Improv Interviews

David Razowky is a beloved improv performer, coach, director and author. His new book, A Subversive's Guide to Improvisation, has received rave reviews from improvisers around the world. I first met David in 2017 and was delighted to catch up with him to talk about his writing process and life in theatre. He is such a delightful and fun person. I know you'll enjoy this as much as I did!

Meet the Fabulous Erin Diehl, co-founder of Improveit! She helps clients eliminate barriers to collaboration, communication, and leadership. Improved help teams build sustainable relationships that move business forward, through humor and improvisational comedy. She shares her acting & improv journey and how she became an entrepreneur using her incredible skills. We had so much fun and I know you'll love her as much as Ido! Visit my website where I speak to today's leading innovators of improv. My guests are improvisers and therapists from all over the world who share their stories and offer insight into the unique ways they use improv. margotescott.com/podcast/

Bright Su – Let’s do VIP and 4D. Meet my dear friend, Bright Su. He is an extraordinary person and I am so glad to have him as a good fiend. Bright Su is an improv coach based in San Jose, Ca, USA, and the author of Ji Xing Xi Ju (May 2020), the first complete improv book originally written in Chinese. He is the current Editor-in-Chief of Applied Improvisation Magazine. In this episode, we talk about the unique improv game’s factor VIP (Vocal, Interpersonal, Physical), and very practical Facilitation Technique 4D (Describe, Demo, Do, Debrief), and more. You’ll really love this interview. Visit www.BrightImprov.com Follow WeChat Official Account "BrightImprov" Connect in Facebook www.facebook.com/bright.su.90/, or Email brightsu@yahoo.com Visit https://www.appliedimprovisationnetwork.org/applied-improvisation-magazine Visit my website where I speak to today's leading innovators of improv. My guests are improvisers and therapists from all over the world who share their stories and offer insight into the unique ways they use improv. margotescott.com/podcast/

Listen to this fascinating chat with Jim Robinson and Joy Glasser. Jim teaches improvisation and mental health at Mental Health Resources in Minneapolis. As a Fulbright Specialist in Pakistan, Jim brought his course “Improvisation and Mental Health'' to universities and psychology training centers in Islamabad and Lahore. He has taught these courses in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Panama as well. With Joy, Jim has created improvisation workshops that help caregivers navigate the challenges of taking care of dementia patients. Joy Glasser received her B.F.A. in Film Production from New York University and her Masters in Teaching English as a Second Language, from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. She is currently a Certified Executive Leadership and Team Building Coach and Consultant who has successfully worked for decades with corporate clients and individuals in a wide range of creative and medical industries. Joy shares her experience of being the care partner of a spouse with Dementia. With Joy’s diverse and rich background and life experiences, she has creatively cultivated the perfect use of her talents—helping others navigate caregiving a patient with dementia. Visit my website where I speak to today's leading innovators of improv. My guests are improvisers and therapists from all over the world who share their stories and offer insight into the unique ways they use improv. https://margotescott.com/podcast/

Phil Faiss is a wonderful improviser, actor, writer and host of Netflix with Phil. To learn more about him check his social media at: Book: Phil-O-Ween https://a.co/d/6A6R6Dj Facebook: Philoween https://www.facebook.com/philoween Instagram: @philoween https://www.instagram.com/philoween TikTok: @philoween_trends https://bit.ly/3xysC9N Twitter: @philoweenshow https://twitter.com/philoweenshow YouTube: @philoween_thrills https://bit.ly/3IxFQdb Visit my website where I speak to today's leading innovators of improv. My guests are improvisers and therapists from all over the world who share their stories and offer insight into the unique ways they use improv. https://margotescott.com/podcast/

Karla Dingle is an amazing actor and improviser who started the Queen City Comedy in Charlotte, NC, a live and online theatre that has a global community. Karla shares her acting and improv journey and the struggles she survived to arrive where she is today. Karla is beloved around the world and her theatre offers classes with top improvisers.

Cheryl Sloane was literally raised at Second City Chicago since her mother, Joyce Sloane, was the beloved maternal powerhouse in the origins of The Second City. Joyce Sloane was the woman who found and nurtured such comedy giants as John Belushi, Gilda Radner, Chris Farley, and Bill Murray, She was described as a "den mother" to the actors and staff at this famed improv theatre. If someone needed a doctor, a lawyer, a wedding ring or to be bailed out of jail, Joyce was the person who made it happen. We also explore the last 20 years of Cheryl's life. She opened G-Boutique, an upscale women's shop where women could feel comfortable buying sexy lingerie and quality sex toys. Why lingerie? Well, Joyce Sloane always wore glamorous peignoirs. Cheryl thought everyone should have one. While owning the B-Boutique Cheryl consulted with physicians to explore sexual health and wellness for women. Since the store closed, Cheryl works in marketing and branding for Uberlube -, a silicone lubricant designed to enhance sex that has many uses including hair care. Joyce showed Cheryl to “always find the good in people” and that’s how Cheryl has lived her life. The people whose lives she touched love her and by the end of this interview, so did I!

Molly Erdman is a seasoned improviser, starting in high school and being on MainStage and cruise for Second City. She moved from Chicago to LA and pursued her acting career and continued in improv. She is currently getting a master's in counseling and working with children in a school city. We chat about her transition in life and what led her there. She is tons of fun and we had a wonderful time!

Jay Sukow - Part 2 by Margot Escott

Jay Sukow is one of the most respected and beloved improv teachers today. He shares his childhood with a nurturing family and how he became the man he is. His parents gave him a ticket to his first Improv class and he found his passion. He studied at Second City, IO, and Comedy Sports. Jay shares a wonderful story of spending an afternoon with David Shepherd. We chat about our admiration for the "mother of improv" Viola Spolin. Jay shares his ups and downs in the improv world. He is very funny and a truly humble person. #Iknowjaysukow