Our emotional response to the note makes it negative or positive. If you are seeking validation and praise in notes then any note that doesn’t reward you, will be perceived as negative because it will rub your ego the wrong way. However, if you are listening to notes for information you will hear this note as that and be curious to learn more.
Read MoreI’ve just had the wonderful experience of playing and directing the London 50 hour soap a thon. The theme was Western and the show called The Good, The Bad and The Fifty – a marvellous title.
Read MoreInternationally there is a Format explosion! Everyone is creating one and festivals now seem to be more focused on format presentation and format workshops, then collaboration between groups and skills development.
Read MoreYears ago I started playing with a long form idea which was eventually titled Mortal Coil. After a few facebook comments it was suggested I should write a blog about it
Read MoreIt is Thursday night and tomorrow the Games begin. It is very much like being a kid at Christmas waiting just one last sleep before you get the big wonderful surprise.
Read MoreThere is magical show that is very dear to me, and that is Die Nasty - the live improvised soap opera.
Read MoreAt the beginning of July all hell breaks loose in glorious spontaneity at Improvention; a Impro Festival in Canberra produced by the amazing folk at Impro Theatre ACT
Read MoreThe amazing Joe Bill has posted his Blog response to my Blog. I urge you to go have a read if you find this topic interesting.
Read MoreI’ve had people ask me to write something about working with Joe Bill and our impro show Our Play. So, here goes.
Read MoreA recent post on Facebook got me thinking more about Transaction Scenes. The comment, loosely paraphrased and my apologies if I misinterpreted, was that the reason transaction scenes often don’t work is because there is no relationship.
Read MoreI’ve just been writing some notes / thoughts about formats and choices for the Impro Melbourne company forum. It has started me thinking about Who people play for?
Read MoreDoes anyone else find people’s use of this terminology a bit ridiculous? I feel there really isn’t a difference between long form and short form except for the time involved and I’m a bit annoyed at companies who define their work with a tone to suggest one is more or better than then other. Bollocks, they both have pros and cons, benefits and weaknesses. Neither should be hoisted above the other as if only the more highly skilled can achieve this form. Darts or archery it both involves aim and precision.
Read MoreIn Canada I had an improviser, with many years experience, say to me; “I know it is awful to say this, but I like to win.” referring to playing Theatresports™. I was shocked.
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