The Improv Chronicle Podcast

Clowns are making a comeback, and their impact on the world of improv is undeniable. In this episode, Lloydie explores the resurgence of clowning and its influence on improvisation. He speaks with several improvisers who integrate clowning into their practice to understand the overlap, the differences, and the essence of clowning.Guests:Lee Kennedy – Clown and Middle Banana at Club Wormhole https://www.instagram.com/club_wormhole/Andel Sudik – Improviser and Teacher https://www.yesandel.com/Isaac Charles Kessler – Clown and Improviser https://www.instagram.com/isaackessler/Host:Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport The Improv Chronicle Podcast by donating or sponsoring an episode. Your contribution helps us continue to share the stories and wisdom of improvisers from around the globe. https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not many improv projects start with a trip to the Arctic and then end up trying to save the world. In this episode, Lloydie delves into the unique and inspiring journey of "We Built This City on Rock'n Coal," a climate change improv science comedy touring show. This initiative is touring the west coast of Ireland and Northern Ireland, aiming to make the climate crisis more accessible and engaging through comedy and improv. Find out more at http://www.rockandcoal.ie/ Guests:Jessamyn Fairfield – Improviser and ScientistKaty Schutte – Improviser, Writer, and Theatre MakerHost:Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport The Improv Chronicle Podcast by donating or sponsoring an episode. Your contribution helps us continue to share the stories and wisdom of improvisers from around the globe. https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Escobedo, a PhD candidate and the mind behind the Improv Boost website, joins Lloydie to explore the complexities of maintaining individuality while fostering group collaboration. They discuss the balance between contributing one's unique voice and accommodating others, the unintentional nature of assimilation, and the impact it has on storytelling diversity.Guest:David EscobedoHost:Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport The Improv Chronicle Podcast by donating or sponsoring an episode. Your contribution helps us continue to share the stories and wisdom of improvisers from around the globe. https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a special bonus episode showcasing a brand new podcast: Kornfeld and Andrews: The Radio Plays.Subscribe to hear more episodes at podfollow.com/kornfeldandandrewsTwo co-workers need to sharpen the important presentation they have to make, but both appear to be lost in the corporate machine, while simultaneously being in the work restrooms.Improvised by:Louis KornfeldRick AndrewsProduced by:Lloydie James LloydSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when one artist takes up too much space? This episode, Lloydie dives into the delicate dance of sharing the spotlight. We hear from Swedish improviser Hjalmar Hardestam who reflects on the fine line between supporting scenes and steamrolling them. As he recounts his experiences from the Robin Hood International Improv Festival, we're offered a glimpse into the self-awareness required to balance personal drive with ensemble harmony.We also meet Autumn Unwin, who candidly shares her journey from a newbie to a seasoned improviser with a passion for inclusivity. Both guests explore the nuances of stage dynamics, from the pitfalls of hogging the limelight to the challenges of coaxing reluctant performers into joining the fun on stage.Guests:Hjalmar HardestamAutumn UnwinHost:Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever watched an improv scene unfold and felt like you were witnessing a real-life magic trick? That's the power of the 'choose to know' philosophy in improvisation, as taught by the acclaimed actor and improviser Craig Cackowski. In this episode Lloydie sits down with Craig to discuss this transformative approach to improv that has the potential to not only solve common scene issues but also to leave audiences spellbound... and then tries it out with a group of improvisers to see how it differs from a "Yes And" exercise.Guest:Craig CackowskiTake a class with him in LA: https://wgimprovschool.com/teachers/view/34Check out the two-person show he does with his wife Carla: https://orangetuxedoimprov.com/Host: Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport The Improv Chronicle Podcast by donating or sponsoring an episode. Your contribution helps us continue to share the stories and wisdom of improvisers from around the globe. https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a groundbreaking move, two improv theaters from different cities forge a unique collaboration, setting the stage for a new era of improvisational comedy. This episode takes you on a journey from Chicago to Brooklyn as Lloydie explores the partnership between the iO Theater and the Brooklyn Comedy Collective. Discover the behind-the-scenes story of how these institutions are creating a dynamic bridge, facilitating the exchange of performers, teachers, and students. Hear from Steve Plock, General Manager of iO Theater, and Philip Markle, Artistic Director of the BCC, as they discuss the genesis of this sister theater relationship and its potential to reshape the improv landscape. From fostering talent to nurturing international connections, this episode uncovers the enthusiasm and the strategic moves that hope to invigorate the community and celebrate the art of improv.In this episode