About J.O.W.Y
Jowy started his Improv journey in the 5th grade when he sang a Hoedown about how much he hated his teacher at the time to impress his middle school crush. As part of the National Honor’s Society for 3 years at Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco, Jowy tutored his peers in multiple disciplines. For 2 summers at Jose Valdes Math Institute within Stanford University, he also assisted teaching Mathematics to primarily Hispanic grade-school children. In 2015, Jowy found an Improv mentor in Anthony Veneziale (Freestyle Love Supreme and Speechless) when Anthony asked recently turned 21 year old Jowy to freestyle rap in front of a public audience with only 2 hours notice. From there, Jowy was the “Technical Specialist” for Speechless, volunteered nightly for a year straight in exchange for Endgames classes, finished Leela’s Musical Improv curriculum, and received a BATS Communities of Color Improv Scholarship. He’s performed in multiple Improv ensembles/House Teams over the years. Currently, he “competes” in short-form Improv in “Feed the God of Comedy” showing every other Friday at 7pm at Endgames Theatre.