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Recommended by Keith… Previous Next After a performance lacking in substance, devoid of refence to current events, or having no point of view, Keith Johnstone would often say, “Read a newspaper, read a book. It will improve your work on stage.” He encouraged us to watch a good movie or 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…
WEE WISDOMS doing it 4 yer partner hi my nam iz JONAH itz almost bin 4 munths on this planit Im getting to know the big peepl mor and mor evry day. I like them. they lik me. thatz a good way to be. i wundr why they dress me Read more…
GET OUT! LEAVING THE ROOM FOR THE SAME REASON Improvisers SHOULD be great team performers. They SHOULD be connected and aware. They SHOULD BE… BUT…. Improvisers can be notoriously disconnected and self focused. This Keith Johnstone exercise is useful in getting groups to act with focussed unity. It develops a connection Read more…
Part 3 Leadership in your troupes, groups, and impro Partnerships – Leadership Qualities Part ONE of our look at leadership series focussed on your vision and mission. Part TWO jumped into styles of leadership. In part 3, we’ll wrap things up with a look at: Developing your Leadership Skills We Read more…
WEE WISDOMS seeing wIth fResH EyEs hi my nam iz JONAH sinCe we last talked i theenk i hav lurnd to writ better. the most important thing iz that we underStand eech uther. evrything els iz Xtra. Wen my dad walks arond the room with me it maks me calm. Read more…
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…
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…
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…
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…