Chicago Boom, Histor-Improvisation
Chicago, no doubt, is known as the modern-day mecca of improvisation. Many notable schools, instructors and actors come from an improv comedy background; most with extremely close ties to Chicago,
Beginning, Histor-Improvisation
Many people recognize improv comedy from mainstream favorites Whose Line Is It Anyway? and The Second City. Not only did shows like MadTV and Saturday Night Live – SNL –
Tragedy, Comedy – Part II
One thing that has been synonymous with not only theater, but life, is that there is a fine balance of tragedy and comedy; sad and happy; negative and positive. In
Tragedy, Comedy – Part I
Improvisation, comedy and theater have a place in society now more than ever. With negative images flooding social media, television and everywhere one looks, the arts are proof that in
Improv is like Religion
Improv and religion go hand in hand. Now, I know, yo’ mama told you not to talk about religion and politics, but this blog throws mama’s sentiment out of the
Improv is like Religion
Improv and religion go hand in hand. Now, I know, yo’ mama told you not to talk about religion and politics, but this blog throws mama’s sentiment out of the
Mother of Improv
In honor of the Mother’s Day holiday [May 8th, 2016] this edition will highlight the mother of improvisation; Viola Spolin. Viola Spolin, who lived until 88, passing in 1994, was a distinguished
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