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The Improv In Action PodcastS2E15 - Improv Robots with Brian Magerko and the Expressive Machinery LabJim and Lucas sit down with Ga Tech professor Brian Magerko to talk about Improv, Robots, DJing, and the Expressive Machinery Lab https://expressivemachinery.gatech.edu/2019-08-0731 min
The Improv In Action PodcastS2E15 - Improv Robots with Brian Magerko and the Expressive Machinery LabJim and Lucas sit down with Ga Tech professor Brian Magerko to talk about Improv, Robots, DJing, and the Expressive Machinery Lab https://expressivemachinery.gatech.edu/2019-08-0731 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E14 - Two Worms - Duo Improv with Meg Ansteensen and Cole WadsworthThis week we talk with Meg Ansteensen and Cole Wadsworth, two amazingly talented improvisers, models, parkour enthusiasts, photographers, and downright nice people.2019-08-0134 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E14 - Two Worms - Duo Improv with Meg Ansteensen and Cole WadsworthThis week we talk with Meg Ansteensen and Cole Wadsworth, two amazingly talented improvisers, models, parkour enthusiasts, photographers, and downright nice people.2019-08-0134 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E13 - Cassidy Russell Love Fest with Marcia Marcia MarciaMarcia Marcia Marcia loves Cassidy Russell. Jennica Hill, Brittany Wilkerson, and Muretta Moss join Lucas Isbill and Jim Karwisch to talk women in improv and have a Cassidy Russell love fest.2019-07-2631 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E13 - Cassidy Russell Love Fest with Marcia Marcia MarciaMarcia Marcia Marcia loves Cassidy Russell. Jennica Hill, Brittany Wilkerson, and Muretta Moss join Lucas Isbill and Jim Karwisch to talk women in improv and have a Cassidy Russell love fest.2019-07-2631 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E12 - Healing Improv with Gina RickickiFrom Humorology Atlanta to Gina's Garbage Hour, this amazing human and improviser knows how to give and how to laugh. Gina Rickicki is a gift to the planet.2019-07-1843 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E12 - Healing Improv with Gina RickickiFrom Humorology Atlanta to Gina's Garbage Hour, this amazing human and improviser knows how to give and how to laugh. Gina Rickicki is a gift to the planet.2019-07-1843 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E11 - Empathy with Jonathan PittsJonathan Pitts is the executive director of Chicago Improv Productions. He's the co-founder & original producer of Chicago Improv Festival and he's also the founder & producer of the College Improv Tournament. He taught at The Second City Training Center for 16 years. Jonathan now tours the world teaching and performing improvisation in countries most of us only know by name. We're excited to have Jonathan on this episode of Improv in Action with the topic of Empathy.2019-07-1139 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E11 - Empathy with Jonathan PittsJonathan Pitts is the executive director of Chicago Improv Productions. He's the co-founder & original producer of Chicago Improv Festival and he's also the founder & producer of the College Improv Tournament. He taught at The Second City Training Center for 16 years. Jonathan now tours the world teaching and performing improvisation in countries most of us only know by name. We're excited to have Jonathan on this episode of Improv in Action with the topic of Empathy.2019-07-1139 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E10 - The Art of Is with Stephen Nachmanovitch - Part 2Today on the podcast we have a myth and a legend in the improv world Stephen Nachmanovitch. If you have never read his book “Free Play” please stop whatever you are doing right now and go pick up a copy. Today we talk about his newest book "The Art of Is"2019-07-0426 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E10 - The Art of Is with Stephen Nachmanovitch - Part 2Today on the podcast we have a myth and a legend in the improv world Stephen Nachmanovitch. If you have never read his book “Free Play” please stop whatever you are doing right now and go pick up a copy. Today we talk about his newest book "The Art of Is"2019-07-0426 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E9 - The Art of Is with Stephen Nachmanovitch Part 1Today on the podcast we have a myth and a legend in the improv world Stephen Nachmanovitch. If you have never read his book “Free Play” please stop whatever you are doing right now and go pick up a copy. Today we talk about his newest book "The Art of Is"2019-06-2725 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E9 - The Art of Is with Stephen Nachmanovitch Part 1Today on the podcast we have a myth and a legend in the improv world Stephen Nachmanovitch. If you have never read his book “Free Play” please stop whatever you are doing right now and go pick up a copy. Today we talk about his newest book "The Art of Is"2019-06-2725 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E8 - Character Point of View with Jay RevisJay Revis has performed improv for 13 years and taught for 8. He currently performs at Spitfire Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he developed the curriculum for and teaches the eight-week level five class “Advanced Scenework”. Prior to his work with Spitfire, Jay served as Associate Director of Education at Jackpie Theater Workshop in Atlanta, GA. He has performed at festivals around the United States and taught workshops at Blackbox