Time Jumps and Non Linear Storytelling
In Sunday’s GGG rehearsal, we worked on time jumps and non-linear storytelling. I think it can really open up our stories, which so far have only move forward in time, usually with little time passing…
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24 (minutes) at Austin Improv Co-op
This Friday Shannon and I had our third performance of “24 (minutes)” but our first performance as our two person troupe, GET UP. Overall it was a swell time. The house was a nice size…
More Positive Feedback
Here’s an email I received from one of the School-Works participants: “I just wanted to thank you for providing us with the best workshop I’ve ever attended at ACC! I got so much good information…
Funny Girls Girls Girls
A feature article on Girls Girls Girls is appearing in Austin Woman Magazine this month. Major props to Matt Vance for making it all happen. Check out the whole thing Funny Girls Girls Girls. There’s…
School-Works Rocks
Today I finished the first of the 2-day training sessions for the faculty at Austin Community College Department of Visual Communication. I have to say that it was a resounding success. My greatest compliment was…
Merlin-Works Showtime
Merlin-Works had a private improv show last night for the Regents School of Austin. It was a short-form show starring myself, Shannon McCormick, and Ben Sterling. The youth really enjoyed it, especially the audience participation…
The World Welcomes Lily
Okay, so this doesn’t have alot to do with improv, but I did have to get a plane ticket in a hurry this weekend. My niece, Lily Ramona Merlin, was born on Friday May 13th…