The Improv Chronicle Podcast

The Return of Clowning: Transforming Improv

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:37:49 GMT

Clowns are making a comeback, and their impact on the world of improv is undeniable. In this episode, Lloydie explores the resurgence of clowning and its influence on improvisation. He speaks with several improvisers who integrate clowning into their practice to understand the overlap, the differences, and the essence of clowning.

Guests:

Lee Kennedy – Clown and Middle Banana at Club Wormhole https://www.instagram.com/club_wormhole/

Andel Sudik – Improviser and Teacher https://www.yesandel.com/

Isaac Charles Kessler – Clown and Improviser https://www.instagram.com/isaackessler/

Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd

Podcast Theme:

Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

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Arctic Beginnings: Climate Comedy on Tour

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 05:30:32 GMT

Not many improv projects start with a trip to the Arctic and then end up trying to save the world. In this episode, Lloydie delves into the unique and inspiring journey of "We Built This City on Rock'n Coal," a climate change improv science comedy touring show. This initiative is touring the west coast of Ireland and Northern Ireland, aiming to make the climate crisis more accessible and engaging through comedy and improv. Find out more at http://www.rockandcoal.ie/

Guests:

Jessamyn Fairfield – Improviser and Scientist

Katy Schutte – Improviser, Writer, and Theatre Maker

Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd

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The Masks We Wear: The Danger Of Assimilation In Improv

Tue, 21 May 2024 05:30:25 GMT

David Escobedo, a PhD candidate and the mind behind the Improv Boost website, joins Lloydie to explore the complexities of maintaining individuality while fostering group collaboration. They discuss the balance between contributing one's unique voice and accommodating others, the unintentional nature of assimilation, and the impact it has on storytelling diversity.

Guest:

David Escobedo

Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd

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Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

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SPECIAL: Kornfeld And Andrews: The Radio Plays

Tue, 07 May 2024 05:30:35 GMT

This is a special bonus episode showcasing a brand new podcast: Kornfeld and Andrews: The Radio Plays.

Subscribe to hear more episodes at podfollow.com/kornfeldandandrews

Two co-workers need to sharpen the important presentation they have to make, but both appear to be lost in the corporate machine, while simultaneously being in the work restrooms.

Improvised by:

Louis Kornfeld

Rick Andrews

Produced by:

Lloydie James Lloyd

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Scene Hog? Ensuring Everyone Gets Their Moment to Shine

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 06:57:13 GMT

What happens when one artist takes up too much space? This episode, Lloydie dives into the delicate dance of sharing the spotlight.

We hear from Swedish improviser Hjalmar Hardestam who reflects on the fine line between supporting scenes and steamrolling them. As he recounts his experiences from the Robin Hood International Improv Festival, we're offered a glimpse into the self-awareness required to balance personal drive with ensemble harmony.

We also meet Autumn Unwin, who candidly shares her journey from a newbie to a seasoned improviser with a passion for inclusivity. Both guests explore the nuances of stage dynamics, from the pitfalls of hogging the limelight to the challenges of coaxing reluctant performers into joining the fun on stage.

Guests:

Hjalmar Hardestam

Autumn Unwin

Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd

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Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

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Choosing To Know: The "Five-Seconds Ahead" Improv Tool

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 07:14:12 GMT

Have you ever watched an improv scene unfold and felt like you were witnessing a real-life magic trick? That's the power of the 'choose to know' philosophy in improvisation, as taught by the acclaimed actor and improviser Craig Cackowski. In this episode Lloydie sits down with Craig to discuss this transformative approach to improv that has the potential to not only solve common scene issues but also to leave audiences spellbound... and then tries it out with a group of improvisers to see how it differs from a "Yes And" exercise.

Guest:

Craig Cackowski

Take a class with him in LA: https://wgimprovschool.com/teachers/view/34

Check out the two-person show he does with his wife Carla: https://orangetuxedoimprov.com/

Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd

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Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

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Bridging The Improv Divide - A Tale Of Two Cities' Improv Alliance

Tue, 26 Mar 2024 06:30:21 GMT

In a groundbreaking move, two improv theaters from different cities forge a unique collaboration, setting the stage for a new era of improvisational comedy. This episode takes you on a journey from Chicago to Brooklyn as Lloydie explores the partnership between the iO Theater and the Brooklyn Comedy Collective. Discover the behind-the-scenes story of how these institutions are creating a dynamic bridge, facilitating the exchange of performers, teachers, and students. Hear from Steve Plock, General Manager of iO Theater, and Philip Markle, Artistic Director of the BCC, as they discuss the genesis of this sister theater relationship and its potential to reshape the improv landscape. From fostering talent to nurturing international connections, this episode uncovers the enthusiasm and the strategic moves that hope to invigorate the community and celebrate the art of improv.

In this episode you hear from:

Steve Plock - General Manager, iO Theater

Philip Markle - Artistic Director and Founder, Brooklyn Comedy Collective

Hosted by Lloydie James Lloyd

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Scene Initiations: Action, Reception, and the Unspoken

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:30:30 GMT

Is the initiation of a scene all that important? How do we make a good start? What are different ways of starting off? This episode we delve into the essence of what makes a good scene start. Guest Rob Norman shares his wisdom on the importance of the "first breath" of a scene, the power of emotions over words, and the necessity of making bold choices on stage. We explore the nuanced craft of initiating scenes and the struggles of overcoming improviser's politeness. This episode offers a fresh perspective on creating compelling scenes that resonate both with fellow performers and the audience.

In this episode you hear from:

Rob Norman - Author and Improviser - "Improvising Now: A Practical Guide to Modern Improv"

Episode hosted and produced by Lloydie James Lloyd

Podcast Theme:

Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

Improvising Now: A Practical Guide to Modern Improv

https://www.amazon.com/Improvising-Now-Practical-Guide-Modern/dp/1505912336

The Backline Podcast

https://backline.podbean.com/

The Complete Improviser by Bill Arnett

https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Improviser-Bill-Arnett/dp/1541172817

Improv Chronicle Newsletter

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The Improv Burnout Chronicles: When Passion Leads To Exhaustion

Tue, 27 Feb 2024 06:30:02 GMT

Step behind the curtain with Lloydie on the Improv Chronicle as he lifts the lid on a situation impacting a growing number in the improv community: burnout. Lloydie connects with Laura, a member of the Glasgow improv scene and producer of Edinburgh International Improv Festival, and David Raitt, a Toronto improviser with decades of experience, to discuss the fine line between passion and exhaustion. This episode looks at the resilience of creative people navigating the demands of performance, administration, and personal well-being in improvisational comedy.

