The Kingdom Kids
ABOUT THE TEAM / SHOW
THE KINGDOM KIDS are a trio of some of Vermont’s most experienced improv comedians. The cast all grew up in the northeast corner of the state (AKA the “Northeast Kingdom”), hanging out in places like gravel pits, drugstore parking lots, and decrepit movie theaters.
In their popular show at Vermont Comedy Club, the team asks audience members where they hung out as teenagers (and what kind of trouble they got up to there).
Then, the Kingdom Kids use these audience stories as inspiration for an entirely improvised, freewheeling and wildly entertaining comedy show.
With a shared sense of humor that is smart, sarcastic and silly, this homegrown troupe of performers puts on an unpredictable show that is enjoyable for any audience.
If you’ve never seen improv before, this is a great place to start. If you’re already a fan, this is a can’t-miss show!
GREAT IF YOU LIKE: Dropout TV, Ben Schwartz & Friends, Middleditch & Schwartz
MORE ABOUT THE KINGDOM KIDS
Nathan Hartswick and Natalie Miller make up two-thirds of The Kingdom Kids. They are the married cofounders of Vermont Comedy Club, a 140-seat standup and improv comedy theater in Burlington, VT. The venue is well-known for its incredible standup programming (featuring such legends as Maria Bamford, Marc Maron, and Nikki Glaser). But VCC also has a well-respected improv community, offering classes, workshops, and its annual Big Pond Improv Festival.
Brian De La Bruere, the third member of the team, is a constant presence at VCC, as a performer, teacher and its Marketing & Social Media Manager. Brian brings a sense of chaos and energy to the Kingdom Kids, balancing Nathan’s intellectual style of play and Natalie’s big-hearted warmth.
All three talented improvisers grew up in the rural area of Vermont known as “The Northeast Kingdom” (from which their team name is derived). They have all been performing and teaching improv for over 10 years, having studied with experts from Upright Citizens Brigade, The Second City and iO. They have also taught and performed at festivals from Montreal to Miami, New York to California.
With a shared sense of humor that is smart, sarcastic and silly, The Kingdom Kids’ live shows are always a wild, fun and unpredictable audience favorite.
ABOUT THE (INDIVIDUAL) PERFORMERS
Nathan Hartswick is a performer, educator, and the co-founder and co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club, a world class standup, improv and sketch comedy theater in Burlington, VT.
Nathan performed for many years with VCC’s mainstage improv teams. As a member of “The Unmentionables” and “The Kingdom Kids,” he has performed throughout North America.
Nathan has taught standup and improv for over a decade, and studied extensively with instructors from Upright Citizens Brigade, The Second City and iO. He was twice voted “Best VT Standup Comedian” by readers of Seven Days, and was a recipient of VT Business Magazine’s “Rising Stars” award.
Natalie Miller is a performer, educator, and the co-founder and co-owner of Vermont Comedy Club, a world class standup, improv and sketch comedy theater in Burlington, VT.
Natalie performed for many years with VCC’s mainstage improv teams. As a member of “The Unmentionables” and “The Kingdom Kids,” she has performed throughout North America.
A passionate educator, Natalie has taught improv for over 10 years, and studied with instructors at Upright Citizens Brigade, The Second City, and iO. She trained in voice, theater & dance at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. Natalie was also a recipient of VT Business Magazine’s “Rising Stars” award.
Brian DeLaBruere is a multi talented performer, teacher and filmmaker who has performed improv for the past 10 years.
In addition to performing with Vermont Comedy Club’s mainstage teams, he is also the theater’s social media and marketing manager, creating fun, visually appealing content for the theater.
His adventurous style and reverence for the art forms of sketch and improv are well-known, and make him a popular teacher.
He has performed at many festivals and theaters throughout North America, and also co-wrote, co-directed and performed in VCC’s first sketch revue in 2019.
