A little tidbit of Austin Improv lore: Michael Joplin drove me to my first improv audition in Austin in 1997, giving me a ride from West Campus to the Velveeta room. Michael was already on…
Have you always wanted to try improv or check out Merlin Works? What if you could win a free eight week Improv 101 course just by liking Merlin Works on Facebook? Improv 101 is normally…
It’s time for Spring Cleaning: getting rid of all that junk that clutters your life and mind to make space for the fun new projects that bring you energy and joy. So drop off that…
Every month or so, Merlin Works releases a new email newsletter, with a feature article about how improv applies to other aspects of life and vice versa. This month’s feature article focuses on how the…
You can now get your $25 discount on Merlin Works Spring Improv Classes through Tuesday, March 6th. We’ve extended the deadline by 24 hours to allow for all the quirks of the new website to…
Most workshops start with some ice breaker or warm-up activities to get everyone acquainted, comfortable, focused and energized. After warm-ups, the instructor will give you a brief introduction into the topic at hand and then…
You can’t really learn improv, can you? Of course you can! Spontaneity, creativity, and listening are just like any other skill–you can practice them and get better. It’s like jazz improvisation. You would never just…