Teaching Improvisation
Teaching can be one of the most rewarding experiences on an actor’s improv journey. Teaching is the groundwork for learning; learning is what both students and teachers do during instruction, […]
How the Spring Blizzard is like Improv
Since Friday evening, Denver and the surrounding areas have been slammed with snow, borderline blizzard conditions. The Denver metro area received anywhere from twelve to thirty-one inches of snow so […]
Budding Figs And The Power Of Improv by Emma Kobil
Here’s a wonderful article from Emma Kobil on the power of improv and making a choice: “In improv and in life, we inevitably get hurt. But at the end of […]
A Conversation with Mick Napier
This post is the most special yet. If you have been involved in improv for any period of time, when someone says the name Mick Napier it rings more than […]
Harold
Harold is known around the world, but is most notorious in the city of Chicago. Harold was created by the late Del Close [originally performed by The Committee], who is […]
Love and Improv
Most people that get involved in the art of improv typically have an immediate affectionate for the form. Improv and Love go hand in hand, really. In honor of the […]
Ithamarathon Weekend
Denver’s comedy scene is booming. You’ve heard it, you’ve seen it. On top of the top-notch talent Denver hosted in 2015, the RISE Comedy Playhouse will welcome Ithamar Enriquez’s one-man […]
Five Reasons to do Improv
As a level one improv instructor, I see many students find improv from various walks of life. Improvisation can bring together eclectic, diverse people to reach a common goal. Talk […]
Emotion in Improv
Jon Jon here. As most of you know, I regularly perform and teach at the RISE Comedy Playhouse. Two passions of mine are writing and improvisation, so imagine my thrill recently accepting […]
Whitney’s Wit
Whitney Cummings, classic roaster and stand up comedian, has a new special coming out in January. Can we call her a powerhouse? The special is called “I’m Your Girlfriend” and […]