Podcasts about improviser

Do you not "get" Shakespeare? Well, you're not alone! Improviser and "ensemble whisperer" Liz Allen returns to the podcast to explore the reasons she's never really connected with Shakespeare's plays. Allen famously coached the fictional improv team in Mike Birbiglia's film Don't Think Twice but fears missing out on both cultural and satirical opportunities, and discusses with host Austin Tichenor the ways in which she (and many others) have missed the Shakespeare boat; how to describe the appeal of Shakespeare in five words; the value of “Tools, Not Rules;” drawing inspiration from Darren Freebury-Jones's Shakespeare's Borrowed Feathers; how being haughty at dinner parties is the real goal; and the very real relationship between Shakespeare and improvisation. (Length 31:14) The post Connecting With Shakespeare appeared first on Reduced Shakespeare Company.

Today's debate is an out-of-this-world throwdown between two dazzling sky spectacles – Eclipses vs. Aurora Borealis! Improviser, writer, and podcast host Meghan Wolff will rep the mighty, moon-shadowed mystery of Team Eclipses while improviser, content creator, and podcast host Maria Bartholidi will help the swirling, shimmering colors of the Northern Lights shine for Team Aurora Borealis. Who will be crowned the Smash Boom Best? Head on over to smashboom.org and vote to tell us who YOU think won!This week's sponsor:Help your kids learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest with Greenlight, the debit card and money app for teens. Visit Greenlight.com/inclined.Also… do you have your Smarty Pass yet? Get yours today for just $5/month (or $45/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today. As an added bonus, your Smarty Pass will grant you access to a super special debate starring Sanden and Molly!

Le Carnet de Bord pour un voyage merdique est un texte écrit par Rémi Gendarme-Cerquetti ; il nous a quittés récemment, atteint par un handicap qui atteignait son physique mais pas son esprit galopant. Il écrivait notamment ceci : « Après avoir réalisé mon premier film professionnel, je décidai que la suite immédiate de mon existence serait un voyage. Et en même temps, d'accompagner celui-ci par l'écriture d'un carnet de bord, disons, pour un voyage merdique car avec ma situation de handicap et mon actualité médicale, les empêchements sont nombreux. D'abord choisir quelques contraintes. Ecrire sans préparation et sans but affiché. Improviser. Saisir mes pensées et en faire quelque chose. Et puis me fondre dans ce carnet de bord, tout dire, de la saleté comme de la beauté. Comme une urgence systématique. Et puis définir les contours de ce voyage, là où il peut m'emmener, me détourner. Accéder à une sorte d'essentiel. Vous verrez que j'y parle d'amour autant que de handicap ou de souvenirs de jeunesse. » Réalisation : Mariannick Bellot Aide à l'écriture et à la réalisation : Chloé Truchon Musique originale : David Chiesa (http://david.chiesa.free.fr/) Bruitage : Caroline Ledoux Prise de son : Fred Dabo, Karen Beun, Chloé Truchon et Mariannick Bellot Mixage : Vincent Venet Production : Grégoire Molle et Muriel Jost Avec : Thomas Blanchard Merci à Irène Cerquetti et Michel Gendarme, à Christine Précigout, aux familles Grésilières et Filippi, à la RTBF, aux Editions Sinope, à Jonathan Haslebacher, à Marie Sécher d'AGM Factory et au studio Gong. Ce podcast a été produit avec le soutien du Ministère de la Culture français et du fonds Gulliver. En mémoire de Rémi Gendarme-Cerquetti Merci pour votre écoute Par Ouïe-Dire c'est également en direct tous les jours de la semaine de 22h à 23h sur www.rtbf.be/lapremiere Retrouvez tous les épisodes de Par Ouïe-Dire sur notre plateforme Auvio.be : https://auvio.rtbf.be/emission/272 Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Dayna Gowan, MPH

Jay Metcalf reviews the new improvisation book by Vincent Herring #bettersax #saxophone #jazzimprovisation Logic and Critical Thinking in Jazz Improvisation Book by Vincent Herring https://geni.us/hlCnj

