How to create characters in improv and acting.
Many have a goal like this for an improv scene… be clever or funny. Be witting, be surprising, be “big”, do some voice, do something unexpected. You get it. While those things can be great, they are usually not what…
Many of us got into improv because we like words. We love witty banter, sometimes a clever little monologue in the middle of a scene, and the fun of building a story through conversation. But sometimes, that strength can also…
A source of improv ideas in the scene (and you don't gotta think on your feet)
When learning improv, many of us are are given a piece of advice for playing the grounded character (or voice of reason): “Just react like you would in real life.” This is an excellent starting point for understanding how to…
Between practices we can practice on our own to develop our skills and confidence so time is better utilized when you can get together (or do that solo show).
Newsletter #59: Getting inspiration from yourself and others to create interesting characters
Newsletter #58: Develop some realistic characters by examining honesty in their creation and reactions
Have you had an issue being the voice of reason in scenes? Grounding a scene? Learn what's "normal", weird, and how it can mess with our heads when doing scenes
Have you had an issue being the voice of reason in scenes? Grounding a scene? This episode discusses what's "normal", weird, and how it can mess with our heads and scenes.
Are you a neurodivergent who masks? What are some of the common ways this influences your acting, improvising, and performance? Learn how neurodivergent masking can help in your peas in a pod or character matching scenes