THOUGHTS, IDEAS, QUESTIONS, PROCESS, LESSONS, Student Post Fear, inadequacy, and a deep longing for learning Cindy Pittens – Week 1 The first week of Improvisation School in Calgary has already passed. It lived an exciting life for 7 intense days and then it suddenly slipped away. Gone. In a split Read more…
THOUGHTS, IDEAS, QUESTIONS, PROCESS, LESSONS, Student Post PATH TO BADASS IMPROVISER ANNA ROBINSON – Week 2 There are 3 inspirations this week: Push Yourself when performing on stage. Let action and emotion be more extreme. If needed, use physical inspiration. Connect with the audience. What the improviser thought acted is different Read more…
THOUGHTS, IDEAS, QUESTIONS, PROCESS, LESSONS, Student Post ANNA BEGINS ANNA ROBINSON – Week 1 Hi here is my sentences for first week: I am trying my best to be present, be aware. I learned and trying to be empty. The circle of expectation is inspiring. The introduction of Calgary was Read more…
THOUGHTS, IDEAS, QUESTIONS, PROCESS, LESSONS, Student Post LET THE PAST DIE PAUL ROBINSON – Week 1 We were trying to fix a computer yesterday because the bluetooth wouldn’t connect to anything. We tried turning it on and off again, reinstalling the drivers, and all the other regular stuff. The only Read more…
THOUGHTS, IDEAS, QUESTIONS, PROCESS, LESSONS, Student Post ARE YOU LISTENING? PAUL ROBINSON – Week 2 Aug. 7-10 Personal Journal entry We were at a workshop at the Loose Moose, doing the variation of “Yes, Let’s” where you sit down if you don’t feel inspired. We spent about forty minutes, and Read more…
TALKING WITH MYSELF! Daniel Allan – Improvisation New Zealand TALKING WITH MYSELF is a series of self-interviews with an improviser you might want to meet one day. Today’s guest is Daniel Allan. From one of the most beautiful countries in the world, Daniel Allan talks to Daniel Allan about improvisation Read more…
Talk to the Animals DAY TO DAY IMPROVISATION is a collection of exercises anyone can do almost anywhere to practice their improvisation skills every day. Anyone with strong connections to non-human animals understands that communication with their furry, feathered, or finned friend is sometimes subtle but something that is certainly Read more…
EMOTIONAL SNAPSHOT The Game Keith Johnstone observed that boring scenes have something in common. NOBODY IS ALTERED. His hint was “Have an emotional reaction ” and justify it later.” We think “SOMETHING IS HAPPENING!!” when emotions change. Remember the last time you were in a restaurant or crowded train and Read more…
KEITH JOHNSTONE’S Festive Wake There was death on stilts, cupcakes and cotton candy. There was a taco truck and a classical quartet. Bananas were broken and there was a matted Gorilla flown in from New Zealand. Keith asked for a festive wake. And that’s what he got. For those who Read more…
TIPS AND TRICKS – OPEN BOOK – WARNING!!!! ACTHUNG!!!! ADVARSEL!!!!! CAUTION!!!!! ATENCIÓN USE QUICK TIPS WITH CARE!Easy Tricks are no replacement for good technique and risk taking. Use these little tricks ONLY WHEN THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY, MIND-BENDINGLY NECESSARY. Whatever… You won’t listen t me anyway. BUT DON’T COME CRYING TO Read more…