TALK TO THE HAND “Raise your hand and give that character a voice. The “two” of you are going to have a little fun.” I was directing an improvised show many years ago and there was only one person who hadn’t been on stage. I called her up and saw Read more
The Forgotten Gems of CHAPTER 6! One of the most referenced books in Improvisation is IMPRO FOR STORYTELLERS by Keith Johnstone. MOST people you talk with say, “I’ve never read the thing all the way through.” Keith intended it to be that way. He’s said that it was made to Read more
Famous Folk Talk Improvisation Some of your favourite performers got their start with Improvisation. Here’s what some of them have to say. (Thanks to Susan for some of these Links) Amy Poehler – “Improvisation is truly dangerous” Her thoughts about Improvisation is like the millitary. Check it out here – Read more
EVERYTHING IN ONE MOMENT “The Dragon flew with fierce intent towards the castle on Mount Lyre” You read that line and you’re pretty certain of what kind of story you are getting into. You have a fairly clear image in your head. You see the clouds in the sky. You Read more
ARE YOU CREATIVE? A DUMB QUESTION asked too often! one red You were born “creative”. Then you were taught not to be. We should be asking “are you still aware of your creativity?” The number of people who avoid writing, drawing, improvising, and creating because they were told at some Read more
IMPROVISE WHAT YOU EAT U R What U EAT It may surprise you that the food you ingest an hour before the show can make you calmer, quicker, crazier or smarter. Eating specific food alters attitudes. If you know what mood you need to adjust, just eat your way to Read more
SCORED!!!! In the world of “competitive improvisation” there’s a simple need for scoreboards. “BORING!!“ …you might say. And you would be right. But come on! There are a lot of tedious details in the work we do on stage to make a show happen. It isn’t all show biz and Read more
TIPS FOR A NEW REALITY PART 2- POV and Perspective MOST of these ideas have been used by cinematographers, Directors, and Filmmakers for years. The same discoveries and re-discoveries are being made by improvisers all over the world to enhance their online work. Zoom, Twitch, OBS, and other forums have Read more
TIPS FOR A NEW REALITY PART 1- BASIC TECH ONLINE It’s been fascinating to watch improvisers adapting and evolving in the age of Corona. The technical side of our work has frustrated many of us but it doesn’t have to. When tech fails in class or during a show, it will Read more
VIRUS TAG One of my favourite “warm-up” games. It might teach you everything there is about improvisation By Shawn Kinley Virus Tag is one of my top three favourite warm-up games. This game comes from childhood in many cultures but I picked it up in Germany many years ago. I Read more