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Theory

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Jonah's corner Theory

WEE WISDOM

WEE WISDOMS reMemBEr, Yor pERFekt hi my nam iz JONAH i think i lernd sumthn in my long 2 weeks on Erth.  I am a new improoviser. Wen i wuz yunger i herd the big person say. “he’s a purfect improooviser. he has no script. he duz what he needz Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 2 monthsDecember 1, 2022 ago
Games / Exercises Theory

LEFT OR RIGHT – a game of choices

LEFT or RIGHT GAME: LEFT or RIGHT  – A Game of Choices Delaying your decisions is the death of spontaneity. Hesitation comes from a fearful brain trying to avoid failure.  In our lives, we are confronted by countless lessons that our poor choices will lead to punishment. Our process slows Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 2 monthsNovember 29, 2022 ago
group of people having a meeting
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 monthsNovember 1, 2022 ago
group of people having a meeting
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 monthsOctober 29, 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, 4 monthsOctober 5, 2022 ago
man and woman back to back and holding guns
Games / Exercises Teaching Theory Warm Up

MAFIOSO / SPLAT

MAFIOSO * SPLAT * BANG *GUNSLINGER* It’s HIGH NOON and you stand challenged by some dangerous varmints.  Who’s with you and who’s against ya?   With barely any warning, weapons are drawn! Do you shoot or hide? REACT!!! or it’s game over pardner! This is a long article with a lot Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 6 monthsAugust 9, 2022 ago
Editorial Performing Theory

I DON’T DO THAT!!!

I DON’T DO THAT!!!! Tina Fey admits, “I can’t do music!” She can. Sort of. She just doesn’t want to. And that’s OK! Talking to Seth Meyers, Fey described improvising with ‘Freestyle Love Supreme’,  the Broadway Improvised RAP show. (Haven’t seen them? Check them out on You Tube: ) Fey said Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 8 monthsMay 19, 2022 ago
water stream near trees
Teaching Theory

TEACH LIKE… a river

TEACH LIKE… A RIVER Rivers adapt to their environment.  They look consistent from one angle but they can’t be pinned down to a single picture if you look closely. Improvisation teachers and their lessons appear to be one thing – a human teaching a topic to a class. But every Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 10 monthsMarch 23, 2022 ago
Editorial Performing Psychology Theory

Creating and Destroying Values

ESTABLISH & DESTROY VALUES!!! A quick way to make the audience care. Rowan Atkinson’s, mostly silent, obsessive character, Mr Bean is engaging to watch regardless of the language you speak. We know exactly what he wants and he’s obsessive about getting it. The simple nature of Mr. Bean can teach Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 12 monthsFebruary 2, 2022 ago
orange and brown spiral staircase
Performing Theory

REINCORPORATION

REINCORPORATION & PLAUSIBILITY A key concept in ending the story “Yea, I shall return with the tide.”   ― Khalil Gibran Instinctively we know that all things are circular. We start somewhere in some emotional state. We journey away, but something in us pulls us back to that beginning idea or image.  Read more…

By ShawnKinley, 1 yearDecember 23, 2021 ago

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