“Hello, my friends, and welcome to another amazing episode of Improv and Magic. Of course, I'm your host, LD Madera, you are who you are, and you are special. And so is my guest today.
I had the pleasure of speaking to a true veteran of the craft of improv, someone who is warm and talented, and someone who knows how to take improv to the next level. My guest today is Patti Stiles. Patti is an actor, director, playwright, and teacher who specializes in improvisational theater.”
Read MoreA new episode is out! We’re back with Patti Stiles in our first episode of Season 5 to discuss her wonderful book – Improvise Freely. It’s a timely book, as well as an encouragement and challenge to improvisers – no matter how seasoned.
We cover a lot of what's in the book - but as much insight and wisdom as we discuss, there's a dozen times more in the book itself. After listening, you're sure to want to pick up a copy if you haven't already.
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Read MorePatti Stiles is a world-renowned teacher and improviser who lives in Melbourne, Australia. She is the author of Improvise Freely: Throw away the rule book and unleash your creativity. We talk to her about why she doesn’t like rules in improv, how we can shift from rules to tools, how to enjoy making mistakes more.
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Read MoreLena is super excited that in this FINAL EPISODE of the podcast she gets to speak with two of her all time favorite improvisers: Patti Stiles from Melbourne and Joe Bill from Chicago. They discuss questions like "What's even funny nowadays", "Can you build trust via Zoom" and "How to best connect before a show". Also, they touch on the ever pressing question of: He's worked with Del, she's worked with Keith - can they work together? (Spoiler alert: They can!)
Read More“Happiness, imagination, creativity, connection, friendship, art, stories, heart, magic- so much what I love about humanity and so much that I love about theatre, all put into one delicious package with a bowl of play” is how Patti Stiles describes improvisational theatre.
An inspiring conversation where we discuss the powerful energy that comes from trust, vulnerability, open-mindedness, compassion and extraordinary adventures when embarking into the unknown with others.
Read MorePatti has become a household name in the worldwide improvisation community and an pillar of Improvisation as an art-form here in Melbourne. Patti has a new and excellent book out now Improvise Freely available at her website PattiStiles.com
It was my pleasure to chat with her and hopefully a pleasure for you to listen to.
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We chat with one of the giants of the worldwide improv community Patti Stiles. She brings clarity, wisdom and sharp wit to the podcast.
Read MoreIn this episode Shelley and Patti speak rather casually about the serious topic of improvisation - a skill that every leader would benefit from learning.
Improvisation is all about being effective despite the reactivity and chaos by appreciating the limitless amount of ways we respond to information presented to us.
This is a fabulously thought-provoking conversation that will get you considering how to adjust your approach to shift the outcome.
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