you hear from:Steve Plock - General Manager, iO TheaterPhilip Markle - Artistic Director and Founder, Brooklyn Comedy CollectiveHosted by Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport The Improv Chronicle Podcast by donating or sponsoring an episode. Your contribution helps us continue to share the stories and wisdom of improvisers from around the globe. https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the initiation of a scene all that important? How do we make a good start? What are different ways of starting off? This episode we delve into the essence of what makes a good scene start. Guest Rob Norman shares his wisdom on the importance of the "first breath" of a scene, the power of emotions over words, and the necessity of making bold choices on stage. We explore the nuanced craft of initiating scenes and the struggles of overcoming improviser's politeness. This episode offers a fresh perspective on creating compelling scenes that resonate both with fellow performers and the audience.In this episode you hear from:Rob Norman - Author and Improviser - "Improvising Now: A Practical Guide to Modern Improv"Episode hosted and produced by Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport The Improv Chronicle Podcast by donating or sponsoring an episode. Your contribution helps us continue to share the stories and wisdom of improvisers from around the globe. https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicle Improvising Now: A Practical Guide to Modern Improvhttps://www.amazon.com/Improvising-Now-Practical-Guide-Modern/dp/1505912336 The Backline Podcasthttps://backline.podbean.com/The Complete Improviser by Bill Arnetthttps://www.amazon.com/Complete-Improviser-Bill-Arnett/dp/1541172817Improv Chronicle Newsletterhttps://www.improvchronicle.com/Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step behind the curtain with Lloydie on the Improv Chronicle as he lifts the lid on a situation impacting a growing number in the improv community: burnout. Lloydie connects with Laura, a member of the Glasgow improv scene and producer of Edinburgh International Improv Festival, and David Raitt, a Toronto improviser with decades of experience, to discuss the fine line between passion and exhaustion. This episode looks at the resilience of creative people navigating the demands of performance, administration, and personal well-being in improvisational comedy.In this episode you hear:Laura Hotchkiss - EIIF - https://www.edimprovfest.com/aboutDavid Raitt - The Improv Illusionist - https://improvillusionist.com/ Hosted by Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport The Improv Chronicle Podcast by donating or sponsoring an episode. Your contribution helps us continue to share the stories and wisdom of improvisers from around the globe. https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Navigating the nuances of forming an improv team can be as complex as a well-crafted scene. In this episode of The Improv Chronicle Podcast, we delve deep into the essentials of team dynamics, commitment levels, and the alchemy of personalities that can make or break a group's chemistry. Hear insights from improvisers who have been through the process of assembling and reassembling teams in the ever-evolving landscape of improv.In this episode you hear from:Jack Cross - Rhymes Against Humanity and The Improclaimers, Nottingham (UK)Jeanette Bird-Bradley - Rhymes Against Humanity, Nottingham (UK)Chris Locke - A Bristol (UK) based improviserHosted by Lloydie James Lloyd, this conversation isn't just about finding the right people; it's about the journey of trial, error, and the joy found in the unexpected moments onstage and off.Podcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport The Improv Chronicle Podcast by donating or sponsoring an episode. Your contribution helps us continue to share the stories and wisdom of improvisers from around the globe.https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the delicate dance of life's minor dramas, improvisers find a canvas rich with comedic potential. But how does one transform the everyday into an engaging slice-of-life scene on stage? In this episode of The Improv Chronicle Podcast, we delve into the artistry required to elevate the mundane to the extraordinary. Join us as we explore the subtle craft of finding humor in the smallest moments with New York City's seasoned improviser and teacher, Louis Kornfeld, and the UK's own Jenny Rowe of The Maydays and Impromptu Shakespeare. Discover the power of microdramas, the allure of authenticity, and the delicate balance between reality and performance.In this episode you hear:Louis Kornfeld from The Magnet TheaterJenny Rowe from The MaydaysEpisode hosted and produced by Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflyHelp the Improv Chronicle make more episodes. Your small donation makes a big difference:https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does acting training help improvisers?Three improvisers who trained as actors share what acting training can give improvisers to help make their shows better - and how improv helps their acting too.On this episode you hear:Eleanor Stankiewicz - IG: @elestankiewicz / @thenewlywedsimprov / linktr.ee/elestankiewiczAnděl Sudik - yesandel.comDan Simpson - itsdansimpson.comHost:Lloydie James Lloyd - an improviser based in Nottingham, EnglandPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflyHelp the Improv Chronicle make more episodes. Your small donation makes a big difference:https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new year, new