Meet Jeffrey Winer, who is currently a Psychology Intern at McLean Hospital, a Clinical Fellow in Psychology at Harvard Medical School, and a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Much of Jeff’s research and clinical practice to date has focused on better understanding the development, maintenance, and treatment of depression, anxiety, emotion dysregulation, and traumatic stress across development, with a focus on adolescence. Continue reading “Jeff Winer, MS – Psychology & Improv”
Why I Love Improv
George Carlin, when asked, “How old are you?” “I’m four and a half! You’re never thirty-six and a half. You’re four and a half, going on five! That’s the key.”
I love Improvisational Comedy because it connects me to the playful, spontaneous child that’s still a part of me, and all of us! Find a friend and create a story together today. Or have a deep conversation with your dog. Better yet, call someone and tell them, “I love you.”
Cameron Algie
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Improv Comedy Classes and Performance Groups have been mushrooming internationally over the past decade. Inspired by the TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway” and comedians such as Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Steven Colbert who all studied Improv, there are hundreds of classes and thousands of Improv Players today. These fun and skill building techniques are being taught in schools, universities, health care, mental health (insert Article Below Improv anxiety) and now Toastmasters are learning to have fun and gain greater expertise with Improv Comedy. *see below what is Improv
Meet Cameron Algie, a truly generous improvisor, teacher and human being. Check out https://playwithfireimprov.com to read his great blogs and take a class! This interview is one of my favorites – especially our two-person scene. I learned a lot from Cameron and I know you will too!
Ben Noble – A-Z Improv
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Meet Ben Noble, author of Improv ABC: The A-Z Guide to Becoming an Unstoppable Improviser. Ben’s book is a wonderful hands-on how to improvise book and has been following his blogs on improv and life.
Stacey Smith – Musical Improv
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Meet Improv Professional Stacey Smith, a loud Long Islander who can be seen performing regularly in the ensemble at CSz or with The Deltones and The Musical Armando at iO. A CD of Broadway songs helped inspire Stacey to bring singing into her improv comedy. Continue reading “Stacey Smith – Musical Improv”Kristin R. Krueger, PhD – Improv Comedy in Group Therapy
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Meet Neuropsychologist Kristin R. Krueger, PhD who talks with us about the benefits of Improv Comedy in group Therapy. Continue reading “Kristin R. Krueger, PhD – Improv Comedy in Group Therapy”Craig Price Brings Improv to Southwest Florida
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Meet Southwest Florida’s improv master Craig Price, who studied with the legendary Del Close at Improv Olympic and Second City in Chicago. Craig performed and studied for two years at Second City and IO before moving to Denver and performing for 5 years and 550 shows ComedySportz of Denver. He then moved to Southwest Florida where he was instrumental in leading the improv movement that has taken Southwest Florida by comedic storm. Craig is the Education Director at the Naples Players where he continues to teach improv to kids under 18 and adults. Since being at TNP, Craig has initiated a Wellness/Inclusive Improv Program where he teaches Acting & Improv for kids with ASD & SDP, Improv for Adults with Disabilities and a special needs improv class for High School students. Margot and Craig discuss the highs and lows that improv players experience on and off stage.
Continue reading “Craig Price Brings Improv to Southwest Florida”Improv Improves Toastmasters Skills
How does the popular art form of Improvisational Comedy help members of Toastmasters? Let me count the ways.
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