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Hosting a work party – improv style part 2
In I talked about emceeing a work party on your own. Here are some games that can adapt well to a work environment. Of course, you can always contact William or Rich and get some help or have us help you with hosting, improvising, teaching some improv, or just helping choose and adapt games for your audience. Here are some games to try: … Read entire article »
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Hosting a work party – improv style part 1
One of our readers, Stephaine, left a the following comment to the article : This year I am the emcee of our company Christmas party. i’ve been to a party before and the host was an improvisor. he really got the room pumped up with a couple quick games using different staff. … It’s a sit down dinner in a banquet hall, so I will have a stage area and captive audience. Here is my advise for Stephanie … Read entire article »
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Audience Size Matters
Recently I wrote about emceeing improv shows which gave some good guidelines for emceeing any show. But the venue, audience size, and even audience temperament can change things quite a bit. The one main rule I use is simple. Stick with the truth of the show. … Read entire article »
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How to Host an Improv Show
The lights come up, there is music playing, you are sitting in your comfy theater seat and waiting for something to happen. Who is the next person you see? The MC. The emcee. The Master of Ceremonies.The host of the evening. The emcee is like the host of a party and the theater is their house. For me emceeing in two simple rules that cover almost everything. … Read entire article »
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