you? Looking to supercharge your improv with some tips from great improvisers? The Improv Chronicle has got you covered. In the last four and a half years, this podcast has spoken to a lot of improvisers and gained a lot of insights. This podcast and chosen a few of those insights, some of which haven't been heard before, and put together a series of tips and things to think about for 2024. Here's to a great new year of improvisation.Guests (in order of appearance):Rob Norman - The Backline Podcast / Second CityPatti Styles - https://www.pattistiles.com/Dave Pasquesi - TJ and Dave https://books.google.com/books/about/Improvisation_at_the_Speed_of_Life.html?id=zyjWoQEACAAJKathy Rinaldi - ImprompTwo https://www.facebook.com/ImpromptuSarasota/Colin Mochrie - Whose Line Is It Anyway Help the Improv Chronicle make more episodes. The smallest of donations can still make a big difference. https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicle Host:Lloydie James Lloyd - an improviser based in Nottingham, EnglandPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's the point of putting a bunch of students on stage after they have been learning improv for a series of weeks? How much does it add to their learning and how do we set these shows up for success. Hear from Lloydie's students after their most recent end of term show, and from improv teachers with advice on making a student show a success.This episode features:Rick Andrews - Magnet Theater NYCChelsea Clarke - UCB Theatre NYCThis podcast seeks to be a useful part of your improv experience - if you value that, please consider donating to help it continue here: https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicle Get the weekly Improv Chronicle newsletter here: improvchronicle.substack.comFor transcripts of episodes: improvchronicle.comSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can we use lighting and sound better in our improv. In this episode, you hear from two improvisers who also do tech and who give you a view from the tech box. This episode aims to help on-stage improvisers and improv teams think more about their tech.You will hear from:Cleo Pettitt - Lloydie's cousin and a professional set and costume designerCharlotte BrownMatt HolmanHost:Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflyGet the world of improv in your inbox every week with the Improv Chronicle Newsletter - https://improvchronicle.substack.com/Donate to help the podcast and newsletter get produced. Even £1 / $1 helps: https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is the medium of improv too often confused with the genre of improv? Surely improv isn’t one thing in the same way that theatre isn’t one thing. The genre is not the medium. This episode explores how we make the distinction between improv and styles of improv.Guests:Jim Fishwick (Jetpack Theatre / ITS / New Zealand Improv Festival - Insta: @fimjishwick)Hannah Platts (Tiny Stories / Rhymes Against Humanity / Date Night)Will Naameh (MC Hammersmith / Spontaneous Players / Shamilton / Baby Wants Candy)Get the world of improv in your inbox every week with the Improv Chronicle Newsletter - https://improvchronicle.substack.com/Donate to help the podcast and newsletter get produced. Even £1 / $1 helps: https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleBook referenced in podcast - Improvise Freely by Patti Styles:https://www.pattistiles.com/english Host / Producer:Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why is it that some improvisers avoid playing with an older improviser, or when they do get to play with them, they make them their grandparents? Given some of the most famous, gifted improvisers who sell out shows are over the age of 60, why do peculiar attitudes around age still exist in our art form?This episode you hear from:Kathy Rinaldi - ImprompTwo, Sarasota, FloridaShaun Landry - The Ledge Theatre, LAThe u3a group, Market Harborough, UKGet the world of improv in your inbox every week with the Improv Chronicle Newsletter - https://improvchronicle.substack.com/Donate to help the podcast and newsletter get produced. Even £1 / $1 helps: https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleHost / Producer:Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Moving your life to a new town or city is a big undertaking - there’s a lot to sort out. So what’s it like getting settled in a new city’s improv scene? Hear from three improvisers who have moved their lives to another city and then worked on fitting into that city's improv scene.This episode hear from:Robby Appleton (formerly Tennessee, now Chicago)Cale Bain (formerly Toronto, now Sydney)Liam Webber (formerly Nottingham, now Sydney)Get the world of improv in your inbox every week with the Improv Chronicle Newsletter - https://improvchronicle.substack.com/Donate to help the podcast and newsletter get produced. Even £1 / $1 helps: https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleHost / Producer:Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improvisers from different cities across the world talk about the many and varied changes that have happened to their scenes. From theatres closing to new ones opening - from scenes losing improvisers to those who are gaining new performers. Hear how scenes across the globe have changed, adapted and evolved.This episode features:Cale Bain - Improv Theatre SydneyJorin Garguilo - CIC Theatre, ChicagoHellena Jang - IMFROG, SeoulShaun Landry - The Ledge Theatre, LAGet the world of improv in your inbox every week with the Improv Chronicle Newsletter - https://improvchronicle.substack.com/Donate