Yes, Also Yes, Also - Miles Stroth
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Jul 1, 2025 Miles Stroth, the founder of The Pack Theater and a veteran improviser from The Family, shares his journey through the world of improv. He discusses how he broke the Harold format and the importance of authenticity on stage. Miles also reflects on overcoming personal struggles and the deep connection between diet and mental clarity. He emphasizes trusting instincts in performance while highlighting humorous memories from his early days in Chicago's improv scene. The conversation is filled with insights into evolving creativity and collaboration.
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From Skipping School To Auditioning With Dratch
- Miles Stroth skipped classes, briefly attended DePaul, then discovered Second City and Players Workshop which led him toward improv.
- He auditioned for Second City with Rachel Dratch and later left college to pursue performance.
Decide You Belong
- Susan Messing told Miles the first thing to decide is that you belong.
- Miles says belonging means you get to come back next week and improve without punishment.
Don't Think Means Don't Self-Judge
- "Don't think" doesn't mean stop thinking; it means don't focus on your self-judgment.
- Overthinking seeks a better move and pulls you out of honest first reactions that work onstage.