Improv for the Podcast Improv for the Podcast #7: Benjamin
10 snips
Nov 2, 2022 
Join Benjamin Roth, a main company member and educator at Improv for the People, as he shares his journey from improv student to teacher. He dives into the challenges of creating marketing materials in the gaming industry, blending nostalgia for characters from Overwatch with industry insights. With humor and honesty, he reflects on embracing impermanence in performance and the community’s role in creative growth. Benjamin also explores how improvisation enriches corporate training and personal interactions, proving its universal appeal.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
High School Improv Roots
- Benjamin Roth began improv in high school through improv nights in the drama department.
- He started as a nervous spectator and became more confident after bonding with peers.
Early LA Life and Work
- After college, Benjamin moved to LA and lived cheaply with roommates to save money.
- This helped him establish a footing while starting his career in film and video game marketing.
Returning to Improv in LA
- Benjamin returned to improv after seeing a partner's standup and improv shows.
- That reignited his love for improv and led him to take classes again in LA.