Podcasts about camp improv utopia

Mark and Bill are joined by the actor/improviser who directs Camp Improv Utopia and is involved in managing improv spaces such as Denver's Rise Comedy. We talk about the notion of community, with a scene about the neighborhood watch and a return to Empty Street to deal seriously in a public-service-announcement/after-school special sort of way with the issue of buying liquor underage. Hear more at philosophyimprov.com. Support the podcast and listen ad-free at philosophyimprov.com/support. Check out other Evergreen Podcast offerings.

In this episode of Girl, You So Random, I had the pleasure of talking with Tashika Campbell. She began her Improv journey in 2017 in Baltimore. Originally from Charlotte, Tashika is a founding member of the award-winning troupe Cake Walk. In addition to performing, she is the lead coordinator of F.A.M Fest, the first Improv festival dedicated to centering and celebrating Black performers in the DMV, (D.C., Maryland and Virginia) area. Currently, Tashika works as an education consultant with Ubiquitii Educational Solutions, which uses SEL concepts to promote learning in students. She also serves as President of the Board of Directors with the Baltimore Improv Group theater and is the Diversity Advisor with Camp Improv Utopia. Tashika is a highly sought-after coach, teacher and workshop facilitator, and has previously worked with Bird City Improv, Queen City Improv, Black and Funny Festival and Comedy Sportz.  Follower her on IG: cakewalkcomedy

EVERYONE!!! It's Nick Armstrong!!! NOT ONLY is he an incredible improviser (King Ten, Local 132) but he has also been an instrumental part of connecting and building the larger improv community with Camp Improv Utopia, theImprovNetwork.com, and Rise Comedy Theater in Denver, CO. Nick has strengthened the world's improv community, and as a result, he's helped cultivate the growth of improv as an art form. Nick Armstrong is a treasure. === In this episode, we cover how trusting your gut might be the most important skill you can build, the challenges of managing an improv business, and how, believe it or not, improv is supposed to stay fun! Also, Nick and Andrew discover their shared love of Rocky IV. === Connect with Nick on Instagram through Camp Improv Utopia @improvutopia and Rise Comedy Theater @risecomedy. And if you're an improviser you should jump on The Improv Network at TheImprovNetwork.org - it's a wonderful resource for improvisers to find coaches, festivals, and other improvisers. === As always, thanks for joining us! This community of artists is an important part of our lives, and we're glad you're in it. Connect with us on the socials! We love to hear your thoughts, opinions, and insults. We're on Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube @stormchaserimprov. Tell your friends! Tell your family! And keep it a secret from your significant other because you're an individual and don't need to share everything with them! === PS: All our links including links to tickets for our live shows https://linktr.ee/StormchaserImprov === PSS: If you would like to sponsor this beautiful podcast snowflake, or help in whatever way you can, please email stormchaserimprov@gmail.com and join us on our quest - to seek the holy grail of improv!

Nick joins David and Jennifer on a bridge to discuss chicken suits, his favorite sandwich, and how he's involved in so much improv. Nick is an Actor, Improvisor, Director and Writer. On TV Nick has been on the Emmy-Award winning shows The Office and Grey's Anatomy. He has also made appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, New Girl, Stan Against Evil, Young Sheldon, Brooklyn Nine Nine and Parks and Recreation. Nick has trained at world famous Groundlings and iO West. He is an alum of The Sunday Company at the Groundlings and has also performed at the M.I.'s Westside Comedy Theater with LA's Critically Acclaimed Harold team King Ten. Nick is the co-owner of RISE Comedy in Denver, Colorado and he has also taught improv at iO West, The Groundlings, M.I.'s Westside Comedy Theater where he served as Artistic Director and has done workshops all over the world. He is the Founder and Camp Director of Camp Improv Utopia a a 501(c) (3) Non Profit improv retreat for grown ups. He is also one of the founding members of the The Improv Network. risecomedy.com nickarmstrong.com www.improvutopia.com www.bridgeimprovtheater.com

