I do a lot more than improv
I do solo + group sketch, standup, write + sing musical parody songs, play my clarinet wherever I go, work with kids, AND BOY do I love to act.
More stuff!
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Standup
I did standup for 5+ years before I got serious about teaching. Recently have done more with Comedy + Conversations, and will be in the 2025 West End Comedy Festival! Here’s an old set!
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Musical Parodies
I love to sing + write, so why not combine them. During the pandemic I wrote + filmed musical parodies, and I now occasionally do some live.
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Solo Sketch
A collection of silly characters for a final solo sketch show audition for a well known TV sketch show at the Atlanta Character Showcase Finals.
I also have been a guest on a number of podcasts! This podcast below gives you a good idea of who I am + how I approach improv.
Why Mads Joy?
Most affectionately (and jokingly because I am nowhere near as aggressive as I was when I played sports) people know me as “Maddawg”. But my nickname for those close to me is “Mads”! The “Joy” is what I focus on in my comedy and teaching. It is what we are all after, but also tend to forget so easily when the world is overwhelming. The “me” stands for my initials and is a “wink wink” to my 5th grade Student Council President campaign “Vote for ME, M.E.” I was shy and somehow won against the “popular” kids, teaching me that anything is possible if you care, are passionate, and pursue kindness.
Hope you’ve enjoyed your visit!