Winging It: Improv's Power & Peril in the Time of AI & Trump (Spring, 2024) is Randy Fertel's third book, his second on improvisation. Creating something impromptu and without effort challenges our assumption that everything of value depends upon long study, tradition, and hard work. Improvisation comes to disrupt all that. The gesture all improvisations share—I will create this on the fly, or as Donald Trump has it, my gut knows more than many brains—defies rationality and elevates embodied emotions, instinct, and intuition. Claiming to be free of serious purpose, improvisation only pursues pleasure. Or, so it says. Through the lens of neuroscience, bioevolution, and well-known cultural texts, Winging It explores the links among the many disciplines improv informs—from Louis Armstrong's “West End Blues” to the hip-hop masterpiece Hamilton. It defines what connects Kerouac's On the Road, rock and roll, improv comedy, Fred Astaire's tap, detective fiction, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, psychedelics, hookup culture, AI, even politics—in particular, the reign of the Improviser-in-Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Winging It: Improv's Power & Peril in the Time of AI & Trump (Spring, 2024) is Randy Fertel's third book, his second on improvisation. Creating something impromptu and without effort challenges our assumption that everything of value depends upon long study, tradition, and hard work. Improvisation comes to disrupt all that. The gesture all improvisations share—I will create this on the fly, or as Donald Trump has it, my gut knows more than many brains—defies rationality and elevates embodied emotions, instinct, and intuition. Claiming to be free of serious purpose, improvisation only pursues pleasure. Or, so it says. Through the lens of neuroscience, bioevolution, and well-known cultural texts, Winging It explores the links among the many disciplines improv informs—from Louis Armstrong's “West End Blues” to the hip-hop masterpiece Hamilton. It defines what connects Kerouac's On the Road, rock and roll, improv comedy, Fred Astaire's tap, detective fiction, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, psychedelics, hookup culture, AI, even politics—in particular, the reign of the Improviser-in-Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

Winging It: Improv's Power & Peril in the Time of AI & Trump (Spring, 2024) is Randy Fertel's third book, his second on improvisation. Creating something impromptu and without effort challenges our assumption that everything of value depends upon long study, tradition, and hard work. Improvisation comes to disrupt all that. The gesture all improvisations share—I will create this on the fly, or as Donald Trump has it, my gut knows more than many brains—defies rationality and elevates embodied emotions, instinct, and intuition. Claiming to be free of serious purpose, improvisation only pursues pleasure. Or, so it says. Through the lens of neuroscience, bioevolution, and well-known cultural texts, Winging It explores the links among the many disciplines improv informs—from Louis Armstrong's “West End Blues” to the hip-hop masterpiece Hamilton. It defines what connects Kerouac's On the Road, rock and roll, improv comedy, Fred Astaire's tap, detective fiction, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, psychedelics, hookup culture, AI, even politics—in particular, the reign of the Improviser-in-Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

Winging It: Improv's Power & Peril in the Time of AI & Trump (Spring, 2024) is Randy Fertel's third book, his second on improvisation. Creating something impromptu and without effort challenges our assumption that everything of value depends upon long study, tradition, and hard work. Improvisation comes to disrupt all that. The gesture all improvisations share—I will create this on the fly, or as Donald Trump has it, my gut knows more than many brains—defies rationality and elevates embodied emotions, instinct, and intuition. Claiming to be free of serious purpose, improvisation only pursues pleasure. Or, so it says. Through the lens of neuroscience, bioevolution, and well-known cultural texts, Winging It explores the links among the many disciplines improv informs—from Louis Armstrong's “West End Blues” to the hip-hop masterpiece Hamilton. It defines what connects Kerouac's On the Road, rock and roll, improv comedy, Fred Astaire's tap, detective fiction, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, psychedelics, hookup culture, AI, even politics—in particular, the reign of the Improviser-in-Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/communications