to help the podcast and newsletter get produced. Even £1 / $1 helps: https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicleHost / Producer:Lloydie James LloydPodcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you are an improviser who hesitates to walk on, or someone who just can’t resist entering a scene, you know a walk-on has the power to change what is happening on stage. Marcel Blanch-de Wilt is a Sydney-based improviser and he believes there is never a bad time to enter an improv scene. He encourages new improvisers to jump in and have fun. While others argue there are times when entering a scene may disrupt the flow or emotion, Marcel believes overthinking leads to hesitation.This episode you also hear from Sam Irving and Vera Chok who take slightly divergent views on the how and when of a walk-on in improvised scenes.Guests:Vera ChokIG: @verachok and verachok.orgMarcel Blanch-de Wilthttps://marcelthecomedian.substack.com/Sam Irvinghttps://www.thespontaneousplayers.com/Host:Lloydie James LloydImprov Chronicle Newsletter:https://improvchronicle.substack.com/ Podcast Theme:Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio DragonflySupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slowly, gradually, in some parts of the world, live shows are coming back. For some performers it’s their first shows back in front of a live audience in 16 months. That sort of gap between shows is something many improvisers never thought they’d have to face and it’s meant a whole big mix of emotions.This episode features:Liam Webberhttps://www.liamwebberimprov.co.uk/Nottingham improv duo The ClonesTwitter: @liam_webberInstagram: @liamjwebberTanyika Careyhttps://www.cherubimprov.orgTwitter: @TanyikaCareyIG: @TanyikaCareyTanyika's sketch team IG: @GaryfromHR.Katy Schuttehttps://www.katyschutte.co.uk/Twitter: @katyschutteInstagram: @katyschutteThe Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydGet the world of improv in your inbox every two weeks - improvchronicle.substack.comGet transcripts of episodes and blogs at improvchronicle.comGet in touch at [email protected] music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when two improv organisations in different parts of the world happen to have the same name - and then discover each other exist?This is the story of The Improv Place, USA and The Improv Place, UK. Last week, after a series of conversations, one of the two organisations changed names. This episode tells the story of how these companies came about, and how they reached a resolution about their names.This episode features:Jermaine Trice from The Improv PlaceCheck out recordings of some of the shows The Improv Place has been staging by following these links:Voices - Episode 7https://youtu.be/WKX_9US110kPandemic Chef - Episode 3https://youtu.be/-VOgCldPpowSing! - Episode 1https://youtu.be/Q3JyOclEFocVariété - Episode 1https://youtu.be/NUaIayFtQ24The House Show - Episode 1https://youtu.be/VUmayiFs9nIKaty Schutte and Chris Mead from The Improv Place UK, which is now known as The International Improv StationYou can find them at their old site, ahead of their rebrand at https://theimprov.place/which will soon become - http://internationalimprovstation.com/The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydGet the world of improv in your inbox every two weeks - improvchronicle.substack.comGet transcripts of episodes and blogs at improvchronicle.comGet in touch at [email protected] music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How do we turn a scene around when it isn't going as well as we intended. This episode, host Lloydie gets voicemails from improvisers around the world with top tips on how to rescue a scene that's not going well.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis show features:Andel SudikJon NguyenEmma BirdPete BergenHannah PlattsMonika OzdarskaTim SniffenThe Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd Get the newsletter at improvchronicle.com Get in touch at [email protected] music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How much do external factors like the space we play in or the audience have an influence on what we do on stage as improvisers - and how much impact should they have? Three improvisers from three different countries give their thoughts on the impact of the audience, the spaces they play in and how much attention we should pay to that.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis show features:Emily Brady:Check out her podcast, The Improv Treehouse here: https://soundcloud.com/improvtreehouseRob Mulligan:Check out Rob's two podcasts:Good Stuf with Rob and Nick - https://anchor.fm/good-stuf-podcast Adverture Incorporated - https://adventureincpod.com/ Rob Norman:Check out Rob's podcast, The Backline here: https://thesonarnetwork.com/the-backline/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From time to time, many (if not most) improvisers find themselves stuck inside their head and thinking too much. How can we identify when it is happening, and how can we moderate any negative impact it might be having on our performance.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Shari HazlettInstagram: @ShariHazlettJessica Mitolohttps://www.secondcity.com/people/chicago/jessica-mitolo/Jay Sukowhttps://todayimprov.com/ The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What exactly does improv give to the corporate world and how is it benefitting workplaces, even during (or especially during) the pandemic! This episode we explore the ways improv is helping the business world become more effective and more human, and how not knowing what is to come can be an advantage.