Holy 1960s Batman, Batman! is currently playing Saturdays at 8pm. Every show features a guest villain, and the sixth guest is Lauren Zinn. An old-school Hideout performer (one of the Heroes of Comedy) and a yoga instructor, Lauren can now be seen performing at The Hideout and with Gnap! Theater Projects, where she will be directing a run of improvised Beverly Hills: 90210 episodes. Let’s talk to Lauren!
Roy: Lauren, you’re about as un-villain like as they come. You’re calm, friendly, and you teach yoga for Pete’s sake. What dark inner demons will you tap into to play a villain in Batman?
Lauren: Oh, Roy — you flatter me. I’m far more evil than I appear. Perhaps I’ll play a character called Control Freak, who takes over all elements of Gotham and the lives of its denizens. Then when she inevitably drops a few balls, she’ll cry horribly and terrorize everyone.
Why did you guys cast me as a villain if I seem so nice? (I could also be The Deflector!)
Roy: We cast you because you’re supremely talented (more flattery! take that!). Are you a fan of the 1960s Batman show? What’s your favorite thing about it?
Lauren: Is it weird that I always kind of wanted the bad guy to win? I grew up with this show. My favorite thing about it was that every time I was told to tune back into the same bat channel at the same bat time, I honestly believed that Batman and Robin might really be screwed this time.
Roy: And yet, they always managed to escape, every time, even if it was with the help of a henchman or a conveniently timed random power outage. Alright, time to prove your villainous nature… what would you do differently? how would you put batman and robin in a trap that they couldn’t escape?
Lauren: Mind power. I’d get all Matrix on them and hide the reality that they are actually my prisoners. How would I do that? ….hypnosis! They would do my evil bidding and think they were saving Gotham all the while. Mwahahaha!
Roy: Alright, I take it back. You’re definitely evil enough to be a villain. Any parting words of warning to Batman and Robin?
Lauren: Be afraid, caped crusaders. I always wanted the baddie to win, and now I’m finally in a position to make sure that happens!
Roy: I’m sure they’re quaking in their capes. Thanks, Lauren! See you Saturday.
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