Improv Festival and Spontaneous Combustion Improv Festival in Atlanta, GA and San Diego Improv Festival in San Diego California. Jay lives with his 5-year-old daughter, Mila and their cats Henry and Pipe...2019-06-2025 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E8 - Character Point of View with Jay RevisJay Revis has performed improv for 13 years and taught for 8. He currently performs at Spitfire Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he developed the curriculum for and teaches the eight-week level five class “Advanced Scenework”. Prior to his work with Spitfire, Jay served as Associate Director of Education at Jackpie Theater Workshop in Atlanta, GA. He has performed at festivals around the United States and taught workshops at Blackbox Improv Festival and Spontaneous Combustion Improv Festival in Atlanta, GA and San Diego Improv Festival in San Diego California. Jay lives with his 5-year-old daughter, Mila and their cats Henry and Pipe...2019-06-2025 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E7 - Scared Scriptless with Erik DahlScared Scriptless is the longest running #improv comedy troupe in Alaska. They routinely perform sold-out shows to a devoted local audience. The members of Scared Scriptless all share a unique passion that makes their performance feel more authentic than your typical #comedy routine. You can find out when Scared Scriptless is performing next by visiting their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ScaredScriptlessAlaska/2019-06-2030 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E7 - Scared Scriptless with Erik DahlScared Scriptless is the longest running #improv comedy troupe in Alaska. They routinely perform sold-out shows to a devoted local audience. The members of Scared Scriptless all share a unique passion that makes their performance feel more authentic than your typical #comedy routine. You can find out when Scared Scriptless is performing next by visiting their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/ScaredScriptlessAlaska/2019-06-2030 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E6 - Pirate, Robot, Ninja with Billy MerrittBilly Merritt is the co-author of the new book "Pirate Robot Ninja: An Improv Fable" with Will Hines. The book is available on Amazon. He is on Twitter and Instagram as @billymerritt. FULL BIO: Billy has been a performer, teacher, and director with the UCB Theatre since it first opened in New York. He is a founding member of improv groups The Swarm, and The Stepfathers in New York, and The Smokes in Los Angeles. As a teacher, Billy has developed many improvised long-form shows. Such as The Documentary, Improvised One Acts, The Ninja, Murder Murder, Robot Theatre, and the...2019-06-1332 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E6 - Pirate, Robot, Ninja with Billy MerrittBilly Merritt is the co-author of the new book "Pirate Robot Ninja: An Improv Fable" with Will Hines. The book is available on Amazon. He is on Twitter and Instagram as @billymerritt. FULL BIO: Billy has been a performer, teacher, and director with the UCB Theatre since it first opened in New York. He is a founding member of improv groups The Swarm, and The Stepfathers in New York, and The Smokes in Los Angeles. As a teacher, Billy has developed many improvised long-form shows. Such as The Documentary, Improvised One Acts, The Ninja, Murder Murder, Robot Theatre, and the...2019-06-1332 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E5 - Jill Bernard and a Giant Leap!On today's episode I speak with Jill Bernard, writer of "The Cute LIttle Book of Improv", performer of the solo musical improv show "Drum Machine", and education director of Huge Theatre in Minneapolis.2019-06-0542 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E5 - Jill Bernard and a Giant Leap!On today's episode I speak with Jill Bernard, writer of "The Cute LIttle Book of Improv", performer of the solo musical improv show "Drum Machine", and education director of Huge Theatre in Minneapolis.2019-06-0542 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E4 - Ryan Archibald - From Chicago to AtlantaA Chicago Improv veteran of almost 20 years (People of Earth, 3033, Armando & Atlantis) Ryan Archibald is now the Artistic Director of the Village Theatre in Atlanta, GA. We talk about Harold, Chicago, his transition to Atlanta, and how he got so darned handsome.2018-11-0240 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E4 - Ryan Archibald - From Chicago to AtlantaA Chicago Improv veteran of almost 20 years (People of Earth, 3033, Armando & Atlantis) Ryan Archibald is now the Artistic Director of the Village Theatre in Atlanta, GA. We talk about Harold, Chicago, his transition to Atlanta, and how he got so darned handsome.2018-11-0240 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E3 - Mark KendallMark Kendall is a writer, actor, and comedian. While he is an Ensemble Member at Dad's Garage Theatre he performs all over Atlanta and the country.2018-10-2228 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E3 - Mark KendallMark Kendall is a writer, actor, and comedian. While he is an Ensemble Member at Dad's Garage Theatre he performs all over Atlanta and the country.2018-10-2228 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E2 - Sincerity with Amanda RountreeJim sits down with the legendary Amanda Rountree to talk about sincerity in improv.2018-08-3128 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E2 - Sincerity with Amanda RountreeJim sits down with the