PREDICT IT! PREDICTIVE RESPONSES There’s nothing magical about expertly knowing the outcome of actions on stage… but it sure looks like it from the audience point of view. Let me explain: Paul is chopping food in the Kitchen. Anna walks in and says what most improvisers say, “Oh, you are Read more…
ON WITH THE SHOW!!! SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 – 7PM IMPROVISATION SCHOOL IMPROVISER BENEFIT SHOW Kash, (India/USA) – Paul, (Canada) – Cindy, (Holland) – Anna, (China) – and Oshow, (Japan), Special guests from the KINKONAUTS (Calgary) and BULL SKIT (Red Deer) in support of the UN UKRAINIAN FUND. You pay Read more…
TWO TABLES Game and skill practice Years ago when I watched long form after long form I found myself annoyed with the abrupt “cuts” and “edits” between scenes. I wasn’t drawn to longform style but I developed some alternatives regardless. I wanted transition that were more cinematic, and less aggressive. Read more…
COLLAPSING WALLS THE GAME During a class in Germany, I noticed an improviser consistently avoiding interaction with her partners. She told me she had been given that note before, but was uncertain how to address the issue. This often ignored, but common improvisation problem can damage scenes especially when it Read more…
KEITH SAYS… Here are some favourite quotes, a few notes and a paraphrase or two from Keith’s students, friends, and the internet. Enjoy The source and type of reference are cited. If I’m missing one of your favourite Keith quotes, let me know and we’ll include it. If any here Read more…
The BOTOX Game A couple of weeks ago in Stuttgart, Germany, I was teaching a class with IMPRO STUTTGART with Kati, Steph, Kerstin,and Steve. With smaller ensembles, I like to have the group develop specific exercises based on individual needs of company members. It’s a reminder of being kids again when we’d Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…