by Kevin Thom | Feb 23, 2004 | Improv
We had a three hour rehearsal tonight for Counterpoint/Theatresports. Yes, it was grueling. Not many of us had time to grab food after work, so there was a certain amount of crankiness in the room. We went over the format of the show, including fine tuning the opening...
by Kevin Thom | Feb 15, 2004 | Improv
This was the best show I’ve ever done. It was a Valentine’s Day special, with a very specific format. I was one of six improvisors in the cast. We were set up as couples. I was paired with Laura Cattari tonight, which surprised me a bit since Colette...
by Kevin Thom | Feb 6, 2004 | Improv
Last night we did a fun exercise in The Clinic, which is our advanced improv class. I’m just writing it out here so I don’t forget how it goes. The group stands in a circle, and claps to set a beat. They chat: D…O…W…N… This is how...
by Kevin Thom | Jan 28, 2004 | Improv
The move has been all-consuming, but now that it’s mostly finished, I can concentrate on other things. Tonight I’m teaching my first drop-in workshop at the Staircase. I will be leading the class through a series of exercises designed to improve their...
by Kevin Thom | Jan 20, 2004 | Improv
Yes, improv is fun. 🙂 And, it can seem random too. Improvised scenework is actually based upon an audience suggestion. The “randomness” of it comes from the fact that we use free association to try to make the connection to the suggestion less obvious. It...
by Kevin Thom | Jan 19, 2004 | Improv
Sometimes I see little examples in real life of the improv lessons I’ve learned. For instance: Don’t talk about the activity you’re doing. It’s boring. – I went by myself to grab something to eat at a Vietnamese restaurant. They seated me...
