Improving the World. Shared Spaces with Patti Stiles

Patti Stiles, originally from Loose Moose Theatre, talks about how to create a shared space, and, what that really means... Plus, some highlights from her improv career!

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A Theatresports Chat

Patti and Rebecca chat about Keith Johnstone's format "Theatresports". They touch on blocking, hedging, bridging, and more.

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Artists on Keith Johnstone

In this episode, Patti shares how Keith works as a teacher, director, and playwright. She also articulates what separates Johnstone-trained improvisers from others and, most importantly, how Keith masterfully and gently applies systematic desensitization-type tools to help student improvisers overcome their fears on stage.

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Oh! Ohana!

The Ohana Project aims to bring together improvisers from all of Europe and beyond. They meet three times a year to exchange ideas about the art of theatrical improvisation and all that comes along with it.

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Touring and why we should all get along!

Get two impro geeks in a room and let them chat. Grab a beverage and listen in on Jules Munn and Patti chin wag at a great rate.

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