The SoCap Improv Comedy Podcast I Am A....
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Sep 11, 2023 Discover a unique improv exercise that intertwines patterns and life skills, turning class into a blend of fun and philosophy. Learn how essential games like 'clap focus' can break down barriers and enhance communication. The episode encourages spontaneity, helping participants tap into their instincts for authentic expression. With strategies to engage even the quietest voices, the discussion highlights the communal joy of humor and creativity in improvisation.
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Start With Focused Warmups
- Start classes with simple, focused exercises like clap focus to build attention and awareness.
- Use variations to reveal assumptions and implied rules that limit spontaneous play.
Train Authentic Responses
- Encourage spontaneous responses in association games to expose rehearsed or fake answers.
- Call out performative responses gently and invite more extemporaneous choices.
Improv Reflects Life Skills
- Improv reveals broader life lessons like presence, listening, and emotional intelligence.
- Practices from improv overlap with Stoicism, Taoism, and Buddhism in cultivating acceptance and responsiveness.