In this episode you hear:

Laura Hotchkiss - EIIF - https://www.edimprovfest.com/about

David Raitt - The Improv Illusionist - https://improvillusionist.com/

Hosted by Lloydie James Lloyd

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The Chemistry of Comedy: Building an Improv Family

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 06:30:14 GMT

Navigating the nuances of forming an improv team can be as complex as a well-crafted scene. In this episode of The Improv Chronicle Podcast, we delve deep into the essentials of team dynamics, commitment levels, and the alchemy of personalities that can make or break a group's chemistry. Hear insights from improvisers who have been through the process of assembling and reassembling teams in the ever-evolving landscape of improv.

In this episode you hear from:

Jack Cross - Rhymes Against Humanity and The Improclaimers, Nottingham (UK)

Jeanette Bird-Bradley - Rhymes Against Humanity, Nottingham (UK)

Chris Locke - A Bristol (UK) based improviser

Hosted by Lloydie James Lloyd, this conversation isn't just about finding the right people; it's about the journey of trial, error, and the joy found in the unexpected moments onstage and off.

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Just A Slice Of Life On Stage

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 06:30:34 GMT

In the delicate dance of life's minor dramas, improvisers find a canvas rich with comedic potential. But how does one transform the everyday into an engaging slice-of-life scene on stage? In this episode of The Improv Chronicle Podcast, we delve into the artistry required to elevate the mundane to the extraordinary. Join us as we explore the subtle craft of finding humor in the smallest moments with New York City's seasoned improviser and teacher, Louis Kornfeld, and the UK's own Jenny Rowe of The Maydays and Impromptu Shakespeare. Discover the power of microdramas, the allure of authenticity, and the delicate balance between reality and performance.

In this episode you hear:

Louis Kornfeld from The Magnet Theater

Jenny Rowe from The Maydays

Episode hosted and produced by Lloydie James Lloyd

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Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

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Actor Lessons For Improvisers

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 06:30:32 GMT

How does acting training help improvisers?

Three improvisers who trained as actors share what acting training can give improvisers to help make their shows better - and how improv helps their acting too.

On this episode you hear:

Eleanor Stankiewicz - IG: @elestankiewicz / @thenewlywedsimprov / linktr.ee/elestankiewicz

Anděl Sudik - yesandel.com

Dan Simpson - itsdansimpson.com

Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd - an improviser based in Nottingham, England

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Expert Tips For 2024

Tue, 02 Jan 2024 06:30:37 GMT

A new year, new you? Looking to supercharge your improv with some tips from great improvisers? The Improv Chronicle has got you covered. In the last four and a half years, this podcast has spoken to a lot of improvisers and gained a lot of insights. This podcast and chosen a few of those insights, some of which haven't been heard before, and put together a series of tips and things to think about for 2024. Here's to a great new year of improvisation.

Guests (in order of appearance):

Rob Norman - The Backline Podcast / Second City

Patti Styles - https://www.pattistiles.com/

Dave Pasquesi - TJ and Dave https://books.google.com/books/about/Improvisation_at_the_Speed_of_Life.html?id=zyjWoQEACAAJ

Kathy Rinaldi - ImprompTwo https://www.facebook.com/ImpromptuSarasota/

Colin Mochrie - Whose Line Is It Anyway

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Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd - an improviser based in Nottingham, England

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Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

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The Benefits Of The End Of Class Show

Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:30:51 GMT

What's the point of putting a bunch of students on stage after they have been learning improv for a series of weeks? How much does it add to their learning and how do we set these shows up for success. Hear from Lloydie's students after their most recent end of term show, and from improv teachers with advice on making a student show a success.

This episode features:

Rick Andrews - Magnet Theater NYC

Chelsea Clarke - UCB Theatre NYC

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Isn't It Time We Took Tech Seriously?

Tue, 05 Dec 2023 06:30:49 GMT

How can we use lighting and sound better in our improv. In this episode, you hear from two improvisers who also do tech and who give you a view from the tech box. This episode aims to help on-stage improvisers and improv teams think more about their tech.

You will hear from:

Cleo Pettitt - Lloydie's cousin and a professional set and costume designer

Charlotte Brown

Matt Holman

Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd

Podcast Theme:

Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

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Yeah, But That's Not Improv, Is It?

Tue, 21 Nov 2023 06:30:59 GMT

Is the medium of improv too often confused with the genre of improv? Surely improv isn’t one thing in the same way that theatre isn’t one thing. The genre is not the medium. This episode explores how we make the distinction between improv and styles of improv.

Guests:

Jim Fishwick (Jetpack Theatre / ITS / New Zealand Improv Festival - Insta: @fimjishwick)

Hannah Platts (Tiny Stories / Rhymes Against Humanity / Date Night)

Will Naameh (MC Hammersmith / Spontaneous Players / Shamilton / Baby Wants Candy)

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Book referenced in podcast - Improvise Freely by Patti Styles:

https://www.pattistiles.com/english

Host / Producer:

Lloydie James Lloyd

Podcast Theme:

Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

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Reaching Your Peak In Improv

Tue, 07 Nov 2023 09:02:57 GMT

Why is it that some improvisers avoid playing with an older improviser, or when they do get to play with them, they make them their grandparents? Given some of the most famous, gifted improvisers who sell out shows are over the age of 60, why do peculiar attitudes around age still exist in our art form?

This episode you hear from:

Kathy Rinaldi - ImprompTwo, Sarasota, Florida

Shaun Landry - The Ledge Theatre, LA

The u3a group, Market Harborough, UK

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Lloydie James Lloyd

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I've Just Moved - Can I Play?

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:38:32 GMT

Moving your life to a new town or city is a big undertaking - there’s a lot to sort out. So what’s it like getting settled in a new city’s improv scene? Hear from three improvisers who have moved their lives to another city and then worked on fitting into that city's improv scene.

This episode hear from:

Robby Appleton (formerly Tennessee, now Chicago)

Cale Bain (formerly Toronto, now Sydney)

Liam Webber (formerly Nottingham, now Sydney)

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Lloydie James Lloyd

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Scene Shifting - Post Pandemic Changes

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 05:30:07 GMT

Improvisers from different cities across the world talk about the many and varied changes that have happened to their scenes. From theatres closing to new ones opening - from scenes losing improvisers to those who are gaining new performers. Hear how scenes across the globe have changed, adapted and evolved.

