[VIDEO] Mettlesome: 10 Years of Improv
Neighborhood News Guy Wes Platt hears from Ashley Melzer of Mettlesome, which celebrates 10 years of making stuff up on the fly. Plus: more rain - but not enough to end Stage 2 restrictions and traditional schools go back into session next week.
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In this episode of Southpoint Access Office Hours, Wes Platt talks with Ashley Melzer of Mettlesome about the improv theater organization's 10th anniversary. Check out dozens of shows this weekend and next at their theater in Golden Belt!
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