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Keith Johnstone in 140 characters
Keith Johnstone is teaching in San Francisco now (August 2010) and we are tweeting bits from his workshop. Follow ImprovNotebook (click here). And follow the hashtag: #KJBats Sample Tweets: I think my brain is much more intelligent than I am…so I tend to trust it. ~Keith Johnstone Best side-coaching for improvisers in a scene? “Do it.” Some actors don’t want to move into the future. ~Keith Johnstone Beginners will almost always shout: “Come in!” when the doorbell … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, General, Performing Improv, Teaching Improv
What does your audience want?
The woman was driving a young man in her car. “I have something I want to tell you”, she said. “O-Kay”, he replied “I better fasten my seat belt.” They talked about auto safety and traffic for a little while then a bell rang and the actors looked up at the rest of the class. “That’s 20 seconds” I said. “Take a few moments to discuss what you think the audience wants to know about this scene.” The two … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, Improv Exercises, Teaching Improv
Did you find your girlfriend/boyfriend through Improv?
Improv is one of the most playful things we can do as adults. It combines fantasy, role-playing, social interaction and the excitement of performance. It’s an emotionally charged activity. Love can bloom. Sometimes love ends when the actors walk off the stage….but sometimes….it continues to grow. I’ve seen many many many relationships get started through improv. What’s your story? [image: Penny Mathews] … Read entire article »
Filed under: Featured, General, Improv in Life
Improv Quotes: A Few of Our Favorites
Improv Quotes: Our Favorites The Keith Johnstone Quotes come from the workshops I have attended. The Viola Spolins Quote the first one comes from a less direct method. I saw it posted on the internet. And my friend Gary Schwartz has authenticated it. The second one comes from the video “Viola Spolin Conducts Theater Games” The James Cranna Quote comes from a recent workshop I attended with him. The Del Close quotes comes from an internet … Read entire article »
Filed under: General, Improv in Life
The top 2 ways to get twitter viewers to click through to your blog article:
The top 2 ways to get twitter viewers to click through to your blog article: … Read entire article »
Filed under: General
What would you ask a stranger? On Stage?
Would you answer these questions on stage? In front of an audience of strangers? Have you ever cheated on a test? Ever been so drunk you can’t remember what happened? Why didn’t you marry that great guy/gal you went out with for so long? When were the best years of your life? What recurring dreams do you have? Oh, I forgot to mention, you don’t know what questions are coming? No preparation. The Life Game is an improv show where talented actors … Read entire article »
Filed under: Performing Improv
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