This episode features:

Cale Bain - Improv Theatre Sydney

Jorin Garguilo - CIC Theatre, Chicago

Hellena Jang - IMFROG, Seoul

Shaun Landry - The Ledge Theatre, LA

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Lloydie James Lloyd

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When Should You Walk Into A Scene?

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT

Whether you are an improviser who hesitates to walk on, or someone who just can’t resist entering a scene, you know a walk-on has the power to change what is happening on stage.

Marcel Blanch-de Wilt is a Sydney-based improviser and he believes there is never a bad time to enter an improv scene. He encourages new improvisers to jump in and have fun. While others argue there are times when entering a scene may disrupt the flow or emotion, Marcel believes overthinking leads to hesitation.

This episode you also hear from Sam Irving and Vera Chok who take slightly divergent views on the how and when of a walk-on in improvised scenes.

Guests:

Vera Chok

IG: @verachok and verachok.org

Marcel Blanch-de Wilt

https://marcelthecomedian.substack.com/

Sam Irving

https://www.thespontaneousplayers.com/

Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd

Improv Chronicle Newsletter:

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That First Show Back

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:49:14 GMT

Slowly, gradually, in some parts of the world, live shows are coming back. For some performers it’s their first shows back in front of a live audience in 16 months. That sort of gap between shows is something many improvisers never thought they’d have to face and it’s meant a whole big mix of emotions.

This episode features:

Liam Webber

https://www.liamwebberimprov.co.uk/

Nottingham improv duo The Clones

Twitter: @liam_webber

Instagram: @liamjwebber

Tanyika Carey

https://www.cherubimprov.org

Twitter: @TanyikaCarey

IG: @TanyikaCarey

Tanyika's sketch team IG: @GaryfromHR.

Katy Schutte

https://www.katyschutte.co.uk/

Twitter: @katyschutte

Instagram: @katyschutte

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

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A Tale Of Two Improv Places

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 22:47:39 GMT

What happens when two improv organisations in different parts of the world happen to have the same name - and then discover each other exist?

This is the story of The Improv Place, USA and The Improv Place, UK. Last week, after a series of conversations, one of the two organisations changed names. This episode tells the story of how these companies came about, and how they reached a resolution about their names.

This episode features:

Jermaine Trice from The Improv Place

Check out recordings of some of the shows The Improv Place has been staging by following these links:

Voices - Episode 7

https://youtu.be/WKX_9US110k

Pandemic Chef - Episode 3

https://youtu.be/-VOgCldPpow

Sing! - Episode 1

https://youtu.be/Q3JyOclEFoc

Variété - Episode 1

https://youtu.be/NUaIayFtQ24

The House Show - Episode 1

https://youtu.be/VUmayiFs9nI

Katy Schutte and Chris Mead from The Improv Place UK, which is now known as The International Improv Station

You can find them at their old site, ahead of their rebrand at

https://theimprov.place/

which will soon become - http://internationalimprovstation.com/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

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Save The Scene

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:14:12 GMT

How do we turn a scene around when it isn't going as well as we intended. This episode, host Lloydie gets voicemails from improvisers around the world with top tips on how to rescue a scene that's not going well.

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This show features:

Andel Sudik

Jon Nguyen

Emma Bird

Pete Bergen

Hannah Platts

Monika Ozdarska

Tim Sniffen

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

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How External Factors Influence Our Improv

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 21:40:03 GMT

How much do external factors like the space we play in or the audience have an influence on what we do on stage as improvisers - and how much impact should they have? Three improvisers from three different countries give their thoughts on the impact of the audience, the spaces they play in and how much attention we should pay to that.

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This show features:

Emily Brady:

Check out her podcast, The Improv Treehouse here: https://soundcloud.com/improvtreehouse

Rob Mulligan:

Check out Rob's two podcasts:

Good Stuf with Rob and Nick - https://anchor.fm/good-stuf-podcast

Adverture Incorporated - https://adventureincpod.com/

Rob Norman:

Check out Rob's podcast, The Backline here: https://thesonarnetwork.com/the-backline/

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Getting Stuck In Your Head

Tue, 18 May 2021 21:49:54 GMT

From time to time, many (if not most) improvisers find themselves stuck inside their head and thinking too much. How can we identify when it is happening, and how can we moderate any negative impact it might be having on our performance.

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This episode features:

Shari Hazlett

Instagram: @ShariHazlett

Jessica Mitolo

https://www.secondcity.com/people/chicago/jessica-mitolo/

Jay Sukow

https://todayimprov.com/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

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When Improv Means Business

Tue, 04 May 2021 22:51:36 GMT

What exactly does improv give to the corporate world and how is it benefitting workplaces, even during (or especially during) the pandemic! This episode we explore the ways improv is helping the business world become more effective and more human, and how not knowing what is to come can be an advantage.

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This episode features:

Richard Bradford, head of facilitation at The Maydays:

Aih Mendoza from Third World Improv:

https://thirdworldimprov.com

www.facebook.com/thirdworldimprov

and check out Third World Improv's house team who are performing weekly shows here: www.facebook.com/housekeepingimprov

Neil Mullarkey from The Comedy Store Players:

https://neilmullarkey.com

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

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Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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Stage Fright

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 22:24:25 GMT

What happens when you get stage fright and how have some improvisers overcome it? This episode features personal stories about how people have overcome their own anxieties about performing at a time when some others are feeling nerves for the first time.

If you are experiencing any sort of anxiety in relation to going onto the stage, do talk to someone about it. I hope this podcast is helpful but please remember, if you need advice on your specific situation, do see a professional.

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This episode features:

Luke Benson:

You can hear Luke on Look What’s After Happening - an improvised comedy podcast where Luke and Mark Cantan present a nonsensical history of the world as characters Colin Spress and Cillian Vermillion, without the burden of facts or knowledge. Recent guests include Jess McKenna, Dan Lippert, Jon Gabrus and Ryan Rosenberg.

Neil Munro:

Neil works as a media producer, filmmaker, photographer, editor, performer, & podcaster. His is the editor of the We Are What We Overcome Podcast about mental health - https://facebook.com/WAWWOpodcast/

Susan Messing:

Find Susan on Twitter at @MessingSusan

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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Exploring The Game Of The Scene

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 22:28:26 GMT

The Game Of The Scene is one of the more debated improv concepts. Part of that debate has simply focused on defining what we mean by ‘the game of the scene’ and part of the debate has been about its usefulness or necessity. This episode we explore definitions of Game and hear from those who use this tool and those who don’t.

