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Photos From BATS Improv Benefit for Haiti

Photos From BATS Improv Benefit for Haiti

Here are a few photos from the BATS Improv Benefit for Haiti. The BATS Improv Bayfront Theater was sold out and we raised $6,000 dollars.  The money will go to Doctors without Borders and Partners in Health.  Both are on the ground in  Haiti and are considered to be excellent charities. I was the host of the event and found myself sitting in the isle.  I snapped a few shots. … Read entire article »

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Improv meets Frat Party!

Improv meets Frat Party!

Many improv games have ‘conditions’ for play. For example, Touch Talk requires the actors to be in physical contact whenever they speak.  If they are not in physical contact then they must not speak. These conditions offer a clear judgment of RIGHT and WRONG. Combine this type of improv with a bar and you have Thirsty! The Premier Improv Drinking Party The object?  Improv and … Read entire article »

Performance Anxiety

Performance Anxiety

Opening night. New format. Brand new cast only together for one week with one rehearsal. If this was anything but an improv show we might be considered crazy for trying it. But this was an improv show, so there was just a normal amount of nerves that give me a pre-show burst. However tonight was different for two reasons. … Read entire article »

KIDS – IMPROV – STORYTELLING

KIDS – IMPROV – STORYTELLING

Took an improv class. Loved it. Continued. Quit my full time, full medical/dental/eye, three week paid vacation job. Met a cute boy on the improv stage. Fell in love. Got married. Got two kids, ages 2 and 4. AWHAT? How the heck did that happen?But I am here to tell you that improv makes you a KICK-ASS parent, in every realm, … Read entire article »

Interview with William Hall for Brazillian Improv Blog

Interview with William Hall for Brazillian Improv Blog

The world of improv and social networking are coming together in exciting ways. Lala Bradshaw is an improviser in Brazil and interviewed me for her Improv Blog. The interview is in English AND Spanish. Here is the link:  William Interview. http://improvisandoblog.wordpress.com/2010/01/17/william-hall-a-improvisacao-norte-americana/ Please take a moment to read it through.  Thank you. Here is an excerpt: Improvisando:How to improvisation came into your career? William Hall: When I was studying … Read entire article »

Take This Longform Workshop!

Take This Longform Workshop!

Improv Notebook Workshop January 30, 2010: Improv Long Form $35 Improv Long-form Dragon Theater Palo Alto Saturday, January 30, 3-6pm $35 this class $60 both January classes Sign up online now! Creating Longer Stories Here’s what you will get An introduction to long-form formats (Harold, Triptych) stories that last over multiple scenes! This class will focus on scenes and less on theory – more doing less talking! Previous student have … Read entire article »