Archive for November 2020
Silence in Improv: Interview with Rebecca MacMillan
[ad_1] Your course ‘Beyond Words’ focussing on silence in improv starts soon. What gave you the idea for this course? For me, there are two things about silence in improv. I realised some years back that in my own improvisation my ‘panic response’ is to be overly verbal. Since then I have enjoyed challenging…
Read MoreImprov Tip #152 – How Can I Practice Improv Solo? Part 3: Space Work (Object Work) (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 a few improv exercises (improv game) that you can use to practice your object work improv or space work improv while working solo. Solo improv can help you stay…
Read MoreCommunicating better online using online improvisation classes
[ad_1] Between March and October 2020, we’ve delivered around 580 online improvisation classes and in so doing, we’ve become one of the world’s foremost providers of online improvisation courses, classes and experiences. We have also had a big impact on people’s online communication skills. Here we take a look at how we did it, where…
Read MoreImprovised Puppetry: Interview with Jennifer Jordan
[ad_1] Improvised Puppetry: Interview with Jennifer Jordan What excites you when it comes to improvised puppetry? Improvised puppetry has so many possibilities. The fact that puppetry opens up possibilities which are restricted in human improv by the laws of physics. I also love the different sides of improvisers which get revealed when performing through…
Read MoreImprov Tip #151 – The Power of Being Human in Improv (w/Jeffrey Thompson) (2020)
Improv, Improv Comedy, Improvisation – whatever you call it, we’re here to help. Welcome back to improv tips. In this week’s improv tip, guest tipper Jeffrey Thompson offers an idea that will add depth and texture to your improv work – Be Human. Whether you’re doing improv comedy, playing improv games, using improv in your…
Read MoreCall & Response Connections | Improv As Improv Does Best
[ad_1] Dang, it’s been along time since I posted. There is a site re-design in the works and I have been working through teaching online. So lots of good things ahead for improvdoesbest.com. But here it is Halloween night 2020. I’m feeling a little hopeful (knock on wood). And an interaction just inspired me to…
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