Winging It: Improv's Power & Peril in the Time of AI & Trump (Spring, 2024) is Randy Fertel's third book, his second on improvisation. Creating something impromptu and without effort challenges our assumption that everything of value depends upon long study, tradition, and hard work. Improvisation comes to disrupt all that. The gesture all improvisations share—I will create this on the fly, or as Donald Trump has it, my gut knows more than many brains—defies rationality and elevates embodied emotions, instinct, and intuition. Claiming to be free of serious purpose, improvisation only pursues pleasure. Or, so it says. Through the lens of neuroscience, bioevolution, and well-known cultural texts, Winging It explores the links among the many disciplines improv informs—from Louis Armstrong's “West End Blues” to the hip-hop masterpiece Hamilton. It defines what connects Kerouac's On the Road, rock and roll, improv comedy, Fred Astaire's tap, detective fiction, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, psychedelics, hookup culture, AI, even politics—in particular, the reign of the Improviser-in-Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

LADIES, LADIES, LADIES! We snagged legendary ZADDY AKA the OG TURTLE DADDY HIMSELF - MISTER DAVE BALARKRISHNAN, VIOLINIST/COMPOSER/GRAMMY WINNER and FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE TURTLE ISLAND STRING QUARTET! JEALOUS? In this penultimate episode of 2024, Mr. Daddy soothes our end-of-the year hysteria with his Aristotelian knowledge and calming presence. He masterfully engages with our unsavory conversation no matter how hard we try! Stay tuned till the end for some really heart warming stuff - the future is bright! 

Meet my very funny friend Andrew Cornelius. We met taking classes with. Marc Warzecha at the Sketch School. His sketch writing is dynamic and he has helped me as a writer. Andrew is a Los Angeles based comic whose comedic roots came from a decade of improv comedy experience in Chicago and New York before he focused exclusively on stand-up comedy eight years ago. He was the host of Intrigue.TV's “Just Eat It!,” a restaurant review show that is available on YouTube. Andrew also played “Preston” in the indie comedy feature, “Captain Hagen's Bed & Breakfast” streaming on Amazon. He made two appearances on Comedy Central's “Inside Amy Schumer.” Sometimes children recognize him as “Coach Scalp” from Nick Jr.'s “Platy & Jackie's Mixed Up Challenges.” Through Cool Beans Comedy, Andrew is coach / instructor at the Ice House Comedy Club for beginner and intermediate stand-up comedy classes. Andrew is a whiskey aficionado and has logged over 200 different tastings in his journal. However, he probably forgot to log another hundred or so over his lifetime. You can see some of Andrew's work on the following links. infamouscornelius.com youtube.com/@corneliushaha youtube.com/@corneliusdrinksandthinks x.com/@infamousacorn

Après avoir exploré l'importance de l'incarnation d'un podcast, je vous partage les erreurs fréquentes à éviter pour être un bon animateur de podcast et développer une marque personnelle authentique.Si vous n'avez pas encore écouté l'épisode précédent, je vous invite à le faire avant de plonger dans celui-ci !Les 4 pièges à éviter pour incarner votre podcast:1️⃣ Copier un style qui ne vous correspond pasNe reproduisez pas aveuglément le style de podcasteurs à succès. Si vous êtes posé(e), inutile d'imiter un animateur hyperactif : cela sonnera faux et risque de vous épuiser, tout en déstabilisant vos auditeurs. Trouvez votre propre voix et votre rythme.2️⃣ Manquer d'authenticitéVos auditeurs veulent connecter avec vous, pas avec un rôle joué. Si vous n'êtes pas sincère ou crédible, ils décrocheront. Soyez vous-même, même si cela signifie ne montrer qu'une facette de votre personnalité.3️⃣ Négliger l'écoute activeLors d'interviews, rappelez-vous que votre rôle est de mettre vos invités en valeur. Parler sans arrêt, interrompre ou imposer votre point de vue peut frustrer vos invités et nuire à l'expérience d'écoute. Trouvez l'équilibre entre présence et discrétion.4️⃣ Improviser sans préparationÊtre naturel ne signifie pas tout improviser. Définissez une structure, vos valeurs et vos thématiques à l'avance. Une bonne préparation évite les faux pas et donne plus de cohérence à votre contenu.-----Partagez vos impressions !Qu'avez-vous pensé de cette capsule ou de l'épisode précédent ? Avez-vous déjà fait face à ces erreurs qui vous ont empêché d' être un bon animateur de podcast ? Partagez vos retours :Dans les commentaires Spotify,Sur Instagram via Ausha,Ou en DM sur LinkedIn (Emma Potier).

