Mar 26, 2020
Let’s talk a bit about being “plotty” and a great book I’m
reading, “Do It Now” by Parallelagramophonograph in Austin, TX. The
difference in narrative improv between Los Angeles and England is
almost polarizing. How the community views “plot” is different and
each has their own strength/weakness.
I also...
Apr 10, 2019
I have an excellent guest on this episode. Phaedra is on the Mischief Managed team and has been a part of it from the beginning. We explore her background and some of the excellent moves she has made in scenes. It’s fascinating to hear what she does in her field (DNA) and how that is juxtaposed with her talent in...
Jan 22, 2019
"I like that I can go on stage and have no idea what I'm doing and every one figures it out, including me."
The three Warm-Ups we did this time were:
I solemnly swear I’m up to no good. Yes, and … this was the first time I ever mentioned the concept of “yes, and” in improv...
Jan 13, 2019
Justify, don't normalize.
The four Warm-Ups we did this time were:
I solemnly swear I’m up to no good. I talk about trying to win the game, but the goal is not to “win” the game the goal is “trying” to win the game. The drama is not in the “win”...
Jan 6, 2019
"Too cool for school" attitudes.
The two Warm-Ups we did this time were:
I solemnly swear I’m up to no good. We ran through the Harold 3X’s including five people who have never done improv before. I’ll tell you how it went in the episode. Also, something we all deal with: people...