRUMINS
RALPH KRUMINS is a long-time improviser who fled the plains of Kansas and now lives in the semi-tropical entropy of Southwest Florida. He’s been teaching and performing improv for over two decades, crafting scenes, minds, and occasionally set pieces. Ivories Guy is his solo musical improv experiment—equal parts melody, madness, and moments that shouldn’t work but somehow do. Expect chaos. Expect joy. Expect key changes.
The Commodore Cast
KELLY BUTTERMORE
DANIEL DAGESSE
BILL DOLAN
LIZ MARCUCCI
LAUREN ROSS
TRAVIS WALTON
KELLY BUTTERMORE has performed, taught, and produced improv comedy in New York City, Tampa, and across the country for over 20 years. For the past decade, she has toured extensively around the US with her comedy partner Justin Peters as From Justin to Kelly, the nation's foremost independent improv duo. Together with Justin, she co-founded and produces the Countdown Improv Festival in Tampa. (The 9th annual Countdown Improv Festival takes place on August 6-10, 2025!) She is also one of five owners of The Commodore, a performing arts venue in Ybor City that offers weekly shows and classes in improv, sketch, stand-up, and alternative comedy.
DANIEL DAGESSE has been performing improv ever since he saw Penguin Knife Fight in Tampa Bay and thought, "I want to do that!" Since the opening of The Commodore, he’s been a regular performer, grateful for the chance to spread his love of improv in the very place it all began—Tampa Bay. Sarasota has since become a second improv home for Daniel, and he’s thrilled to represent The Commodore at another Bay Area that shares his passion for unscripted comedy. He’s ready to ride the waves of laughter at the SRQ Improv Festival and share the stage with such talented improvisers!
BILL DOLAN is a graduate of the inaugural class of improvisers at The Commodore in Tampa. He now performs with indie team The Deviled Eggs and performs regularly in a number of The Commodore's house shows.
LIZ MARCUCCI is an experienced improviser with over a decade of performance, having trained at The Second City Conservatory, iO Chicago, The Annoyance Theatre, and Bovine Metropolis Theater. She has appeared in shows and festivals across the country with her duo, Late Bloomers. Her performance style centers on following the joy and embracing the unknown. Most of the time, she can be found on stage or teaching at The Commodore in Tampa, FL. Liz believes improv is for everyone—whether you're a hobbyist, professional, or aspiring comedian.
LAUREN ROSS has been a vibrant presence in the Tampa Bay improv scene since 2018 and is a proud graduate of the improv program here at FST! Lauren is an improv instructor at her home away from home, The Commodore in Tampa, FL. As an instructor, she is committed to fostering a safe and supportive environment where everyone can grow, heal, explore, play but most importantly HAVE FUN! Lauren is also a classically trained vocalist, with a BA in Music from Florida State University, and avidly pursues musical improv in many forms. Throughout her career, she has performed with various teams and had the privilege of participating in comedy festivals like the Countdown Improv Festival, Palm Beach Improv Festival, and O-Town Improv Festival. She is honored to make her debut at the Sarasota Improv Festival in 2025!
TRAVIS WALTON is an inspiring improv performer whose journey began at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in California. With a passion for bringing everyday moments to life, Travis has performed with Whole World Theater and Dad’s Garage in Atlanta, and even hosted an improv murder mystery show in New Orleans. Known for being a supportive and uplifting scene partner, Travis loves to elevate others’ ideas and create moments of inspiration on stage. He is one of the newest performers at The Commodore and is excited to bring his playful energy, sharp instincts, and love of improv to the ensemble. Whether onstage or behind the scenes, Travis is committed to creating unforgettable moments that connect, entertain, and inspire!
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Festival Workshops
Our offerings allow you to learn from the experts with intimate trainings led by Festival artists from across the country and around the world. Featuring workshops in a wide range of improvisational styles and techniques, there is something for improvisers of all experience levels at the 2025 Sarasota Improv Festival. All workshops take place Saturday, July 19.