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AIN09 – 3 This is your brain on improv

November 14th, 2009 | Add a Comment

I partnered with Janet Crawford (www.brainfriendly.com) to present on the neuroscience that underlies improv! Some details can be found on the AIN website http://appliedimprov.ning.com/forum/topics/this-is-your-brain-on-improv There is also discussion, chat, and other social network features on the website that allows you to connect with other coaches, facilitators, and improvisers. Some of the highlights of the presentation are: … Read entire article »

Filed under: Applied Improv, Applied Improv Network 2009, Conferences, General

KJ2 – Learning – Failure is the only option

August 10th, 2009 | 6 Comments

KJ2 – Learning – Failure is the only option

Notes from a Keith Johnstone retreat – August 8, 2009 I wanted to learn the unicycle, so I went out and bought one. After 15 minutes I gave up and put it away until a friend of mine told me it takes 6 hours to learn. So I tried again and learned to ride in 5 hours. (paraphrased from Keith’s lecture) … Read entire article »

Filed under: Keith Johnstone, Performing Improv, Teaching Improv, Theater Games