Whether you’re a writer, a sculptor, a designer, or a banjo-player, showing up, staying open-minded, asking for help, and not being obsessed with the tools at your disposal will ultimately make you a better creator.
Lessons From The Masters, Volume 1: Michael Gellman→
The performers we love let their mouths run ahead of their brains. They’ll say something without thinking and then let their brains catch up to justify it. This is an incredibly fun and scary way to play. It will lead you to places you never anticipated. The best improvisers trust themselves enough to know that they can justify anything. Try shutting off your brain for a moment in your next scene. It’s like letting go of the wheel of a car. Once you say that line that comes from your subconscious, put your hands back on the wheel and keep driving in your new direction. It will take you to wild new discoveries that will amuse the audience and you.
You’re Going To Meet Some People: The Podcast! This Sunday!
For the last few months I’ve been interviewing Harold team members for the Improv Conspiracy’s blog. I keep getting one request – you should podcast these interviews.
So we’re going to try it, with the first ever You’re Going To Meet Some People Live. Ivan Miskovic and Cat Commander are our guests, and we will be having a chat, doing some scenes, and answering your burning questions about improv, life, or anything else that comes to mind. And yep, we’ll be recording the show for a potential Improv Conspiracy podcast.
Get down to the Dan for the Red Hot Improv Jam then stay all night – You’re Going to Meet Some People Live kicks off at 7pm, right before The Remix.
You’re Going to Meet Some People: Tim Quabba→
Talking to Tim about Will Ferrell the drummer, favourite colours, and Roger the limo driver.
The Art of Adding Specifics to Improv Scenes→
You’re Going to Meet Some People: Patrick Rehill→
Talking to Pat about what improv could be, dating profiles, and pre-show traditions.
You’re Going to Meet Some People: Laura Buskes→
Talking to Laura about seeing people as colours, the escape of improv, and finding discoveries.
Airblade team photo
The team. Come watch.
You’re Going to Meet Some People: The Sparrow Men→
Talking to Andy and Marcus of The Sparrow Men about gin, two-person improv, and finding improv.