Archive for October 2020
Yes And…Then What? (and BONUS Improv Tip) (w/ Gina Ippolito) (2020)
Improvisers are known for making things up on the spot, but the art form itself is so transient. Even after the best shows, the audience and performers are left with only memories and that “you had to be there feeling.” Many improvisers, however, have taken the skills and sensibilities they learned and honed in improv…
Read MoreImprov Tip #150 – How Can I Practice Improv Solo? Part 2: Characters (2020)
Improv, Improv Comedy, Improvisation – whatever you call it, we’re here to help. In this week’s improv tip, veteran teacher and improviser Paul Vaillancourt give you a simple improv exercise (improv game) that you can use to practice improv solo. Solo improv can help you stay sharp and keep working those improv muscles. Whether you’re…
Read MoreImprov Tip #149 Playing with Gender in Improv (w/Stephen Davidson) (2020)
Improv, Improv Comedy, Improvisation – whatever you call it, we’re here to help. In this week’s improv tip, guest tipper Stephen Davidson talks about using the entire gender continuum when improvising. Whether you’re doing improv comedy, playing improv games, using improv in your acting classes, or expressing yourself with some other kind of improvisation, you…
Read MoreAn update from Maydays HQ
[ad_1] Regency Square Maydays Studio closure It is with great sadness that we announce the closure of our Brighton studio, primarily due to the on-going effects of the coronavirus pandemic. We have loved our studio (and we know a lot of you have too) but the space is too small to hold classes safely, and…
Read MoreImprov TIp #148 – Take That Risk (w/ Navaris Darson) (2020)
Improv, Improv Comedy, Improvisation – whatever you call it, we’re here to help. In this week’s improv tip, guest tipper Navaris Darson advises you to take that risk in improv and take your work to the next level. Whether you’re doing improv comedy, playing improv games, using improv in your acting classes, or expressing yourself…
Read MoreThe Improv Life Ep.7 with Coop Foster – Fernando’s Improv Blog Podcast
[ad_1] Ep.7 of The Improv Life with Coop Foster Welcome to Episode 7 of The Improv Life! My guest was the very funny Coop Foster! Coop is hilarious. I’ve seen her bring audiences down with a single twitch of her eyebrow! She’s got that funny energy that audiences respond to, and it’s a quality you…
Read MoreImprov Tip #147 – Starting Improv Scenes Stronger (2020)
Improv, Improv Comedy, Improvisation – whatever you call it, we’re here to help. In this week’s improv tip, veteran teacher and improviser Paul Vaillancourt gives you his top 3 improv tips for getting your improv scenes off to a strong start. Whether you’re doing improv comedy, playing improv games, using improv in your acting classes,…
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