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This episode features:

Bill Arnett

https://chicagoimprovstudio.com/

Brandon Gardner

https://losangeles.ucbtrainingcenter.com/

https://www.wgimprovschool.com/

Patti Styles

https://www.pattistiles.com/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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The Future Of Online Improv

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 22:30:11 GMT

As we continue talking about the move towards getting back to improv in real life, what will happen to online improv? To begin with it was a stop-gap for most, but one year in, it’s fostered an international community that isn’t going to go away. So when we are back doing shows in real life, where does online improv fit?

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This episode features:

Jason Geis:

CSZN Comedy Network: twitch.tv/csznchicago (come watch anytime)

Theater: cszchicago.com

Classes (online): https://www.cszchicago.com/training

Laxmi Priya:

Improv Comedy Bangalore (https://www.icbangalore.com/)

Braínne Edge:

https://www.comedysportz.co.uk/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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Considering Not Going Back To Improv

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 22:54:02 GMT

As the vaccine rollouts happen around the world, announcements are beginning to be made about when theatres might be able to open later in the year.

This episode you’re going to hear from improvisers who, after a year of doing no live performance, have been considering not going back to the art form.

CONTENT WARNING:

This episode features conversations about grief and suicidal thoughts.

If you are impacted by these topics or need help, please follow these links. There are people and organisations who can help you.

https://unitedgmh.org/mental-health-support

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_lines

This show features:

Brendan Duffy

Hear Brendan on The James Bond A-Z podcast: https://podfollow.com/jamesbondatoz/

Hellena Jang

Follow Hellena on social media to find out about classes:

Facebook: Hellena Jang

Instagram: hellena_jang

Videos(YouTube) : https://www.youtube.com/user/dkdltm80

Korean website: http://hellenajang.com

Hugh Clark

Follow Hugh on Twitter @Hugh_what_where

Hugh is in Stealing The Show - follow them at @Showtheft on all platforms

MATES: The Improvised '90s Sitcom is @matesimprov on Facebook and Twitter

Space Base Mars podcast is @spacebasemars on all platforms, listen at https://pod.link/spacebasemars

Susan Messing

Find Susan on Twitter at @MessingSusan

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When Improv Meets Sketch

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 22:37:54 GMT

Go to a lot of improv theatre websites and alongside the classes in improv, you’ll often see classes in sketch comedy too. Why are improv and sketch such regular bedfellows and how can being an improviser help you be a better sketch writer?

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This episode features:

Shantira Jackson

Find out more about Shantira here: https://www.shantira.com

Armando Diaz

Take a sketch or improv class online at Armando's theatre here: https://magnettheater.com/

Susan Harrison

Check out the improvised podcast Susan does with Gemma Arrowsmith - "Hayley and Ruth:Two Stars" here: https://www.comedy.co.uk/podcasts/hayley_ruth_two_stars/

Susanyeeha on Instagram and @SueHarrison123 on Twitter

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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Dramatic Improv - Leaning Into The Emotion

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:41:11 GMT

Show notes:

The words improv and comedy are so regularly used together, but comedy doesn’t have to be the goal. How do we define what ‘dramatic improv’ is and how is the audience experience different?

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This show features:

Chris Lock

Check out Chris’ podcast here: https://www.roughsketch.online/

Kathy Rinaldi

Check out Kathy’s team, Impromptu, here: https://impromptuimprov.com/

Tony Rielage

Tony runs the Dramatic Improv Festival which this year is Oct 6th - 10th. Submissions accepted until June 30th here: https://dramaticimprovfest.com/

Tony also runs the only theatre dedicated to dramatic improv. You can find out more and take classes in dramatic improv and experience it yourself here: https://www.theatremomentum.com/classes

Rachel Thorn

Check out @sexliesimprov on Facebook and Twitter

MATES: The Improvised '90s Sitcom is @matesimprov on Facebook and Twitter

Lovefool is @lovefool90s on Facebook and Instagram

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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Adapting The Online Space

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 21:57:25 GMT

Just as our art form adapted by going online, online shows have adapted with the technology. As people realise that online improv is going to stay with us in some form how is technology is being used and adapted by teams to make the experience better for performers and audiences and the improv community as a whole?

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This episode features:

Stephanie Rae from The Black Improv Alliance: https://blackimprovalliance.com

Chris Griswold from Pineappl: https://pineappl.studio/

Experience Pineappl for yourself in a free drop-in workshop with Chris: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-monday-improv-comedy-drop-in-on-pineappl-registration-133052127495

Chris Mead and Katy Schutte from The Improv Place: https://theimprov.place/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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Short-form Improv Takes Centre Stage Online

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 23:14:46 GMT

It's nearly ten months since most live improv shows around the world paused. Some improvisers have taken their short form shows online and adapted them, other improvisers have decided to move from long form to short form as they feel it suits the medium. Is short-form better suited to our new online improv world?

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This episode features:

Kayla Parker from ACT Improv, Dallas, USA

See ACT's online shows here:

https://www.facebook.com/improvACT/videos

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjbUqvqMFAlRIrTSdU109g

Sean Mason from Comedy Sportz, Manchester, UK

ComedySportz have shows every Wednesday and Saturday at 7pm GMT. You can watch and subscribe at youtube.com/cszuk

They have a foundation improv course starting 21st January. They are working with the Black Improv Alliance to offer 5 free spaces on the course. Visit: https://www.comedysportz.co.uk/foundation-improvisation-online/ to find out more and book a space.

Social Media:

www.twitter.com/comedysportz_uk

www.facebook.com/cszmanchesteruk

www.instagram.com/cszmanchester

Colin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway / Colin and Brad)

Stream Of Consciousness live shows every weekend https://passportshows.com/portfolio/stream-of-consciousness/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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The Bits We Left Out In 2020

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 20:46:08 GMT

Extended interview material from 2020's Improv Chronicle recordings plus some words of wisdom worth repeating.

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This episode features:

Susan Messing

Rachael Mason

David Pasquesi

Louis Kornfeld and Rick Andrews

Michelle Gilliam

Improvisers from Off Key Improv, Vancouver

Mara Joy

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

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Improv Hopes And Dreams For 2021

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 23:23:53 GMT

What do improvisers hope 2021 brings to our artform and to their own projects? Improvisers from across the world have sent messages to The Improv Chronicle and some of improv's next generation reflect on what they want the new year to look like.

