TIPS AND TRICKS PUSH-BACK – PLEASE! PUSH-BACK – PLEASE! I have to be honest and tell you that I’ve had a difficult time writing this post. It’s not that there’s anything controversial or in any way emotional about it. It’s just that there are a lot of moving parts to Read more…
I’M NOT LEAVING! The Game This game is more of a tool to incorporate into a scene rather than a structural game. And it’s fun to play. Have you heard of the phrase “Torment The Hero”? This is a concept Keith Johnstone used to describe the task of frustrating the Read more…
AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 WAYS A WORLD OF IMPROVISATION POKHARA, NEPAL Insights and introspection from Bhupendra Dhakal An inspired Nepalese improviser Bhupendra Dhakal Improviser AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 WAYS Pokhara, Nepal Improvisation at the top of the world It was way back in 2018 that a random message Read more…
INSTANTLY, A BETTER IMPROVISER Simple tactics to improve your performance SIMPLE STUFF Improvisers constantly forget the reality of stage craft. Caught up in our world of make-believe, it’s easy to ignore audience sight lines. (If you can’t see them, they probably can’t see you) We whisper intimately but forget that Read more…
CROSSING THE LINE! A LITTLE THOUGHT-SHOWER SEX, POLITICS, CULTURAL APPROPRIATION, GENDER, AGEISM, RACE, HISTORY, ME TOO, BLACK LIVES MATTER, RELIGION, 2SLGTBQIA+, CANCEL CULTURE, WOKE, INCLUSIVENENSS, MICRO AGRESSION, TRIGGER WARNING, etc, etc. This isn’t an argument for anything – I’m just keeping the dialogue open about the numerous “red lines” we might Read more…
ARROWS & SHOTGUNS approaches to creating workshops What makes a great workshop? How do improvisers create memorable, inspired classes which leave long lasting impacts on students? Here are some tips and a couple of case studies that might give some answers. Special thanks to long time teacher, performer and friend Read more…
What are the best ways to play THE QUESTIONS GAME? We have TWO games here. TWO?!?! BUT I ONLY PAID FOR ONE!!!THIS IS TWICE AS MUCH AS WHAT I”D HOPED FOR!! I hope it’s not too confusing that I am presenting them simultaneously. THE QUESTIONS GAME is coloured RED. THE Read more…
APPLIED IMPROVISATION – PART 3/3 EXERCISES & MORE APPLYING IMPROVISATION How do you APPLY, APPLIED IMPROVISATION Making Applied improvisation work. In part 1 of this Applied Improvisation series of articles we explored some of the basics of what Applied Impro is. SEE PART 1 HERE In part 2 of the Read more…
Timing is… every…th..ing tick tock… tick tock… tick tock “It’s always about timing. If it’s too soon, no one understands. If it’s too late, everyone’s forgotten.” Anna Wintour “The right thing at the wrong tme is the wrong thing.” Joshua Harris TIMING TO CONSIDER Let’s look at timing in a Read more…
CAN I GIVE YOU SOME FEEDBACK? FEEDBACK After shows and classes, some people want honest and direct feedback. Some people want the “COMPLIMENT SANDWICH” to soften the truth with two fluffy white slices of praise, and the meat of the matter in the middle. “THAT WAS FUN, not vulnerable but, Read more…