Ryan Millar is a Canadian-born Amsterdam-based coach, story trainer and communications consultant. In his work, he leans heavily on the tools he gained as an improviser and actor, supplemented by his years in corporate communications and content creation, to help people be more authentic and more effective in their professional and personal lives. His skills as a Public Speaking Coach have earned him a spot on the Coach Foundation, one of the biggest names in the coaching industry.He recently created and hosts the Digital Communication Certificate Course for Growth Tribe. His most recent book, on the art of public speaking, is called “The Confident Presenter” and just came out (www.confidentpresenter.co). Ryan also enjoys freestyle rapping, skateboarding gently, and taking his kids for ice cream.Check out this one!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Zmina is a mainstay on the Imposters Theater stage in Cleveland. He is a musician, former cancer biologist, and a current software developer. He is constantly chasing flashes of brilliance wherever he can find them, from rock climbing to gaming to cooking. You can catch him on Improv Game Night and Comedy Court every month at Imposters Theater.Learn more about his philosophy on life and more on this episode!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Notes S5E40 - Join us as we dive into the mind of the amazingly talented Corinne Britti. She'll be telling us tales from her newest endeavour "Saturday Night" to the "Condor's Nest" and beyond. Corinne Britti is an award-winning actor, writer, improviser, and occasional puppet fabricator from Winston-Salem, NC. In addition to NYU Tisch, her education includes the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and the UCB. She has appeared on screen in feature films like Condor's Nest and Take Care of Emily, and on stage both in New York and regionally. She co-hosts and produces the long-running comedy show Almost Therapy, recently named one of "NYC's best free comedy shows" by Time Out Magazine. Through a series of strange and inexplicable events, she also helped build and sew the puppet stars of Ice-T's "The Hate Is Real" music video. HELPFUL LINKS: VETERANS: https://www.va.gov/.../mental-health/suicide-prevention/ https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ https://homebase.org/programs/get-care/ ADDICTION: https://lp.recoverycentersofamerica.com/.../continuum-of.../ https://www.refreshrecoverycenters.com/reclaim-your-life.../ https://drughelpline.org/ Due you know someone that has lost their lives due to addiction? Or even someone that has made a full recovery? Reach out to Johnny Whitaker so they can help to celebrate the lives lost/ lives recovered at overdoseawareness0831@gmail.com NEWS FLASH: You can now purchase Toking with the Dead full novel here https://a.co/d/7uypgZo https://www.barnesandnoble.com/.../toking.../1143414656... You can see all your past favorite episodes now streaming on https://redcoraluniverse.com/ OR Show your support by purchasing FB stars. Send stars to the stars fb.com/stars Follow our guest https://corinnebritti.com/ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9072763/mediaindex/ https://www.instagram.com/corinnestagramster/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/corinne-britti-55448a175 https://www.facebook.com/notconniebritton/ Toking with the Dead: https://www.stilltoking.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TokingwiththeDead?tn=-]C-R https://www.instagram.com/stilltokingwith/?hl=en https://twitter.com/thetoking?lang=en https://pinecast.com/feed/still-toking-with Check out Toking with the Dead Episode 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awhL5FyW_j4 Check out Toking with the Dead Episode 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaUai58ua6o Buy awesome Merchandise! https://www.stilltoking.com/toking-with-the-dead-train https://teespring.com/stores/still-toking-with Our booking agent: https://www.facebook.com/AmyMakepeace https://www.facebook.com/groups/3770117099673924 Sponsorship Opportunities: https://www.stilltoking.com/become-a-sponsor or email us at bartlett52108@gmail.com thetokingdead@gmail.com ————————————— Follow Still Toking With and their friends! https://smartpa.ge/5zv1 https://thedorkeningpodcastnetwork.com/ ————————————— Produced by Leo Pond and The Dorkening Podcast Network https://TheDorkening.com Facebook.com/TheDorkening Youtube.com/TheDorkening Twitter.com/TheDorkening Find out more at https://still-toking-with.pinecast.co Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/still-toking-with/f347f218-c271-4389-b314-0fd4e8f06af0