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Richard Bradford, head of facilitation at The Maydays:Aih Mendoza from Third World Improv:https://thirdworldimprov.comwww.facebook.com/thirdworldimprovand check out Third World Improv's house team who are performing weekly shows here: www.facebook.com/housekeepingimprovNeil Mullarkey from The Comedy Store Players:https://neilmullarkey.comThe Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when you get stage fright and how have some improvisers overcome it? This episode features personal stories about how people have overcome their own anxieties about performing at a time when some others are feeling nerves for the first time.If you are experiencing any sort of anxiety in relation to going onto the stage, do talk to someone about it. I hope this podcast is helpful but please remember, if you need advice on your specific situation, do see a professional.Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Luke Benson:You can hear Luke on Look What’s After Happening - an improvised comedy podcast where Luke and Mark Cantan present a nonsensical history of the world as characters Colin Spress and Cillian Vermillion, without the burden of facts or knowledge. Recent guests include Jess McKenna, Dan Lippert, Jon Gabrus and Ryan Rosenberg.Neil Munro:Neil works as a media producer, filmmaker, photographer, editor, performer, & podcaster. His is the editor of the We Are What We Overcome Podcast about mental health - https://facebook.com/WAWWOpodcast/ Susan Messing:Find Susan on Twitter at @MessingSusan The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we continue talking about the move towards getting back to improv in real life, what will happen to online improv? To begin with it was a stop-gap for most, but one year in, it’s fostered an international community that isn’t going to go away. So when we are back doing shows in real life, where does online improv fit?Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Jason Geis:CSZN Comedy Network: twitch.tv/csznchicago (come watch anytime)Theater: cszchicago.comClasses (online): https://www.cszchicago.com/trainingLaxmi Priya:Improv Comedy Bangalore (https://www.icbangalore.com/​)Braínne Edge:https://www.comedysportz.co.uk/The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Physicality in improv - usually a rich topic but how do we address it when we are improvising online in little boxes?Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Ramita Menon:https://menononthemove.wordpress.com/ Instagram - @ramitamenon Currently Ramita is offering online one to one yoga and creative movement sessions . And facilitating improv sessions with Kaivalya Plays who have an upcoming Harold long-form show on 13th September - details on https://menononthemove.wordpress.com/ David Raitt:David Raitt has nearly 25 years experience in improv performance and teaching. He is an alumnus of The Second City Canadian National Touring Company and Mainstage ensemble, was on the Training Centre's Education faculty for 17 years, and is a senior member of the Oakville Improv Theatre Company. He teaches specialty workshops in physical improv skills, and curates a website of exercises and articles for environment, object work, and physicality in character and performance. His first book "The Improv Illusionist" is currently seeking publication. For updates and his email newsletter, visit https://ImprovIllusionist.comLiz Peters:Liz Peters is an award-nominated performer who has spent the last decade helping people feel relaxed and playful in the spotlight.She teaches improvisation around the world and works with organisations and individuals to improve human communication; both in how we connect and collaborate with each other and how we deliver in front of an audience. A regular contributor on leadership programmes, Liz helps build presence and agility in the change-makers of tomorrow, and has brought her innovative approach to communication training into countless organisations, from social enterprises to global corporations.Liz’s book “Own It” UK link: https://amzn.to/34xCAuUUSA link: https://amzn.to/3aUqDR7 2-Man No-Show:The absurd and unpredictable improv/sketch duo of @IsaacKessler and @TheKenHallSee Ken in “The Umbrella Academy” on NetflixFollow them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/2MANNOSHOWAnd on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/2MANNOSHOWSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastLast episode you heard from improvisers who weren’t improvising right now due to the current pandemic. Today, more voices and more reflections on what breaks can give improvisers and also if their views about improv as an art form have changed at all - and if so… how do they feel about the art form now?Please check out the pages and projects from this episode’s guestsRahel OtsaPersonal website: https://rahelotsa.ee/in-english/ Gael Doorneweerd-PerryTraveling projects:- http://www.perryweerd.com/- https://www.ap-improv.com/Amsterdam projects:- https://www.flock-theatre.com/- http://www.perryweerd.com/miyazaki-2020/Socials:- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gael.facebk- Instagram: @gaelperry- Blog articles: http://www.perryweerd.com/blog/King and Pete from Hong Kong:Hong Kong Improv page: https://www.facebook.com/hongkongimprov/ Pete’s personal page: https://www.facebook.com/petegrellacomedy Kevin ScottCentralia Improv podcast: https://anchor.fm/kevin-scott2Kevin’s other podcast on Movies: https://anchor.fm/kevin-scott15Katharine Steer:Tomes Theatrical