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The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

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Is Object Work Really Important?

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 23:06:57 GMT

Object work - is it just a necessary evil or is the creation and continuity of imaginary objects in scenes vital. What power does object work have when it comes to affecting us, our scene partners and our audiences and where does it fit in the hierarchy of improv techniques and tools?

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Find out about this episodes contributors here:

David Raitt: https://improvillusionist.com/

Carly Smith: https://www.facebook.com/TinyStoriesImprov

Aree Witoelar: https://www.facebook.com/areewitoelarimprov/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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Take Care Of Your Scene Partner

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 21:37:31 GMT

The phrase ‘take care of your scene partner’ is used so many times in improv but what do we really mean by it? What is it we need to do to make sure our scene partner is ‘taken care of’? This episode, you hear different perspectives on this common phrase from improvisers across the world.

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This episode features:

Daniel Pitts from Sheffield UK. He is connected to and would like to promote Little Chicago Comedy in Sheffield: https://www.facebook.com/LittleChicagoComedy

Varoon Anand worked with Anshuma Kshetrapal to help create a safe space where people could look after their scene partners at Kavalya Plays in Delhi, India: https://www.kaivalyaplays.org

Liam Webber is a performer and teacher in Nottingham. He performs and teaches across the UK and at international festivals. https://www.liamwebberimprov.co.uk - we perform together as The Clones https://www.facebook.com/TheClonesImprov

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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Life Skills Becoming Improv Skills

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 21:05:36 GMT

Many people advise that to be a good improviser, you need to have an interesting life… so what are the things have people done, what hobbies have they taken up or professions have they worked in or life habits they’ve taken on - that have helped them in their improv.

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This episode’s guests:

Jodi Pfleghar - find out more about the groups Jodi is part of -

https://www.facebook.com/MunichBakeThis

https://www.facebook.com/impromunichorn

And the festival she runs which is online this weekend:

https://improvember.de/

Jade Fearnley from Murder Inc - The Improvised Murder Mystery

www.murderincimprov.com

Andy Johnston from The Mop and Bucket Company:

https://www.mopco.org/

Pat Robinson from Squares in the Round in Nottingham

Elise Rodriguez from Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota - check out her new podcast with John Gebretatose here: https://anchor.fm/eliseandjohnshow?fbclid=IwAR1uYP80xwwlYf7V12__A50cwHO5MTRUNMQhxCiwvDtC2x7TOF_DG4m4EPI

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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Imposter Syndrome

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:44:10 GMT

Any art form is subjective and can lead practitioners to question themselves, but how do experienced improvisers and improv teachers deal with the phenomenon of imposter syndrome?

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Check out this episode’s guests:

Rhiannon Vivian: https://rhiannonvivian.com/about/

Sunny Dhap’s team Jumprov: https://jumprov.com

Ryan Miller: https://www.ryanmillar.com

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Chasing Status

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 21:21:44 GMT

Status - some schools of thought talk about status in improv a lot - but what do we mean when we ask someone to play high or low status and how much do we need it to build characters and on stage dynamics?

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This podcast features:

Will Hines:

Will has set up the "World's Greatest Improv School" - check out their classes

http://www.wgimprovschool.com/

He is the author of the book "How To Be The Greatest Improviser On Earth" which you can buy here:

https://www.amazon.com/How-Be-Greatest-Improviser-Earth/dp/0982625723

Logan Murray:

Find out more about his Zoom writing courses on his website - www.loganmurray.com/news

His book is called ‘Get Started in Stand Up Comedy’ published by Hachette. You can buy it here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1473607183/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4ohFFbMJDNHER

Rebecca Sohn:

Take a class with Rebecca, hire her to coach your time and find out more about her work here:

RebeccaSohn.net

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Accents And Impressions

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 21:47:01 GMT

If you have been in a show where everyone else came out on stage doing a great accent and you’re there thinking “oh boy, I can’t do that” this episode is for you. So how useful are accents and impressions in improv and how can we use them respectfully?

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In this episode you hear from:

Tai Campbell:

Check out his work here -

https://www.facebook.com/taicampbellworld

John Hardy:

https://www.facebook.com/epicimprov

Cooper Shaw:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CooperShawArtist

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecoopershaw/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/shawflewthecoop

Cooper’s filmmaking (writer/director) debut is currently hitting the festival circuit-- "Not Suitable". Here's the instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notsuitablethefilm/

And if you want to take a dialect class, you might want to click here: https://www.secondcity.com/classes/chicago/dialects-character-voices-levels-1-2-2020/

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We Need To Talk About Harold

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 20:07:59 GMT

As a form, the Harold is lauded by some and treated less reverentially by others… there’s no doubting that it’s had a huge impact on improv but, all these years since it was first invented, how relevant - and how watchable - is it now?

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Check out this episode's guests, their teams, their shows and the workshops they are teaching!

Kim “Howard” Johnson

Take a class with Howard at https://thecomedylab.net

Michelle Gilliam

Take a class or workshop with Michelle by clicking here: www.improvmke.com

Alex Keen

See Alex in Sex, Lies & Improvisation and MATES: The Improvised '90s Sitcom, both appearing at theSpaceUK at Edinburgh Fringe 2021 and (hopefully) The Warren at Brighton Fringe 2021

Aarti Shastry

Follow The Adamant Eves on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/adamanteves

See The Adamant Eves show on Saturday 19th September online here:

https://www.facebook.com/events/364499154532348/?acontext=%7B%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22page_admin_bar%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A336042210433685%7D%22%7D%2C%7B%22surface%22%3A%22events_admin_tool%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22events_admin_tool%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22[]%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D

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What Happened To Physicality In Improv?

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:18:28 GMT

Physicality in improv - usually a rich topic but how do we address it when we are improvising online in little boxes?

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This episode features:

Ramita Menon:

https://menononthemove.wordpress.com/

Instagram - @ramitamenon

Currently Ramita is offering online one to one yoga and creative movement sessions . And facilitating improv sessions with Kaivalya Plays who have an upcoming Harold long-form show on 13th September - details on https://menononthemove.wordpress.com/

David Raitt:

David Raitt has nearly 25 years experience in improv performance and teaching. He is an alumnus of The Second City Canadian National Touring Company and Mainstage ensemble, was on the Training Centre's Education faculty for 17 years, and is a senior member of the Oakville Improv Theatre Company. He teaches specialty workshops in physical improv skills, and curates a website of exercises and articles for environment, object work, and physicality in character and performance. His first book "The Improv Illusionist" is currently seeking publication. For updates and his email newsletter, visit https://ImprovIllusionist.com

Liz Peters:

Liz Peters is an award-nominated performer who has spent the last decade helping people feel relaxed and playful in the spotlight.