Josh joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss Rise Comedy, doing improv in Cali and Denver, and what makes his improv brain tick. Josh is serving as the Artistic Director of Rise Comedy in Denver. Josh served as the Training Center Director for M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater. He is a founder and former Artistic Director of Spectacles Improv Engine in Fullerton Ca. He is the founder and former director of The Orange County Improv Festival and founder and former director of the The Improv Cup. He has been performing improv for 25 plus years and coaching/teaching for a decade. Josh seeks out opportunities to learn from improv's greatest luminaries. He has studied under instructors from iO West & Chicago, The Annoyance Theater, Groundlings, Second City, UCB & The Pack Theater. Josh is the creator of Spectacles Improv Engine's unique focus based curriculum. He teaches with a concentration on organic, in-the-moment improvisation which can help build confidence on stage and off. He directed the improvised play The Awkward Party which was recognized as the 2017 Best Play in the OC by OC Weekly Magazine. He has proudly taught as a Master Teacher at Camp Improv Utopia, Improv Fest Ireland, Off The Cuff in Cedar City, Westside Comedy Theater, The Torch in Phoenix, Finest City Improv in San Diego, Adlib Theater in Orlando, For The City of Rancho Cucamonga, UC Irvine, The Jewish Federation and Family Services, Crittenton, Agile Project Management and The Coup De Comedy Festival. risecomedy.com   bridgeimprovtheater.com            

Vanessa joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss improv camps, starting in San Diego, and how she's traveled around teaching improv. Vanessa lives in San Diego, CA where she is the Director of Inclusion & Vulnerability for Cornerstone Improv and an Artist in Residence for Del Norte High School. She's taught for University of CA, San Diego Extension, Finest City Improv, The Torch in Phoenix, Improv Fest Ireland, Orange County Improv Fest, Camp Improv Utopia, Stranger Than Fiction in New Hampshire, MissImp in Nottingham, Liverpool Comedy Improv, Everybody Get In Here Improv Fest, University Centre Shrewsbury and Mischief Managed in Chester. She's trained at UCB, The Annoyance and Pack Theater and at a bunch of improv camps, festivals and wherever possible. vanessaanton.com www.bridgeimprovtheater.com

Jacque joins David and Jen on a bridge to talk about improv metaphors, the process, and what's it like wearing so many hats in improv. Jacque Arend starting improvising in 2005 via the iO Chicago Summer Intensive. She then joined the Phoenix Improv Festival team in 2006 and co-founded the Torch Theatre in 2007. Today almost 16 years later she is a coach and administrator at Arizona Actors Academy, a staff member of Camp Improv Utopia, a regular performer at Second Beat Improv Theater and independently working doing this and that, included but not limited to applied improvisation, acting, web design and general living. azactorsacademy.com secondbeatimprov.com improvutopia.com www.instagram.com/goldtoothe

Jessica and Dana discuss the magic of adult sleep away camp and their experiences at Camp Improv Utopia, a non profit who gives money back to arts communities in need while providing a creative, safe and inclusive environment for performers from around the world through a weekend of camping, activities and master classes.  How did Dana swing a private boat tour while teaching on the east coast? Dana hates abbreviations, so why does she refer to them as abreevs?  Jessica shares some of her arts and crafts creations, or as she loves to tell Dana "A's and C's."  Dana shares her intense disdain for tomatoes, whereas Jessica can't get enough of them.  Weird food combinations and food of the 80's stir up quite a tizzy in these two.  Jessica wants to know why strangers sometimes can't take a social cue when entering an important conversation that has nothing to do with them. The ladies introduce "Accent Corner" as they take a stab at Jamaican phrases from a book recently given to Jessica.  You think Dana goes nuts that Jessica remembers the Weirdo of the Week song?  Wait until you hear her sing all 50 states in alphabetical order.  Shame on You Corner leads us to highlight the hero and not the charlatan.  How would you feel if a burglar broke in and deep cleaned your home, Dana and Jessica would be fine with it.  Raves this week include "Unseen Art," bringing a 3D version of masterpiece art work to the blind.  Thanks to a listener for sharing 4Ocean, a group responsible for removing millions of pounds of trash from the ocean through the sale of their recycled material bracelets.  Unseen Art - https://www.facebook.com/unseenartproject/ 4Ocean - https://4ocean.com/

In this episode I talk with Brian James O'Connell of the Pack Theater and Camp Improv Utopia all about Position Play. If you've never heard of position play, then you're in for a real treat.