Productions: https://www.facebook.com/Tomes-103467837769565An online interview with Katherine about “Well-prov” a project she set up to help a housebound friend improvise: https://medium.com/steel-city-improv/katharine-steer-on-why-she-runs-wellprov-9fea2f047159Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastOnline improv has become a big thing during the pandemic but not everyone wants to take their improv online or teach online… some people have taken a complete break.This episode features:Atalanti Tzouliadaki from Denise's 50th in Nottingham - https://www.facebook.com/denises50th/Pete Bergen from Washington Improv Theater in Washington DC - https://witdc.org/ Mara Joy from The Spontaneous Players in Edinburgh - https://www.thespontaneousplayers.com/Swithun No from The Village Idiots in Rochester NY - http://www.improvvip.com/John Cremer from The Maydays in Brighton - https://www.themaydays.co.uk/The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastAs the world struggles to find connection during a pandemic, does being part of an improv community give you a head start on connection - and is there a difference to the sort of friendships we make through improv?In this podcast you will hear from:Steven Morgan who improvises with Easylaughs in Amsterdam. Details on their shows and workshops here: https://www.easylaughs.nlElise Rodriguez from Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota. Check out their shows and workshops here: http://www.floridastudiotheatre.org and follow Elise here: https://www.instagram.com/draggingthirty/John Gebretatose from HUGE Theater in Minneapolis. Check out their shows and workshops here: https://www.hugetheater.com/Hellena Jang from Seoul City Improv in Seoul. Check out their shows and workshops here: https://www.seoulcityimprov.com/The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastVery gradually, one or two improv venues are tentatively opening up their doors again. As some countries feel they have flattened the curve on the first wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, steps are being taken to open venues while, at the same time, trying to keep people safe. So what sort of journey are improv groups and venues undergoing in order to perform again? This episode tells three different stories from around the world - one from the One from China, one from The Netherlands and one from the USA.Guests:Will Luera - check out shows at Florida Studio Theatre here: https://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/Stacey Smith - see the Boom Chicago "Shot of Improv" show live online here: https://islivenow.com/boomchicago/watch?eventid=fxOHCbLWY&fbclid=IwAR0pqkvOLRqkZ9QCAQfVtO-GvUMaMqohBncDWx0GoY3CAzAkFZHaOMNSbsETake an online comedy writing show with Stacey here: https://boomchicago.nl/academy/intro-to-comedy-writing/?fbclid=IwAR02zQWZVGjtoOB51-wBMwWazM9LcwQ9KrjxerdPg502T3NIs9QtKsyC9fQJay Wang - check out Beijing Improv here: https://www.facebook.com/beijingimprov/The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastWhile improv has made huge efforts to get online during the global pandemic in either Zoom or podcast form, musical improv has extra barriers to overcome with the technology. And yet, musical improv classes and podcasts are still running. How?Technical solutions and using the skills they have as musical improvisers have meant musical improv may be hampered by Covid 19, but it’s finding ways to adapt. This episode you will hear from a variety of musical improvisers who have made things work in one way or another online.Check out our guests online:Jessica McKenna and Zach Reno do a hilarious musical podcast!Off Book: The Improvised Musical Podcast: https://www.earwolf.com/show/off-book/Dan Moser does improv sketch comedy and freestyle rapping AlbertaCheck out https://goodimprov.com/ for more and check them out on Facebook facebook.com/GoodImprov/ Pippa Evans from The Showstoppers / BBC Radio 4 can be found online here: http://www.pippaevans.com/You can see the whole of the wonderful Alternative Eurovision that The Showstoppers produced here: https://youtu.be/vjij0W75Y2k - the show raised over £7500 for The Care Workers Charity - please consider watching their show and donating to this wonderful charity here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/the-showstoppers Robin Rothman from The Magnet Theatre and New York Musical Improv Festival has announced that the festival may be moving online. You can keep up with developments here: nymif.com and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/nymif/You can follow her character Trudy Charmichael and find details of her shows here: https://www.facebook.com/SongstressTrudyCarmichael/Host Lloydie James Lloyd performs with the musical Nottingham Improv group Rhymes Against Humanity.