Let me introduce you to Abby Sher! She has written and performed at The Second City, Upright Citizen's Brigade, HBO, Nick Jr. and NPR. Abby has written six books including: Miss You Love You Hate You ByeAll the Ways the World Can EndBreaking Free: True Stories of Girls Who Escaped Modern SlaveryAmen, Amen, Amen: Memoir of a Girl Who Couldn't Stop PrayingKissing Snowflakes, SanctuarySolis, which is upcomingHer essays have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Self, Jane and Elle. One of them was adapted for the television series Modern Love.Don't miss this one!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Face à l'exercice délicat de la dégustation, alors que les vrais amateurs affichent un air de bourdon bienheureux prêt à en découdre, le néophyte que vous êtes aura l'impression d'être sur le point de courir un 100 mètres haies avec une jambe en mousse. Voici cinq techniques pour savoir improviser, sans risquer de se ridiculiser.Dans ce nouvel épisode de Parlons Vin, Alicia Dorey, journaliste Vin, vous livre ses meilleurs astuces pour simuler votre expertise en vin, même quand vous ne savez pas quoi dire.Et n'oubliez pas : parlons peu mais Parlons Vin !Vous pouvez écouter Parlons Vin sur Figaro Radio, le site du Figaro et sur toutes les plateformes d'écoutes. Si cet épisode vous a plu, n'hésitez pas à vous abonner et à donner votre avis.Montage et mixage : Antoine Lion-RantyHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Dans le Canada de 2024, beaucoup se sentent exclus, déshumanisés et se rendent compte que la place qu'ils croyaient occuper n'existe pas en réalité. Pour faire face à cet enjeu existentiel, et pour faire sens d'un monde hostile et brutal, Emilie Nicolas a invité le sociologue Philippe Néméh-Nombré. Le professeur de l'Université Saint-Paul (Ottawa) est auteur d'un nouveau livre, ‘Improviser le reste. Études noires, risques poétiques, relationalité décoloniale”, dans lequel il explore le rôle des études noires, de la débrouillardise et de l'inventivité pour se réinventer. Ensemble, Emilie et Philippe discutent de la manière dont les études noires permettent de critiquer et comprendre le monde contemporain et ses rapports de pouvoir. Ils montrent que les études noires peuvent nous outiller pour mieux définir notre place. La deuxième partie de l'émission s'intéresse aux campus universitaires: comment est-ce que les étudiants, notamment étrangers, vivent le contexte actuel? Et quelle place occupent les études noires dans les universités francophones?In Canada, many feel excluded, dehumanized and realize that the place they thought they occupied does not actually exist. To tackle this existential issue and to make sense of a hostile and brutal world, Emilie Nicolas speaks with sociologist Philippe Néméh-Nombré. The professor from Saint Paul University in Ottawa has authored a new book, ‘Improvise the rest. Black studies, poetic risks, decolonial relationality”, in which he explores the role of Black studies, of resourcefulness and inventiveness in reinventing oneself. Together, Emilie and Philippe explore the way in which Black studies enable us to criticize and understand the world and its power relations. They show that Black studies can equip us to better define our place. The second part of the show focuses on university campuses: how do students, particularly foreign ones, experience the current context? And what place do Black studies occupy in Francophone universities?Animation : Emilie NicolasGénérique : Lucie Laumonier (Production), Tristan Capacchione (Production technique), max collins (Coordination de production).Coanimation : Philippe Néméh-NombréMusique additionnelle par Audio NetworkPour en savoir plus :Retrouvez les livres et actualités de Philippe Néméh-Nombre sur son siteVérité, Guérison, Restitution, Réconciliation - Détours #48 avec Alexis WawanoloathLegault aurait été prévenu que déplacer de force des demandeurs d'asile viole la Charte - Le DevoirL'immigrant imaginaire – Détours #38 avec Mireille PaquetSi vous appréciez ce podcast, soutenez-nous ! Vous obtiendrez un accès en prime à toutes nos émissions gratuitement, y compris les premières diffusions et le contenu bonus. Vous recevrez également notre lettre d'information exclusive, des rabais sur les produits dans notre boutique, des billets pour nos événements en direct et virtuels, et surtout, vous ferez partie de la solution à la crise du journalisme au Canada. Vous ferez en sorte que notre travail reste gratuit et accessible à tout le monde. Vous pouvez écouter sans publicité sur Amazon Music, inclus avec Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into an engaging conversation about improv and writing with Ashley Siflinger! Jason's good buddy, Ashley, discusses her journey from growing up in Long Island to discovering her love for comedy and improv in college after initially pursuing a more serious acting path. She shares insights into her experiences with the Magnet Theater, how improv has influenced her playwriting, and vice versa. Throughout the episode, Ashley and Jason perform improv together on the Friday Night Show and they dive into the intricacies of comedic performance, detailing personal hurdles performing and the artistic evolution that accompanies it. It's a revealing chat about their mutual appreciation for comedy that is both sincere and reflective of artistic voices. Join them as they explore the nuances of finding humor and truth on stage, offering a captivating look into the world of improv. www.strollerscene.com www.ashleysiflinger.com Instagram: @strollerscene, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Threads: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