Nick Armstrong, camp director of Camp Improv Utopia, is our guest this episode. He is the Artistic Director at Mi's Westside Comedy Theater. He talks with host Kevin Mullaney about the Groundlings's Sunday Company, teaching JTS Brown, the Pack Theater, playing blindfolded, creating a bible for a new team, camp and theimprovnetwork.org. Subscribe in iTunes For more episodes visit ircpodcast.com Camp Improv Utopia The Improv Network Please consider supporting the IRC podcast at patreon.com/mullaney Kevin Mullaney's Improv Boot Camp in NYC in August 2017 Classes at the Improv Resource Center  

It's Tuesday and Nick Armstrong is our guest! Nick is an Actor, Improvisor and Writer living in Los Angeles, CA. On TV Nick has been on the Emmy-Award winning shows The Office and Grey's Anatomy. He has also made appearances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, New Girl, Hot in Cleveland, Stan Against Evil and Parks and Recreation. Nick has trained at The Groundlings and iO West. He is an alum of The Sunday Company at the Groundlings and currently performs at the world-famous iO West on LA's Critically Acclaimed Harold Team King Ten. Nick is currently the Artistic Director of Mi's Westside Comedy Theater and teaches and performs there. He has also taught improv at iO West, The Groundlings, NOW Improv and has done workshops all over the world. Nick is also the Camp Director and Founder of Camp Improv Utopia a a 501(c) (3) Non Profit improv retreat for grown ups. He is also one of the founding members of the The Improv Network. For more information visit www.improvutopia.com or www.theimprovnetwork.org

Brian James O'Connell is a working actor, writer, director, filmmaker and teacher in Los Angeles. He currently teaches as part of the Core Faculty at The Pack Theater and at iOWest. Brian is the Creator and Executive Producer of Big Yellow Taxi, the Executive Producer and Founder of Long Hard Tuesdays, the Executive Producer and Founder of The Lady Invitational and Executive Producer of Genre Night! at The Pack Theater. Brian is a graduate of the prestigious North Carolina School of the Arts (David Gordon Green, Danny McBride, Jody Hill, Anthony Mackie, Peter Hedges, Mary-Louise Parker, Dane DeHaan, Terrence Mann, Chris Parnell, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Jeff Nichols) and moved to Los Angeles in 2000 to follow his dreams of a career in filmmaking. BOC (as his friends call him) is part of the comedy collective Dr. God, who recently completed their first feature film project BLOODSUCKING BASTARDS, starring Fran Kranz, Pedro Pascal, Joey Kern, Joel Murray, and Emma Fitzpatrick, which O'Connell directed (his third feature as a director) as well as co-writing the script with Dr. God. The film was the Opening Night Premiere at Slamdance in 2015 and is available now on DVD and On-Demand after it's theatrical run. A regular performer, coach and teacher in Los Angeles, Brian derives most of his approach to improv from The Deconstruction, the form created by iO's legendary team, The Family (Miles Stroth, Neil Flynn, Ian Roberts, Matt Besser, Adam McKay, Ali Faranahkian.). With his internationally touring improv duo Billyhawk and iOWest's legendary improv group Dr. God, Brian has performed and taught in festivals in Denver, Phoenix, Toronto, Philadelphia, Austin, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chapel Hill, NC. Well-respected as one of Los Angeles' premier improvisers, Brian is famous for his encyclopedic knowledge of minutiae and his insane recall ability and memory. BOC also serves as the Director of Camp Outreach and is a board member for the non-profit Camp Improv Utopia, the premiere improv, acting and training retreat in the country. Check out www.facebook.com/Improv1to1/ for Brian's signature 1-on-1 improv coaching.

Karen Graci is a coach and performer at iO West. We talk about about coaching Harold teams, openings, group games, short form, and Vertical Harolds. She can be seen performing with King Ten at iO West. Special thanks to Camp Improv Utopia East where this podcast was recorded. Subscribe in iTunes For more episodes visit ircpodcast.com Please consider supporting the IRC podcast at patreon.com/mullaney Sign up for my Improv Bootcamp in NYC via kickstarter Come to Chicago for Improv Bootcamp in July or August. Take my class at the Clubhouse in LA. Find out more about Camp Improv Utopia.

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