Perception notes... and community jams! - #54
Newsletter #54: Community jams are TOMORROW so check inside for where to sign up with their hosts!
Greetings improv friends!
It’s the 54th improv Update newsletter formerly known as Flat Improv, coming at you from ImprovUpdate.com. Exciting. Confusing. Exciting.
So we’re heading into that space of time where the days are really short in the northern hemisphere and the nights are really long. Great for making digital content in!
Well I guess that’s how I roll. I’m busy at work and have finished some really strange new audio/video content that involves animation, music, and acting. Ooooh good grief, I bet some of you are thinking based on my last (discount) personal project :)
On to the reason you’re really here: improv stuff.
Oh wait. On that note. Did anyone notice I put a cool song at the end? It’s because I love.
In this week's newsletter you will find:
Improv resource about being more inclusive in improv spaces
Improv jams from the online improv community
Comedy Livestreams to check out.
Improv resources & shows
More thoughts on being perceived from the Neurodiversity in Improv newsletter contains an article about making comedy and improv spaces more inclusive by considering issues around being perceived when asking questions and seeking help in practices and classes especially. Find the free article here.
Improv Jams & Events
Improv Jams and Events: These are a fun way to get in reps, have fun, and meet new friends! They are online and free, so no matter where you are, you can attend.
Online Improv Jams
Check out these great online improv jams from the community! These jams are organized by their respective hosts, so please contact them with any questions. Click the links provided to find out more information about each jam and sign up!
December 6 11am PT - Improv Jam with Keri [Register with Keri on Eventbrite]
December 6 5pm PT - Improv Jam with Jenice [Register with Jenice on Eventbrite]. Contact Jenice here on Whatsapp.
Ongoing Community Jams
Audio Online Improv Jams: Mondays 4-6pm PT and Saturdays 2pm-4pm PT on oozebear.com . Open to all!
Want to list your free online improv jam or workshop here? Just reply or comment with a link to the details and I'll add your jam here! Do it!
Improv & Comedy Livestreams
Comedy Livestreams that I think look pretty cool that happen to be coming up soon or available right now (no affiliation):
Dec 7: Hyperfocus: A Neurodivergent Comedy Show [Livestream]
Dec 7: The Crossword Show [Livestream]
Dec 11: Guster’s Holiday Hits & Bits [Livestream]
Other Stuff
Here are some other improv or comedy things you might want to get involved with.
Bluesky
Want to get added to a Bluesky starter pack for neurodivergent improvisers / actors/ performers / etc? Find the post here for more info, and reply to the post or DM me to get added.
Fact or Word of the Week
As per usual, here's yet another fact or word of the week…. this week we have a fact.
FACT: On Dec 6, 1917 two ships collided in Halifax harbour. A fire ignited, and about 20 minutes later reached explosives that were being carried on one of the ships. This accident caused a massive explosion, now called the Halifax Explosion, which caused 2000 deaths, 6000 injuries and destroyed many homes.
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Subscribe to Neurodivergent Minds in Comedy podcast for episodes about being autistic, ADHD or otherwise neurodivergent and doing improv, performance, acting, and more. Or subscribe to the Neurodiversity in Improv newsletter HERE for writings in this space. The focus is on learning, diversity, and inclusion in the comedy community, so it is relevant to everyone in this space.
my warmest of regards and salutations,
Jen deHaan
ImprovUpdate.com | NeurodivergentComedy.com | StereoForest.com
BONUS SONG RECOMMENDATION: We Bad, We Know by ZOI, Byfox