She teaches improvisation around the world and works with organisations and individuals to improve human communication; both in how we connect and collaborate with each other and how we deliver in front of an audience. A regular contributor on leadership programmes, Liz helps build presence and agility in the change-makers of tomorrow, and has brought her innovative approach to communication training into countless organisations, from social enterprises to global corporations.

Liz’s book “Own It”

UK link: https://amzn.to/34xCAuU

USA link: https://amzn.to/3aUqDR7

2-Man No-Show:

The absurd and unpredictable improv/sketch duo of @IsaacKessler and @TheKenHall

See Ken in “The Umbrella Academy” on Netflix

Follow them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/2MANNOSHOW

And on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/2MANNOSHOW

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Taking A Break From Improv Part Two

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 21:37:54 GMT

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Last episode you heard from improvisers who weren’t improvising right now due to the current pandemic. Today, more voices and more reflections on what breaks can give improvisers and also if their views about improv as an art form have changed at all - and if so… how do they feel about the art form now?

Please check out the pages and projects from this episode’s guests

Rahel Otsa

Personal website: https://rahelotsa.ee/in-english/

Gael Doorneweerd-Perry

Traveling projects:

- http://www.perryweerd.com/

- https://www.ap-improv.com/

Amsterdam projects:

- https://www.flock-theatre.com/

- http://www.perryweerd.com/miyazaki-2020/

Socials:

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gael.facebk

- Instagram: @gaelperry

- Blog articles: http://www.perryweerd.com/blog/

King and Pete from Hong Kong:

Hong Kong Improv page: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongimprov/

Pete’s personal page: https://www.facebook.com/petegrellacomedy

Kevin Scott

Centralia Improv podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-scott2

Kevin’s other podcast on Movies: https://anchor.fm/kevin-scott15

Katharine Steer:

Tomes Theatrical Productions: https://www.facebook.com/Tomes-103467837769565

An online interview with Katherine about “Well-prov” a project she set up to help a housebound friend improvise: https://medium.com/steel-city-improv/katharine-steer-on-why-she-runs-wellprov-9fea2f047159

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Taking A Break From Improv Part One

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 21:39:51 GMT

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Online improv has become a big thing during the pandemic but not everyone wants to take their improv online or teach online… some people have taken a complete break.

This episode features:

Atalanti Tzouliadaki from Denise's 50th in Nottingham - https://www.facebook.com/denises50th/

Pete Bergen from Washington Improv Theater in Washington DC - https://witdc.org/

Mara Joy from The Spontaneous Players in Edinburgh - https://www.thespontaneousplayers.com/

Swithun No from The Village Idiots in Rochester NY - http://www.improvvip.com/

John Cremer from The Maydays in Brighton - https://www.themaydays.co.uk/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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Does Improv Bond Us Closer?

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:52:00 GMT

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As the world struggles to find connection during a pandemic, does being part of an improv community give you a head start on connection - and is there a difference to the sort of friendships we make through improv?

In this podcast you will hear from:

Steven Morgan who improvises with Easylaughs in Amsterdam. Details on their shows and workshops here: https://www.easylaughs.nl

Elise Rodriguez from Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota. Check out their shows and workshops here: http://www.floridastudiotheatre.org and follow Elise here: https://www.instagram.com/draggingthirty/

John Gebretatose from HUGE Theater in Minneapolis. Check out their shows and workshops here: https://www.hugetheater.com/

Hellena Jang from Seoul City Improv in Seoul. Check out their shows and workshops here: https://www.seoulcityimprov.com/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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The First Signs Of Live

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 21:33:03 GMT

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Very gradually, one or two improv venues are tentatively opening up their doors again. As some countries feel they have flattened the curve on the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, steps are being taken to open venues while, at the same time, trying to keep people safe. So what sort of journey are improv groups and venues undergoing in order to perform again? This episode tells three different stories from around the world - one from the One from China, one from The Netherlands and one from the USA.

Guests:

Will Luera - check out shows at Florida Studio Theatre here: https://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/

Stacey Smith - see the Boom Chicago "Shot of Improv" show live online here: https://islivenow.com/boomchicago/watch?eventid=fxOHCbLWY&fbclid=IwAR0pqkvOLRqkZ9QCAQfVtO-GvUMaMqohBncDWx0GoY3CAzAkFZHaOMNSbsE

Take an online comedy writing show with Stacey here: https://boomchicago.nl/academy/intro-to-comedy-writing/?fbclid=IwAR02zQWZVGjtoOB51-wBMwWazM9LcwQ9KrjxerdPg502T3NIs9QtKsyC9fQ

Jay Wang - check out Beijing Improv here: https://www.facebook.com/beijingimprov/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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Making Musical Improv Work Remotely

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:52:41 GMT

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While improv has made huge efforts to get online during the global pandemic in either Zoom or podcast form, musical improv has extra barriers to overcome with the technology. And yet, musical improv classes and podcasts are still running. How?

Technical solutions and using the skills they have as musical improvisers have meant musical improv may be hampered by Covid 19, but it’s finding ways to adapt. This episode you will hear from a variety of musical improvisers who have made things work in one way or another online.

Check out our guests online:

Jessica McKenna and Zach Reno do a hilarious musical podcast!

Off Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast: https://www.earwolf.com/show/off-book/

Dan Moser does improv sketch comedy and freestyle rapping Alberta

Check out https://goodimprov.com/ for more and check them out on Facebook facebook.com/GoodImprov/

Pippa Evans from The Showstoppers / BBC Radio 4 can be found online here: http://www.pippaevans.com/

You can see the whole of the wonderful Alternative Eurovision that The Showstoppers produced here: https://youtu.be/vjij0W75Y2k - the show raised over £7500 for The Care Workers Charity - please consider watching their show and donating to this wonderful charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/the-showstoppers

Robin Rothman from The Magnet Theatre and New York Musical Improv Festival has announced that the festival may be moving online. You can keep up with developments here: nymif.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nymif/

You can follow her character Trudy Charmichael and find details of her shows here: https://www.facebook.com/SongstressTrudyCarmichael/

Host Lloydie James Lloyd performs with the musical Nottingham Improv group Rhymes Against Humanity.

