Posts in improv
Speak Freely Episode 1

Inspired by my book Improvise Freely, Speak Freely is where Improvisors speak off the record - on the record.

In episode 1, What does 'Professional Improvisor 'mean? Where do we find inspiration? and of course what do you think of rules?

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ITS Rant Academy

Moderated by Bridie Connell (award-winning improviser and holder of Strong Opinions), ITS Rant Academy features a rotating cast of ITS faculty and internationally renowned improvisers letting loose about their unpopular improv opinions and pet peeves, followed by a Q&A with the audience.

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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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