Meet the Late Bloomers


Liz and Emi met improvising in Denver and now meet up across the country to perform at festivals, talking near daily they keep their connection strong even through distance. Inspired by their personal journeys, Late Bloomers invites you to a flower garden of joy, authenticity and humor. Join these platonic soulmates, as they receive offerings of things the audience learned about themselves (or the world) late in life. They take your lessons, digest and discuss them, and weave those inspirations into scenes filled with boldness, truth, and humor.

Emi Rey

With over a decade of experience, Emi is an alumni of • the Bovine Metropolis Theater • Grafenberg Productions in Denver Colorado, and has soaked up knowledge at • iO Chicago • HUGE Theater • the annual Improv Retreat • and with other leaders and instructors across the U.S. When Emi is not performing, they are sharing their love of improv through teaching and coaching others. 

As a member of Late Bloomers, Emi is wildly authentic and brings their full heart to each and every story and scene. Weaving absurd new worlds and characters through a grounded lens, Emi’s hope is to invite audiences to feel the joy and happiness they experience on stage.. Each set, they share their immense joy for the craft and love for their talented partner and best friend Liz Marcucci. 

Emi’s approach to improv as a Latine is rooted in creating safe spaces that promote and celebrate diversity and different life experiences. Emi believes every improvisor brings their own unique strengths. They enjoy working with players on building a tighter ensemble that has fun together through strengthened support, listening, and vulnerability work.


Liz Marcucci

With over a decade of experience, she is an alumna of The Second City Conservatory, iO Chicago, The Annoyance Theatre, and the Bovine Metropolis Theater. Liz has shared her expertise by teaching at the Improv Retreat and participating in numerous intensives and camps across the United States.

Her approach to teaching, coaching, and performing centers on following the joy and embracing the unknown. Liz is dedicated to creating a supportive environment that uplifts her students and audiences, encouraging them to explore what truly makes their hearts smile and to honor that truth.

Improv, in her view, is for everyone: from the hobbyist and the teacher looking to refine their presentation skills, to the corporate professional aiming to improve in meetings, the budding entrepreneur seeking confidence in networking, and the aspiring comedian within us all.

Notable Shows & Programs: New Team Smell (iO Chicago, Est 2019), Who Dis? Live Variety Show & Podcast (Est 2018), Duo Madeline & Dante, Carousel - Female & NB Variety Show in Tampa, FL, Nashbuff (Tampa, FL)

The Nestival 2023 🌺

Miami Improv Festival 2024 🌺

The Nestival 2024 🌺

SAVI Fest 2025 🌺

Countdown Improv Festival 2025 🌺

The Nestival 2023 🌺 Miami Improv Festival 2024 🌺 The Nestival 2024 🌺 SAVI Fest 2025 🌺 Countdown Improv Festival 2025 🌺