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The Power Of Two: The Improvised Duo - Part Two

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 20:49:16 GMT

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Two person shows have been a growing trend in improv and with the release of a three part Netflix special from improvisers Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz, there is a now a mainstream spotlight on improvised duos. Despite theatres being closed right now, people around the world are talking about and forming opinions on what an improvised two person show can be. This is the second of two episodes looking at what is special about having just two people performing the whole show.

Check out these online links for shows, books and online pages this episode’s contributors have. Right now is a great time to be supporting artists!

David Pasquesi (TJ and Dave)

The TJ and Dave Vimeo series: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/tjanddave

The TJ and Dave book: https://books.google.com/books/about/Improvisation_at_the_Speed_of_Life.html?id=zyjWoQEACAAJ

You can follow him here on Twitter: @DPasquesi

And here on Insta: @DPasquesi

Scott Adsit and John Lutz did this incredible set at Just For Laughs festival in 2013. See the whole thing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM10ZCu8Nu0

Also, check out this hilarious clip of Scott Adsit and Christina Gausas in their two person show: https://ucbcomedy.com/media/4038

Rachael Mason:

Check out this wonderful set from The Boys (Susan Messing and Rachael Mason) - https://youtu.be/FD0ZQf26Deg

You can see Kornfeld and Andrews, every Sunday night on the Magnet Theatres live stream: https://www.twitch.tv/themagnettheater/

Derek’s Mojo have a Facebook page with some pretty cool videos on them. Watch the videos and be sure to like the page too. https://www.facebook.com/dereksmojo/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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The Power Of Two: The Improvised Duo - Part One

Tue, 19 May 2020 19:06:50 GMT

Two person shows have been a growing trend in improv and with the release of a three part Netflix special from improvisers Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz, there is a now a mainstream spotlight on improvised duos. Despite theatres being closed right now, people around the world are talking about and forming opinions on what an improvised two person show can be. This is the first of two episodes looking at what is special about having just two people performing the whole show.

Check out these online links for shows, books and online pages this episode’s contributors have. Right now is a great time to be supporting artists!

David Pasquesi (TJ and Dave)

The TJ and Dave Vimeo series: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/tjanddave

The TJ and Dave book: https://books.google.com/books/about/Improvisation_at_the_Speed_of_Life.html?id=zyjWoQEACAAJ

You can follow him here on Twitter: @DPasquesi

And here on Insta: @DPasquesi

Scott Adsit and John Lutz did this incredible set at Just For Laughs festival in 2013. See the whole thing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM10ZCu8Nu0

Also, check out this hilarious clip of Scott Adsit and Christina Gausas in their two person show: https://ucbcomedy.com/media/4038

Check out this wonderful set from The Boys (Susan Messing and Rachael Mason) - https://youtu.be/FD0ZQf26Deg

You can see Kornfeld and Andrews, every Sunday night on the Magnet Theatre's live stream: https://www.twitch.tv/themagnettheater/

Derek’s Mojo have a Facebook page with some pretty cool videos on them. Watch the videos and be sure to like the page too. https://www.facebook.com/dereksmojo/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

Theme music - Sam Plummer

Logo design - Hélène Dollie

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Will Podcasts Help Save Improv?

Tue, 05 May 2020 20:48:40 GMT

In the past couple of episodes you’ve heard from people who have moved their improv online using Zoom - all the improv that you’ve heard covered in this podcast has been visually led. But what about podcasts? Unlike Zoom, improv in podcast form was here before Covid-19 led to the doors shutting on improv theatres and performance spaces. Given the medium already existed as a home for improv, what does it have to offer?

This episode you hear from:

Tony Harris and Katy Schutte from Destination - the improvised journey. Check out that podcast here:

www.destinationpod.co.uk

Plus you can get Katy's book "The Improvisers Way" - highly recommended

UK link: https://amzn.to/2W7qaoF

USA link: https://amzn.to/35oVPoR

Jon Gabrus

Hear him on:

https://www.earwolf.com/show/comedy-bang-bang/

https://www.earwolf.com/show/improv4humans/

https://headgum.com/high-and-mighty

Kate Cocker

Check out her speaker coaching and podcast training website here:

http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/

And hear her inspiring “Everyday Positivity” podcast here:

https://volleythat.com/show/everyday-positivity/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is hosted and produced by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

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Moving Improv Online Part Two

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:04:39 GMT

In the second part of this series on online improv, we re-visit some of the voices you heard last episode - improv practitioners who have taken their work onto visual online platforms like Zoom in order to still teach and perform. As the global improv community continues to wrestle with its current inability to do in-person public performances, we hear about the discoveries, the moments of joy and the future of online improv. Will something that has become necessary may end up leading our art form somewhere new?

This episode you hear from:

Varoon Anand from Kaivalya Plays in Delhi

https://www.facebook.com/KaivalyaPlays/

https://www.instagram.com/kaivalyaplays/

Elana Fishbein from The Magnet Theatre in New York

Check out her website: www.elanafishbein.com

Check out her doc on how to improvise on Zoom: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Tz6vWNTUVRVrICvuonTC9HFQv3FSUbR8gocwLqCZgI/edit

And check out The Magnet Theatre live shows on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/themagnettheater/

Nick Oram from Do Not Adjust Your Stage

www.dnays.com

See their Facebook live shows at: https://www.facebook.com/dnayscomedy/

Sophie Owen from University of Leeds Improv

https://www.facebook.com/leedsimprov/

Owen Scrivens from Open Heart Theatre in Newcastle

https://www.facebook.com/openhearttheatre/

With an except from The Backline Podcast

Listen and subscribe to them here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/backline-improv-podcast/id900752717?mt=2

And check out the new season of Destination - the improvised journey when it begins. Check previous episodes and see the new episodes go online at http://www.destinationpod.co.uk

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is hosted and produced by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

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Moving Improv Online Part One

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 20:40:50 GMT

In the midst of a global pandemic, improvisers have had to make huge shifts to continue any sense of work, and for many, huge swathes of income have disappeared in a heartbeat.

In this, the first of two episodes on the subject, we are going to examine the challenges people have felt adapting improv to online platforms and the community it has helped create.

