The Improv Chronicle Podcast

Go to a lot of improv theatre websites and alongside the classes in improv, you’ll often see classes in sketch comedy too. Why are improv and sketch such regular bedfellows and how can being an improviser help you be a better sketch writer?Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Shantira JacksonFind out more about Shantira here: https://www.shantira.com Armando DiazTake a sketch or improv class online at Armando's theatre here: https://magnettheater.com/ Susan HarrisonCheck out the improvised podcast Susan does with Gemma Arrowsmith - "Hayley and Ruth:Two Stars" here: https://www.comedy.co.uk/podcasts/hayley_ruth_two_stars/ Susanyeeha on Instagram and @SueHarrison123 on Twitter 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.

Kathy Rinaldi is an improviser from Sarasota, Florida, known for her work with the trio Impromptu, while Tony Rielage is the artistic director and founder of Theater Momentum in Chicago. They dive deep into the nuances of dramatic improv, highlighting its emotional richness and difference from traditional comedy. Personal anecdotes reveal how dramatic performances can forge powerful audience connections. They also discuss the courage it takes to embrace vulnerability in storytelling, ensuring that genuine emotions resonate with viewers.

Just as our art form adapted by going online, online shows have adapted with the technology. As people realise that online improv is going to stay with us in some form how is technology is being used and adapted by teams to make the experience better for performers and audiences and the improv community as a whole?Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Stephanie Rae from The Black Improv Alliance: https://blackimprovalliance.com Chris Griswold from Pineappl: https://pineappl.studio/ Experience Pineappl for yourself in a free drop-in workshop with Chris: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/free-monday-improv-comedy-drop-in-on-pineappl-registration-133052127495 Chris Mead and Katy Schutte from The Improv Place: https://theimprov.place/ 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.

It's nearly ten months since most live improv shows around the world paused. Some improvisers have taken their short form shows online and adapted them, other improvisers have decided to move from long form to short form as they feel it suits the medium. Is short-form better suited to our new online improv world? Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Kayla Parker from ACT Improv, Dallas, USASee ACT's online shows here:https://www.facebook.com/improvACT/videoshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmjbUqvqMFAlRIrTSdU109gSean Mason from Comedy Sportz, Manchester, UKComedySportz have shows every Wednesday and Saturday at 7pm GMT. You can watch and subscribe at youtube.com/cszukThey have a foundation improv course starting 21st January. They are working with the Black Improv Alliance to offer 5 free spaces on the course. Visit: https://www.comedysportz.co.uk/foundation-improvisation-online/ to find out more and book a space.Social Media:www.twitter.com/comedysportz_ukwww.facebook.com/cszmanchesterukwww.instagram.com/cszmanchesterColin Mochrie (Whose Line Is It Anyway / Colin and Brad)Stream Of Consciousness live shows every weekend https://passportshows.com/portfolio/stream-of-consciousness/ 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.

Extended interview material from 2020's Improv Chronicle recordings plus some words of wisdom worth repeating.Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Susan MessingRachael MasonDavid PasquesiLouis Kornfeld and Rick AndrewsMichelle GilliamImprovisers from Off Key Improv, VancouverMara JoyThe 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 do improvisers hope 2021 brings to our artform and to their own projects? Improvisers from across the world have sent messages to The Improv Chronicle and some of improv's next generation reflect on what they want the new year to look like.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThe 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.

David Raitt, an improviser and instructor from Ontario, delves into the significance of object work in improvisation. He discusses how physicality and imaginary objects can enhance performances and audience engagement. Raitt emphasizes the emotional connections with objects that bolster character development. He also explores how effective object work can deepen narrative significance and foster authentic scene dynamics. The conversation advocates for recognizing object work as a vital improvisational skill within the improv community.

The phrase ‘take care of your scene partner’ is used so many times in improv but what do we really mean by it? What is it we need to do to make sure our scene partner is ‘taken care of’? This episode, you hear different perspectives on this common phrase from improvisers across the world.Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Daniel Pitts from Sheffield UK. He is connected to and would like to promote Little Chicago Comedy in Sheffield: https://www.facebook.com/LittleChicagoComedyVaroon Anand worked with Anshuma Kshetrapal to help create a safe space where people could look after their scene partners at Kavalya Plays in Delhi, India: https://www.kaivalyaplays.org Liam Webber is a performer and teacher in Nottingham. He performs and teaches across the UK and at international festivals. https://www.liamwebberimprov.co.uk - we perform together as The Clones https://www.facebook.com/TheClonesImprov 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.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many people advise that to be a good improviser, you need to have an interesting life… so what are the things have people done, what hobbies have they taken up or professions have they worked in or life habits they’ve taken on - that have helped them in their improv.Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode’s guests:Jodi Pfleghar - find out more about the groups Jodi is part of -https://www.facebook.com/MunichBakeThishttps://www.facebook.com/impromunichorn And the festival she runs which is online this weekend:https://improvember.de/ Jade Fearnley from Murder Inc - The Improvised Murder Mysterywww.murderincimprov.com Andy Johnston from The Mop and Bucket Company:https://www.mopco.org/ Pat Robinson from Squares in the Round in NottinghamElise Rodriguez from Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota - check out her new podcast with John Gebretatose here: https://anchor.fm/eliseandjohnshow?fbclid=IwAR1uYP80xwwlYf7V12__A50cwHO5MTRUNMQhxCiwvDtC2x7TOF_DG4m4EPI 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.

Any art form is subjective and can lead practitioners to question themselves, but how do experienced improvisers and improv teachers deal with the phenomenon of imposter syndrome? Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastCheck out this episode’s guests:Rhiannon Vivian: https://rhiannonvivian.com/about/ Sunny Dhap’s team Jumprov: https://jumprov.comRyan Miller: https://www.ryanmillar.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.