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can support this podcast here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast Two person shows have been a growing trend in improv and with the release of a three part Netflix special from improvisers Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz, there is a now a mainstream spotlight on improvised duos. Despite theatres being closed right now, people around the world are talking about and forming opinions on what an improvised two person show can be. This is the second of two episodes looking at what is special about having just two people performing the whole show.Check out these online links for shows, books and online pages this episode’s contributors have. Right now is a great time to be supporting artists!David Pasquesi (TJ and Dave)The TJ and Dave Vimeo series: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/tjanddaveThe TJ and Dave book: https://books.google.com/books/about/Improvisation_at_the_Speed_of_Life.html?id=zyjWoQEACAAJYou can follow him here on Twitter: @DPasquesiAnd here on Insta: @DPasquesiScott Adsit and John Lutz did this incredible set at Just For Laughs festival in 2013. See the whole thing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM10ZCu8Nu0 Also, check out this hilarious clip of Scott Adsit and Christina Gausas in their two person show: https://ucbcomedy.com/media/4038 Rachael Mason:Check out this wonderful set from The Boys (Susan Messing and Rachael Mason) - https://youtu.be/FD0ZQf26Deg You can see Kornfeld and Andrews, every Sunday night on the Magnet Theatres live stream: https://www.twitch.tv/themagnettheater/ Derek’s Mojo have a Facebook page with some pretty cool videos on them. Watch the videos and be sure to like the page too. https://www.facebook.com/dereksmojo/ The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two person shows have been a growing trend in improv and with the release of a three part Netflix special from improvisers Thomas Middleditch and Ben Schwartz, there is a now a mainstream spotlight on improvised duos. Despite theatres being closed right now, people around the world are talking about and forming opinions on what an improvised two person show can be. This is the first of two episodes looking at what is special about having just two people performing the whole show.Check out these online links for shows, books and online pages this episode’s contributors have. Right now is a great time to be supporting artists!David Pasquesi (TJ and Dave)The TJ and Dave Vimeo series: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/tjanddaveThe TJ and Dave book: https://books.google.com/books/about/Improvisation_at_the_Speed_of_Life.html?id=zyjWoQEACAAJYou can follow him here on Twitter: @DPasquesiAnd here on Insta: @DPasquesiScott Adsit and John Lutz did this incredible set at Just For Laughs festival in 2013. See the whole thing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM10ZCu8Nu0 Also, check out this hilarious clip of Scott Adsit and Christina Gausas in their two person show: https://ucbcomedy.com/media/4038 Check out this wonderful set from The Boys (Susan Messing and Rachael Mason) - https://youtu.be/FD0ZQf26Deg You can see Kornfeld and Andrews, every Sunday night on the Magnet Theatre's live stream: https://www.twitch.tv/themagnettheater/ Derek’s Mojo have a Facebook page with some pretty cool videos on them. Watch the videos and be sure to like the page too. https://www.facebook.com/dereksmojo/ The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the past couple of episodes you’ve heard from people who have moved their improv online using Zoom - all the improv that you’ve heard covered in this podcast has been visually led. But what about podcasts? Unlike Zoom, improv in podcast form was here before Covid-19 led to the doors shutting on improv theatres and performance spaces. Given the medium already existed as a home for improv, what does it have to offer?This episode you hear from:Tony Harris and Katy Schutte from Destination - the improvised journey. Check out that podcast here:www.destinationpod.co.uk Plus you can get Katy's book "The Improvisers Way" - highly recommendedUK link: https://amzn.to/2W7qaoFUSA link: https://amzn.to/35oVPoR Jon GabrusHear him on:https://www.earwolf.com/show/comedy-bang-bang/ https://www.earwolf.com/show/improv4humans/ https://headgum.com/high-and-mighty Kate CockerCheck out her speaker coaching and podcast training website here: http://www.thepresentercoach.co.uk/And hear her inspiring “Everyday Positivity” podcast here:https://volleythat.com/show/everyday-positivity/The Improv Chronicle Podcast is hosted and produced by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second part of this series on online improv, we re-visit some of the voices you heard last episode - improv practitioners who have taken their work onto visual online platforms like Zoom in order to still teach and perform. As the global improv community continues to wrestle with its current inability to do in-person public performances, we hear about the discoveries, the moments of joy and the future of online improv. Will something that has become necessary may end up leading our art form somewhere new?This episode you hear from:Varoon Anand from Kaivalya Plays in Delhihttps://www.facebook.com/KaivalyaPlays/https://www.instagram.com/kaivalyaplays/Elana Fishbein from The Magnet Theatre in New YorkCheck out her website: www.elanafishbein.com Check out her doc on how to improvise on Zoom: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Tz6vWNTUVRVrICvuonTC9HFQv3FSUbR8gocwLqCZgI/edit And check out The Magnet Theatre live shows on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/themagnettheater/ Nick Oram from Do Not Adjust Your Stagewww.dnays.comSee their Facebook live shows at: https://www.facebook.com/dnayscomedy/Sophie Owen from University of Leeds Improv https://www.facebook.com/leedsimprov/Owen Scrivens from Open Heart Theatre in Newcastlehttps://www.facebook.com/openhearttheatre/ With an except from The Backline PodcastListen and subscribe to them here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/backline-improv-podcast/id900752717?mt=2 And check out the new season of Destination - the improvised journey when it begins. Check previous episodes and see the new episodes go online at http://www.destinationpod.co.uk The Improv Chronicle Podcast is hosted and produced