This episode you will hear from:

Varoon Anand from Kaivalya Plays in Delhi

https://www.facebook.com/KaivalyaPlays/

https://www.instagram.com/kaivalyaplays/

Elana Fishbein from The Magnet Theatre in New York

Check out her website: www.elanafishbein.com

Check out her doc on how to improvise on Zoom: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Tz6vWNTUVRVrICvuonTC9HFQv3FSUbR8gocwLqCZgI/edit

And check out The Magnet Theatre live shows on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/themagnettheater/

Nick Oram from Do Not Adjust Your Stage

www.dnays.com

See their Facebook live shows at: https://www.facebook.com/dnayscomedy/

Sophie Owen from University of Leeds Improv

https://www.facebook.com/leedsimprov/

Owen Scrivens from Open Heart Theatre in Newcastle

https://www.facebook.com/openhearttheatre/

The Improv Chronicle Podcast is hosted and produced by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd

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The Impact Of Covid-19 On Festivals And Theatres

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 22:28:00 GMT

Whether you teach improv classes, put on or attend shows, or you run an improv festival, the impact of the Corona Virus around the world will have had an impact on what you do. This podcast follows the two weeks leading up to the closure of festivals and theatres through the eyes of the host, Lloydie, who was due to be attending one such festival - the New York Musical Improv Festival. You will also hear from one of the last improv festivals to have managed to complete successfully before the virus shut things down - the Mama City Improv Festival in Cape Town.

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What's The Big Deal With Edits

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 04:22:00 GMT

How we transition from one scene to the next is something some improvisers spend a great deal of time talking about. So why are so many in the improv world nerds for editing in certain ways when no one chooses a show based on the types of edits that are performed in it?

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Getting Suggestive

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 05:48:00 GMT

Improv shows are known for taking audience suggestions in order to inspire the performance but what makes a good suggestion and do we really need them anyway? Hear from Megan Gray of The Magnet Theatre in New York, Nottingham improviser Jack Cross and improviser and marketer Shari Hazlett from New York

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When Is It Too Much Improv?

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 21:56:00 GMT

Loving improv is one thing but when does it start to become too much of a good thing? Hear from improvisers who are loading their lives up with the art form and the mental health professional who advises caution.

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Spreading Jams

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 00:15:00 GMT

A jam is an event where anyone can put their name in the hat in order to play an improv scene in front of the audience. As improv grows, so do jam nights. It's as if an improv jam is part of the fabric of the art form. Why is that? And what makes a good jam night?

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The Give And Take Of Feedback

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 00:47:00 GMT

How your last improv show went sometimes isn't as important as how and when you find out about how good it was. Getting notes in improv whether it be in class or from a coach is sometimes hard. So how should coaches give their feedback and what constitutes good feedback for improvisers?

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The Bits We Left Out In 2019

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 20:40:00 GMT

You've heard from some incredible improv voices since this podcast launched in July. We've not been able to include everything everyone said in every interview so this episode, you will hear clips from a number of the interviews done since July that didn't make it into their intended episode due to time or because conversation had drifted into a side-topic

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Has "Yes And" Become Outdated?

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 00:54:00 GMT

The concept we call Yes And has been at the heart of improv and at the heart of how improv is taught for decades. There are books about it, and the phrase is synonymous with improv. The basic idea is that you say yes to what your partner is offering and then add to it. More recently, Yes And has been questioned. Some improv schools don't teach it anymore. Has Yes And as a theory run its course? Or it is still relevant to how we teach and perform improv?

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The Mantra Of Support

Tue, 03 Dec 2019 22:37:00 GMT

What do we mean in improv when we talk about support and how do we quantify what on stage support and off stage support is needed in our art form. As the number of shows and teams grows around the world, how much do we have each other's backs and how useful is it for us to be saying that we must support other people's moves on stage and other people's shows?

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Do We Really Need Warm-Ups?

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 00:08:00 GMT

If there's one thing that can divide a group of improvisers quickly, it's the subject of warm-ups. Some people hate them and don't want to do them. Some people love them and could happily warm-up for an hour before tackling a scene. How much warming up do really need to be good at improv and how much difference does it make to an ensemble if they don't warm up?

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Help, I Suck At This

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 22:47:00 GMT

Experiencing and improv dip and a bout of imposter syndrome isn't uncommon in improv - in fact many people recognise it as part of being an improviser and, more generally, a performer. But in improv, where you never do the same show twice, this feeling seems more common somehow. So what do we do about this?

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Improvisers With Scripts

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 14:01:00 GMT

Many improvisers enjoy success not just in improv, but in the realm of scripted work. Does their experience in improv bleed into their creative processes when they write or even when that written work gets performed? This episode you get to hear from a number of successful writers who also have an improv background

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Marketing Your Improv Show

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 16:10:00 GMT

You can have the best improv show in the world and still not have an audience. How do you get people to come to see your show and how many of them are going to be non-improvisers? This episode you will hear from people who are marketing improv in different ways to get audiences for shows.

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Understanding And Appreciating The Role Of The Music Director In Improv

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:51:00 GMT

How does an improv musician view the improv show? What do they add? And what should those of us who take to the stage to work with them know about the work the music director is putting into the show? Hear from improv music directors about how they work with on stage improvisers and the things the performers should know about the musician's job. Featuring Brit Award nominated artist Fred Deakin and Whose Line Is It Anyway musician Laura Hall. Plus conversation with the musical director from Lloydie's own musical team, Nottingham improv group Rhymes Against Humanity.

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The Only Game In Town - Improvising In A Void

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 16:35:00 GMT

While some of us are blessed with cities that have a large improv scene with multiple groups or even multiple theatres, some cities have barely anyone flying the flag for our art form. You'll hear from people from three cities from around the world - people who have been the only game in town. Clarification: Maximilian Hanson is founder and creative director of Mind Melt, which he started earlier this year. His former group, which he was part of creating ten years ago is Teater Prego.

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Making Indie Nights Work

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 15:37:00 GMT

What makes a good independent improv night, and what do you get out of putting on something that isn't connected to an established improv theatre or school? People with experience of indie nights from around the world share their experience and examine what makes nights like these function and succeed.

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What The Edinburgh Fringe Gives Improvisers

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 16:41:00 GMT

Every year, a growing number of improvisers take a creative and financial risk on the Edinburgh Fringe. What are the benefits of taking your work to the world's largest open-access arts festival, and is there a secret to getting a good audience?

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The Growth Of Improv Festivals

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 16:06:00 GMT

A new improv festival has just opened this week in the UK. As improv festivals continue to spring up around the world, what makes a good festival for audiences, improvisers and improv scenes?

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