legendary Amanda Rountree to talk about sincerity in improv.2018-08-3128 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E1 - Farmprov with Katie ElkinsI got a chance to sit down with improviser and creator of FarmProv, Katie Elkins. A great time talking about her project, improv, and life! Check out Katie's project at www.farmprov.com.FarmPROV came to life when a group of like-minded strangers moved onto The Farm in the Riverside neighborhood of Atlanta. Katie Elkins, founder of FarmPROV, noticed the diverse abilities of her roommates and friends and realized they had all the components of a successful production crew. They enthusiastically assumed different roles, and just like that, FarmPROV came to life!2018-08-1028 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS2E1 - Farmprov with Katie ElkinsI got a chance to sit down with improviser and creator of FarmProv, Katie Elkins. A great time talking about her project, improv, and life! Check out Katie's project at www.farmprov.com.FarmPROV came to life when a group of like-minded strangers moved onto The Farm in the Riverside neighborhood of Atlanta. Katie Elkins, founder of FarmPROV, noticed the diverse abilities of her roommates and friends and realized they had all the components of a successful production crew. They enthusiastically assumed different roles, and just like that, FarmPROV came to life!2018-08-1028 minThe Improv In Action PodcastOpeningsThis week Sebastian and Jim discuss show openings and how they connect with suggestions.2017-05-2633 minThe Improv In Action PodcastSuggestionsThis week Sebastian and Jim discuss getting the suggestion that works for your team and show.2017-05-1931 minThe Improv In Action PodcastToxic ImprovThis week Sebastian and Jim discuss what it means to be in a Toxic Improv situation and what you can do about it.2017-04-2849 minThe Improv In Action PodcastThe Dojo FlowThis week Sebastian Ruf and Jim Karwisch break down the experimental workshop style called "the flow" that is workshopped at the Atlanta Improv Dojo. We had the luxury of recording with Atlanta actor Savannah Rose Scaffe who both provides the space for the dojo and improvises with us on several projects.2017-04-1453 minThe Improv In Action PodcastLate IntroductionsEarly on in this podcast we probably should have had an introduction to ourselves giving a bit of background about the project and what we are all about. Better late than never right?2017-04-0715 minThe Improv In Action PodcastHeightening-issshh?Sebastian is exhausted. Jim has the worst allergies of his life. Together they talk kind of about heightening and miss some major points that should have definitely been included. Enjoy!2017-03-311h 03The Improv In Action PodcastListening2017-03-2457 minThe Improv In Action PodcastMaking Choices Stick - Part TwoWhat makes a great character choice? Once you have made a choice, how do you keep it going and bring it back in the show when you need it? This week Jim and Sebastian discuss how the make choices stick.2017-03-1732 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS1E11 - Making Choices StickThis week Sebastian and Jim discuss character choices... how to make them and what makes them stick.2017-03-1037 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS1E10.5 - Side Support Part TwoWelcome to the second half of our side support episode. The original ran almost an hour and half so we split it in twain. Enjoy!2017-03-0236 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS1E10 - Side Support - Part OneSebastian and Jim dive into side support concepts and wrangle with how energy and focus are affected by edits.2017-02-2439 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS1E9 - Small Town Improv Community - Alchemy Comedy CompanySebastian and Jim sit down with Harrison Brookie of Alchemy Comedy Theater and discuss what it is to run an improv theatre in Greenville SC.2017-02-1853 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS1E8 - Improv World Building2017-02-1050 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS1E7 - Being CoachableWhat is it to be coachable? What is it to coach so that others can more easily accept your coaching?2017-02-0335 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS1E6 - Improv Worldview with Jim Karwisch and Sebastian RufThis week Sebastian and Jim discuss what it is to have an improv worldview and how that affects your progress as an improviser.2017-01-2049 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS1E5 - Attaining Flow with Jim Karwisch and Sebastian RufThis week Sebastian Ruf and Jim Karwisch discuss how we attain flow in improv.2016-12-1347 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS1E4 - Being a Good Scene Partner with Sebastian Ruf and Jim KarwischThis week Sebastian and Jim discuss what it is to be a good scene partner.2016-12-0447 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS1E3 - Character Wants with Jim Karwisch and Sebastian RufThis week Sebastian Ruf and Jim Karwisch discuss wants and emotions in improvisation.2016-11-2546 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS1E2 - Leaving the Classroom with Sebastian Ruf and Jim KarwischThis week Sebastian Ruf and Jim Karwisch discuss the thought process and options available to improv students who are graduating from an improv training school.2016-11-1733 minThe Improv In Action PodcastS1E1 - Losing Well with Jim Karwisch and Sebastian RufThis week Jim Karwisch and Sebastian Ruf discuss what it is to lose well in improv.2016-11-1251 min