Let me introduce you to Kevin! He is an improviser, turned coach, and applied improv facilitator based in Oslo, Norway. He hails from Johannesburg, South Africa. He has lived, worked and studied in Ireland, the UK, and now Norway. Kevin's values are a love of learning, communication, mindfulness, leadership development, and his family. Doing meaningful work is the goal.A “work hard, play hard” mindset has resulted in a colourful background of professional acting and theatre, juxtaposed with a day-job in engineering and project management and stints in start-ups. Kevin has been a leader of the Impro Neuf community over the years: founding house teams, teaching workshops, establishing and coaching mixer teams, directing the 18 hour Improv Marathon. He has also been the Artistic Director of the Oslo Impro Festival and Artistic Director of Impro Neuf community.Kevin and his partner have a 7 month old son called Aron - an experience that is rewriting the definition of "meaningful." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chatting With Sherri welcomes actor, improviser and voice artist Jim Meskimen! Jim Meskimen is an accomplished actor, improviser and voice artist whose work has been seen and heard on television, in movies and on stage for many years. He is a veteran of hundreds of TV and radio commercials, for AT&T, IBM, Subaru, Tic-Tacs, Quality Inns Hotels, and many others. He has appeared on series television in Whose Line is it, Anyway?, a British comedy-improv show now seen on Comedy Central, and in a recurring role on The Fresh Prince of Bel Air. Other television credits include Seinfeld, Third Rock from the Sun, Grace Under Fire, Ned and Stacey, Seven Days, Family Matters and To Have and To Hold. Jim's feature film debut was in Ron Howard's The Paper (1993), starring Michael Keaton and Glenn Close. He was featured as a mission controller in the hit Universal movie, Apollo 13 starring Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon. He recently was seen in the Touchstone pictures comedy The Other Sister directed by Garry Marshall, and in Ed TV directed by Ron Howard. He also completed a featured role in Inherit The Wind for MGM, starring George C. Scott and Jack Lemmon that aired on Showtime and NBC. Jim played officer Who-Lihan in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" for Director Ron Howard.   