by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the midst of a global pandemic, improvisers have had to make huge shifts to continue any sense of work, and for many, huge swathes of income have disappeared in a heartbeat.In this, the first of two episodes on the subject, we are going to examine the challenges people have felt adapting improv to online platforms and the community it has helped create.This episode you will hear from:Varoon Anand from Kaivalya Plays in Delhihttps://www.facebook.com/KaivalyaPlays/https://www.instagram.com/kaivalyaplays/Elana Fishbein from The Magnet Theatre in New YorkCheck out her website: www.elanafishbein.com Check out her doc on how to improvise on Zoom: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Tz6vWNTUVRVrICvuonTC9HFQv3FSUbR8gocwLqCZgI/edit And check out The Magnet Theatre live shows on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/themagnettheater/ Nick Oram from Do Not Adjust Your Stagewww.dnays.comSee their Facebook live shows at: https://www.facebook.com/dnayscomedy/Sophie Owen from University of Leeds Improv https://www.facebook.com/leedsimprov/Owen Scrivens from Open Heart Theatre in Newcastlehttps://www.facebook.com/openhearttheatre/ The Improv Chronicle Podcast is hosted and produced by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether you teach improv classes, put on or attend shows, or you run an improv festival, the impact of the Corona Virus around the world will have had an impact on what you do. This podcast follows the two weeks leading up to the closure of festivals and theatres through the eyes of the host, Lloydie, who was due to be attending one such festival - the New York Musical Improv Festival. You will also hear from one of the last improv festivals to have managed to complete successfully before the virus shut things down - the Mama City Improv Festival in Cape Town.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How we transition from one scene to the next is something some improvisers spend a great deal of time talking about. So why are so many in the improv world nerds for editing in certain ways when no one chooses a show based on the types of edits that are performed in it?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improv shows are known for taking audience suggestions in order to inspire the performance but what makes a good suggestion and do we really need them anyway? Hear from Megan Gray of The Magnet Theatre in New York, Nottingham improviser Jack Cross and improviser and marketer Shari Hazlett from New YorkSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loving improv is one thing but when does it start to become too much of a good thing? Hear from improvisers who are loading their lives up with the art form and the mental health professional who advises caution.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A jam is an event where anyone can put their name in the hat in order to play an improv scene in front of the audience. As improv grows, so do jam nights. It's as if an improv jam is part of the fabric of the art form. Why is that? And what makes a good jam night?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How your last improv show went sometimes isn't as important as how and when you find out about how good it was. Getting notes in improv whether it be in class or from a coach is sometimes hard. So how should coaches give their feedback and what constitutes good feedback for improvisers?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You've heard from some incredible improv voices since this podcast launched in July. We've not been able to include everything everyone said in every interview so this episode, you will hear clips from a number of the interviews done since July that didn't make it into their intended episode due to time or because conversation had drifted into a side-topicSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The concept we call Yes And has been at the heart of improv and at the heart of how improv is taught for decades. There are books about it, and the phrase is synonymous with improv. The basic idea is that you say yes to what your partner is offering and then add to it. More recently, Yes And has been questioned. Some improv schools don't teach it anymore. Has Yes And as a theory run its course? Or it is still relevant to how we teach and perform improv?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What do we mean in improv when we talk about support and how do we quantify what on stage support and off stage support is needed in our art form. As the number of shows and teams grows around the world, how much do we have each other's backs and how useful is it for us to be saying that we must support other people's moves on stage and other people's shows?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If there's one thing that can divide a group of improvisers quickly, it's the subject of warm-ups. Some people hate them and don't want to do them. Some people love them and could happily warm-up for an hour before tackling a scene. How much warming up do really need to be good at improv and how much difference does it make to an ensemble if they don't warm up?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experiencing and improv dip and a bout of imposter syndrome isn't uncommon in improv - in fact many people recognise it as part of being an improviser and, more generally, a performer. But in improv, where you never do the same show twice, this feeling seems more common somehow. So what do we do about this?Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.