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ShawnKinley

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Bizz Theory

Leadership in your troupes, groups, and impro Partnerships

LEADERSHIP You, your Troupes, Groups, and Impro Partnerships (Part 1: YOUR VISION) Are you looking to create an Improvisation project with a limited run or a company that will attract many participants over the years? Are you looking for an impro dynasty, a 90-second flash mob, or a successful solo Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 3 yearsNovember 1, 2022 ago
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Narrative / Story Performing Tricks and Tips

The Back Door to Scenes

TIPS AND TRICKS The Back Door THE SECRET BACK DOOR! WARNING!!!!   ACTHUNG!!!!   ADVARSEL!!!!!   CAUTION!!!!!   ATENCIÓN Easy Tips and simple Tricks can be dangerous for improvisers… They are no replacement for good technique and risk taking.  Use these little tricks ONLY WHEN THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY, MIND-BENDINGLY NECESSARY.  Seriously. Go on, get Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 3 yearsNovember 1, 2022 ago
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Bizz Theory

part 2 Leadership in your troupes, groups, and impro Partnerships

LEADERSHIP You, your Troupes, Groups, and Impro Partnerships (Part 2: YOUR STYLE) In Part ONE of our look at leadership for you, your troupes, and your groups we focussed on your vision and mission. Knowing what you aim for makes the choices and journey easier, more productive, and rewarding- not Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 3 yearsOctober 29, 2022 ago
Games / Exercises

TRICK or TREAT

TRICK or TREAT Halloween traditions see young ghosts and goblins going from door to door begging for treats in North America. They yell “TRICK OR TREAT!!!” at the door expecting their sugar and chocolate payment.  You can support their greedy little objectives with a tasty treat. Deny them their wish and Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 3 yearsOctober 21, 2022 ago
Narrative / Story Performing Theory

The Hidden Magic of LATENT Ideas

BRILLIANT IDEAS ARE OBVIOUS… …or is that the other way around? The Hidden Magic of LATENT Ideas Latent ideas are described in Merriam-Webster’s dictionary as  “…a power or quality that has not yet come forth but may emerge and develop.”  Neither Miriam nor Webster tells us WHY this “power” or Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 3 yearsOctober 5, 2022 ago
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Games / Exercises

MORAL KRYPTONITE

Moral Kryptonite Superman, with that super strength, vision, speed, and ability to fly would  become super boring if we knew he had absolutely no weakness. Kryptonite saps the Man of Steel’s super powers to the point he can be broken by a gust of wind.  Imagine bringing out that bar Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 3 yearsSeptember 30, 2022 ago
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DAY TO DAY IMPRO Games / Exercises

DAY TO DAY – Baby Life and The God Complex

BABY LIFE! & the GOD COMPLEX!  DAY TO DAY IMPROVISATION is a collection of exercises anyone can do almost anywhere to practice their improvisation skills every day. Your brain makes decisions at the remarkable speed of just 40 milliseconds.  Putting that into perspective, imagine being able to judge whether someone Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 3 yearsSeptember 1, 2022 ago
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Editorial Performing Spotlight

When will Improvisation get you fired?

When will Improvisation get you fired? Some people HATE improvisation. If that person happens to be your boss, then your impulsive attitude towards spontaneous expression could get you kicked to the curb. There are some surprising examples where impro has been the reason for dismissal. Damon Wayans, Adrian Brody, Milton Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 3 yearsSeptember 1, 2022 ago
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Games / Exercises Performing

MAKE ME BAD! — Villain endowment

MAKE ME BAD! VILLAIN ENDOWMENT Some of us love to be the villain in a scene. For a brief vengeful moment, we reign down lightening bolts on a world that takes our parking spot or eats the last french fry on the plate!!!!  At least for dramatic purposes, that spiteful Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 3 yearsAugust 31, 2022 ago
DAY TO DAY IMPRO Editorial

A PINCH OF EXPRESSION

A PINCH OF EXPRESSION!!! THIS? OR….THIS? What’s the difference between these two pictures of my French improvising friends,  Arnaud, Raphael, Chenny, Jérémy, and Cyril? Which group would you rather hang out with? And WHY is there such a big difference here? There’s a physical truth in the people on the Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 3 yearsAugust 9, 2022 ago

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