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August 2024

Games / Exercises Lists Performing Theory

Hoop Games

HOOP GAMES Dancing Poodles A “HOOP GAME” refers to a game improvisers play where the main purpose is to prove how clever the improvisers are.  The name, ‘HOOP GAME” comes from the idea of dancing poodles in their tutus jumping through hoops in a circus, cleverly entertaining the audience with Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 9 monthsAugust 30, 2024 ago
Jonah's corner Theory

WEE WISDOM – Falling Down

WEE WISDOMS DON’T GET BACK UP! Hi I’m JONAH I havent been writing here much. i been busy lernin stuff. THERES SO MUCH 2 LERN!!! Heres sumthin my daddy says i taught him.  i tripped when i was running. i fell down in the livingroom. i stayed down on the Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 9 monthsAugust 28, 2024 ago
FORMATS Games / Exercises

PANTS ON FIRE!

PANTS ON FIRE! The Format A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE FORMAT Before we get into HOW TO PLAY PANTS ON FIRE, here’s the story of how one format inspired two others and PANTS ON FIRE was born. If you aren’t interested in this exciting and adrenaline pumping story, skip down Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 9 monthsAugust 22, 2024 ago
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Games / Exercises Performing Questions? Tricks and Tips

UNFROZEN!

TIPS AND TRICKS UNFROZEN UNFROZEN! Deborah from Vancouver sent me a note after our workshop. She asked: Where to find ideas to help the story. All of a sudden I’m up there and I forget what I do in the kitchen or in the car or at school! Help and Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 10 monthsAugust 1, 2024 ago
Spotlight Travel

Walk The Tightrope!

WALK THE TIGHTROPE CREATING AN IMPRO COMPANY THE BEGINNING OF AN IMPRO THEATRE COMPANY On the high wire of improvisation challenges is the act of creating and running your own Theatre company. The risks are high and the uncertainty is great. Let’s look at TIGHTROPE THEATRE from Vancouver Canada and Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 10 monthsAugust 1, 2024 ago
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