So I was hanging out backstage with Richard Garriott, local video game tycoon and self-funded space traveler, along with about 20 other comedians. I noticed that nobody was talking to Garriott, either because they were all…
If you are an improviser of any kind, of any level, you, my friend, are partaking in a very spiritual practice—whether you realize it or not. I learned this for the first time after my…
The Role of the Audience in Improv Theater by Shana Merlin “I wouldn’t sit there if I were you.” I told her.But she didn’t listen. My troupemate thought she had snagged a prime seat. “I never…
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Information and goals are constantly changing, but you need to project a sense of confidence, safety and control while challenging your team members to do their best. It’s hard to learn how to be a…
On paper, Charna Halpern is intimidating. Really intimidating. Through her partnership with Del Close, she co-founded ImprovOlympic, developed The Harold and helped launch the careers of everyone from Chris Farley to Matt Besser to Rachel…
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