When to edit a scene is an often overlooked discussion for a lot of improv groups, especially new teams. It’s not the most glamorous part of doing improv, but it’s so so important. When we first learn improv it’s often just the thing that the fastest players do when they have a funny idea. As … Read more
Last week I attended How To Teach Improv Inclusively, a four-day intensive led by Stephen Davidson and Monica Gaga, with thoughtful standalone sessions by Tai Campbell and Katy Schutte. I enjoyed the workshop week and had a lovely time; as Stephen invited me to delve a little deeper, I found myself thinking on the “why” … Read more
J’ai réfléchi à ce billet de blog pendant très longtemps : des mois, voire des années !… Il s’agit d’un sujet très délicat à traiter, car ce qui peut déclencher les signaux d’alarme chez une personne ne le fera pas nécessairement chez une autre. Il faut aussi prendre en compte que parfois, ce qui peut apparaître comme … Read more
I’ve been mulling this blog over for a long time- months, if not years. This is a very tricky topic, because what pings one person’s radar will not necessarily ping someone elses’. It’s also very worth mentioning that sometimes behaviour that seems odd or difficult can be the result of neurodivergence, and folks who simply … Read more
In the shadows that lie between real life and mythos lurk characters who are entirely normal but impossible all at once. Demons and gods alike intermingle with humans- sometimes seamlessly, sometimes not. Based on the works of Neil Gaiman (American Gods, The Sandman, Good Omens), Mixed Omens creates an entirely new mythos every evening. There’s … Read more