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ImprovLA
by Improv LA
Veteran improviser and teacher of the popular ImprovLA workshop, Keith Saltojanes talks long form improvisation with included lessons, tips, thoughts, quotes, interviews, and more!Keith Saltojanes has been improvising since 2004, and has performed in hundreds of shows around the country at such places as the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, IO West, Second City, The Chicago Improv Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, The World's Largest Hard Rock Live, and more. He was a founding member of the critically-acclaimed troupe, The Derelict Toys (called "One of the best improv troupes from around the country" by the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater), and currently performs weekly with the popular group, English Speaking Moose; another group he co-founded.Keith has studied with the Improv Olympic, Upright Citizens Brigade, Second City, and is a student of Miles Stroth (Del Close's "Warchief" and member of The Family) among others. He loves all things improvisation, and enjoys the ever-
Episodes
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Improv-LA : Episode 20 : Dramatic Improv
Have you ever left an improv show and forgot what it was about the next day? Or how about remembering an improv show you saw years ago? Well we will talk about the reasons for both. To celebrate the 20th episode of the Improv LA podcast, host Keith Saltojanes talks about something that is hardly...
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Improv-LA : Episode 19 : The Monoscene
So you know how to edit scenes and do a show. Well what about doing a show with no edits at all? It's classed the Monoscene (sometimes The Slacker) and it's a long form that takes place in only one single location. In episode 19, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains the...
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ImprovLA : Episode 18 : The Harold
Ever hear of the Harold? If you know what long form improvisation is I bet you have. The Harold is the signature performance piece of long form and is one of the most entertaining forms to watch and create. In episode 18, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains not only the...
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ImprovLA : Episode 17 : The Armando (Long Form)
Ever hear of The Armando Diaz Experience, Theatrical Movement and Hootenanny? It's a long form show format for improvisation. In episode 16, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains not only how to successfully perform the "Armando" long form, but also the history of the show...
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ImprovLA - Episode 16 - Group Scenes (Scenes With More Than Two People)
Ah yes, the Group Scene. Most of your improv training is focused on the two person scene. But how do you transition into getting more people into the scene without people being useless in the scene or it turning into a big 'ol mess? In episode 16, Keith Saltojanes explains how you can work on...
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ImprovLA - Episode 15 - Heightening The Game
"If this is true, then what else is true" This statement is a customary way to explain hightening when it comes to scenic improvisation. But what does it mean and how does one actually do it? In episode 15, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains how you can master…
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ImprovLA - Episode 14 - The Game of the Scene
Humans are natural game players, and thus great improv scenes have games happening within them. But are you aware of this and playing these fun games that are happening all around your scenework? In episode 14, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains "the game" in long form...
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ImprovLA - Episode 13 - Connections & Linking Ideas
Ever wonder how to create a long improvised show without running out of ideas? Or do you feel that when performing a longer show that it starts to become difficult to invent new ideas? There's an easy answer to that, and it's all about making connections. In episode 13, Keith Saltojanes, founder…
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ImprovLA - Episode 12 - Edits & Transitions
Transitioning between scenes is one of the most important skills to know in a long form improv show. Good edits can keep the momentum up from scene-to-scene, while bad edits can kill a show where it stands. Do you know the exact time you should be editing your teammates scene? In episode 12…
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ImprovLA - Episode 11 - Suggestions & Ideas
Ever feel like you don't have any ideas in your improv scenes or ever feel worried you may get a bad suggestion from the audience and the show will fail? Impossible! In episode #11 of the ImprovLA podcast, veteran improviser/teacher Keith Saltojanes give advice for how to create inspired…
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ImprovLA - Episode 10 - Status
Did you know there is status between every interaction between people everywhere at any given time? It's true. So don't let it lack in your scenework. In episode 10, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, talks about how to recognize and implement status into your improvisational...
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ImprovLA - Episode 9 - Story
The ImprovLA podcast makes its triumphant return to the airwaves with a subject considered a lost "secret" of good long form improvisation; STORY! In this episode host, Keith Saltojanes, explains the simple 5-elements of story structure and how to implement them into your improv shows. Also...
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ImprovLA - Episode 8 - Characters
When you improvise, do you notice that all your characters seem to be the same? Do you have 3 characters you always do, but never tried any others? Well then we suggest listening to this episode of the ImprovLA podcast. In episode #8, Keith Saltojanes talks all about characters in long form…
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ImprovLA - Episode 7 - Environment & Object Work
Ever find yourself stuck in the dreaded "talking heads" type of scene and you are standing facing your partner in the vast nothingness and you don't know how to get out of it? Then this episode is for you! In episode 7 of ImprovLA, Keith talks about how to create realistic environments in your...
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ImprovLA - Episode 6 - Initiations
The first few moments of an improv scene can make or break the rest of the scene. It's so important, yet many people aren't sure how to even begin with moment one, the initiation. In this episode of ImprovLA, Keith discusses how to initiate a scene and why you never have to worry ever again about...
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ImprovLA - Episode 5 - Even More Scenework
What's that? You say you want even more on scenework after listening to last week's episode? Consider is done! In episode #5 of ImprovLA, Keith discusses even more about long form improvisational scenework. Tips on what to do when you are lost and what can happen when you make bold choices in…
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ImprovLA - Episode 4 - Scenework (Lesson 1)
Hosted by Keith Saltojanes. The emphasis of all of long form improvisation is the scenework. You are supposed to get on stage and perform a scene with nothing planned at all, yet make it look as if it was a scripted piece of theatre. Sounds impossible? It is...unless you have some guidelines. In...
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ImprovLA - Episode 3 - The Rules
Hosted by Keith Saltojanes. *note the name of the podcast has changed this this episode was recorded. It is now officially ImprovLA, no matter what the recorded audio says* The Rules of improv. Most people have heard of "Yes, And" but what about the other ones? Which ones should you focus on…
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ImprovLA - Episode 2 - Group Mind
Hosted by Keith Saltojanes. In the second episode of "ImprovLA" (formerly "Improvising on Improv") Keith talks about the elusive Group Mind and explains how your group can achieve it and make your scene work better by using it. Exercises, scenes, and demonstrations. If you have any questions,...
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ImprovLA - Episode 1 - What is Improv?
Hosted by Keith Saltojanes. In the first podcast of "ImprovLA" (formerly "Improvising on Improv"), Keith introduces himself and explains what improvisation is and what makes good improv performances. Keith Saltojanes has been improvising since 2004, and has performed in over 200 shows around the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Veteran improviser and teacher of the popular ImprovLA workshop, Keith Saltojanes talks long form improvisation with included lessons, tips, thoughts, quotes, interviews, and more!Keith Saltojanes has been improvising since 2004, and has performed in hundreds of shows around the country at such places as the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, IO West, Second City, The Chicago Improv Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, The World's Largest Hard Rock Live, and more. He was a founding member of the critically-acclaimed troupe, The Derelict Toys (called "One of the best improv troupes from around the country" by the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater), and currently performs weekly with the popular group, English Speaking Moose; another group he co-founded.Keith has studied with the Improv Olympic, Upright Citizens Brigade, Second City, and is a student of Miles Stroth (Del Close's "Warchief" and member of The Family) among others. He loves all things improvisation, and enjoys the ever-
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Veteran improviser and teacher of the popular ImprovLA workshop, Keith Saltojanes talks long form improvisation with included lessons, tips, thoughts, quotes, interviews, and more!Keith Saltojanes has been improvising since 2004, and has performed in hundreds of shows around the country at such...
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