…won the Improv Olympics X-Ecution challenge last night!
After competing with twenty-three other contestants over the span of nearly four months, Dave took home the grand prize: $500 cash, and meetings with casting agents at ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX.
When the contestants got down to the final three they were asked to make a video of a “hero’s journey.” Luckily, that was open to interpretation, and Dave put together this video called “Double Duty.”
The video stars Dave Theune as Detectives Noose and Kelsberg, Mike Kauth as the Police Sergeant, Kurt Scholler (who you might recognize from both a Campbell’s Soup commercial and a guest spot on “The Office”) as the Thug (and Dave’s body double), Chris Garnaas as the Ninja, Brian Allman as the Mayor, and yours truly as the Villain Leader.
Check it out here:
Then check out this sketch between Dave and the other final contestant, Clayton, from last night’s elimination. They’re playing two frat boys in the fraternity Delta Kappa.
And then I give you this clip of Dave and Eddie. One of the challenges last night was to have Dave go out onto Hollywood Boulevard and convince a complete stranger to go inside and perform improv with him. Dave chose Eddie. Thank Christ, because it’s hilarious. The scene takes place in a boot store for strippers. Dave is the customer, Eddie is the employee.
And finally, here’s Dave’s big win.
Dave moved out to L.A. from Milwaukee just this past February and he’s already rocking the improv scene, so be sure to keep an eye out for him in the future. Good things are coming for this kid.
Congratulations, Theune! Remember all us little bastards when you get your own sitcom with Jim Belushi!
Yes, that was sarcasm,

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September 8, 2009 at 7:07 pm
dave
Thank, my friend. So very cool of you to do.
September 8, 2009 at 7:08 pm
Joel
Yeah, Tubers!
Couldn’t be prouder. Glad to have met Dave 11 years ago – and working with him over the years has been nothing but laughs and fun. He’s bound for much success.
Congrats, Dave! Maybe when you make it big, you can pay me back for the camera you broke whilst riding a mechanical pony. Hmm?
September 9, 2009 at 7:19 am
decker
What kind of pipe is that?
September 9, 2009 at 12:17 pm
jshady
That is an oak pipe made in Ireland! It’s one I actually smoke from, not a prop.
September 9, 2009 at 1:18 pm
decker
Cool. I’ve got a few nice GBDs, Comoys, and a couple antiques. My favorite is a GBD Rhodesian. I unfortunately broke a really nice 50′s Italian made freehand. I’m thinking about making a few of my own just to see how it turns out.
September 9, 2009 at 1:34 pm
jshady
Oh, you’re talking some SERIOUS pipe shit. I thought you just meant in general.
The pipe I have is just a Peterson St. Patrick’s Day Special, stamped on March 17th, 2001 and produced in Ireland. Nothing too special, but it still cost me a bit. It’s a nice one.
I also have a plastic piece of shit that I just bought for fun. It was $15 or something like that.
September 9, 2009 at 11:02 pm
Christy
Dave,
You rock. Don’t stop doing stand-up either.
September 20, 2009 at 8:54 pm
Mick Theune
Hey Dave,
Happy that you remembered your roots with the Homemade “Banana Bread”
we’re rooting for you,
Uncle Mick and Aunt Linda