I've watched this show over and over again since they started posting the episodes on demand and whenever it's airing. I think it's so much fun. Other live plays never kept my attention. This group just feels more natural than those other ones. Yes, they are actors and I think it's pretty obvious. I don't think it takes away from the show as much as I thought it would. Currently there is 10 out of 22 episodes available. I really hope this continues into another season in some capacity. Highly recommend checking it out. I've seen all the episodes at least 7 or 8 times. Not counting the most recent episode of course.