Anatasha Blakely boasts a diverse skill set that spans acting, filmmaking, and improvisation. With a wealth of experience as an improviser, she hosts The Stormchaser Improv Podcast, showcasing her ability to break down the artform and make interdisciplinary connections. Beyond her podcasting prowess, Anatasha is an award-winning actor and filmmaker, with a portfolio that reflects her immense talent and dedication to her craft. Her achievements include captivating audiences on the stage of the esteemed Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the Utah Shakespeare Festival, winning best actress at Filmquest, Houston Horror Film Festival, Horror Haus and the Haunted Fear Fest, as well as performing as an improviser all over the country.  Check out her short: Inch Thick, Knee Deep ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ ANATASHA BLAKELY ⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7564396/ ⌲ IG: https://www.instagram.com/anatashablakely/ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ The Moving Spotlight Podcast ⌲ iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moving-spotlight/id1597207264 ⌲ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjqYAWSFXz2hgCHiAjy27 ⌲ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themovingspotlight ⌲ ALL: https://linktr.ee/themovingspotlight ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #Improv #IOWest #TheStormchaserPodcast #TheStormchasers #RiseTheater #Filmmaker #Shakespeare #DenverActor #Utah #Emmys #TVTime #iTunes #Actor #ActorsLife #Believe #Success #Inspiration #Netflix #Hulu #Amazon #HBO #AppleTV #Showtime #Acting #Artist #Theatre #Film #YourBestBadActing #Content #CorbinCoyle #JohnRuby #RealFIREacting #TMS_Pod --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-moving-spotlight/support

Ed's career in music has been nothing short of remarkable, spanning multiple roles including trumpeter, teacher, conductor, and entrepreneur. His deep involvement in so many facets of the musical world has made him a leading voice not just in the trumpet community, but in the broader world of music.In Part 1 of our conversation, Ed takes us back to his early days, sharing stories from his time studying with two of the most iconic trumpet teachers of his era—Vincent Cichowitz and William Vacchiano. We'll dive into his experiences at Juilliard and hear about his early days in New York, including what it was like to work with legendary conductors like Leonard Bernstein and Pierre Boulez. Ed also shares fascinating anecdotes about some of the great orchestral trumpet players he's encountered, such as Tom Stevens, Morris Murphy, and John Wilbraham, and their unique approaches to working with conductors. Plus, he'll give us an inside look at his teaching philosophy, particularly his thoughts on preparation methodology.[Subscriber Content] In Part 2, I ask Ed a thought-provoking question: if he were a student today, knowing what he knows now, what would he do differently? His answer leads us into a rich discussion about music and interpretation that goes beyond the trumpet. We wrap up our conversation by delving into Ed's significant contribution to the trumpet community—Chosen Vale, a project that has left a lasting impact on musicians everywhere.Would you like more inspirational stories, suggestions, insights, and a place to continue the conversations with other listeners? Visit anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com to learn more! As a Contributing Listener of "Anthony Plog on Music," you'll have access to extra premium content and benefits including: Extra Audio Content: Only available to Contributing Listeners. Podcast Reflections: Tony's written recaps and thoughts on past interviews, including valuable tips and suggestions for students. Ask Me Anything: Both as written messages and occasional member-only Zoom sessions. The Show's Discord Server: Where conversations about interviews, show suggestions, and questions happen. It's a great place to meet other listeners and chat about all things music! Can I just donate instead of subscribing? Absolutely! Cancel at anytime and easily resubscribe when you want all that extra content again. Learn more about becoming a Contributing Listener @ anthonyplog-on-music.supercast.com!

Once again, Mark and Allen were extremely lucky to spend time with another fantastic guest during a Pawnee Spotlight interview, this time around the middle of May 2024. It was fascinating to talk to Jim about not only his take on the always entertaining M.C. Martin Housely, but also voice overs and impressions, his childhood growing up as the son of Marion Ross, and many other interesting topics.  Jim was a tremendously kind and gracious guest on our show, and we are proud to have one of the only occurences in the world of an honest-to-God "Swanson-Off"! If you're confused at this (and you should be), tune in to see what we're talking about! We've said it before, and will say it once more here, this was yet another in a stream of incredible guests we've had the privilege to have on our show ... A fantastic Pawnee Spotlight featuring a tremendous multi-talented guest! We hope you all enjoy this as much as we did.Visit Jim at https://jimmeskimen.com/ and on Instagram @jimpressions

Hugo Verlomme écrit. Mais beaucoup. Depuis toujours. Il ne fait d'ailleurs que ça : écrire. Puis aller dans l'océan, et le protéger. L'écriture et l'océan, voilà la vie d'Hugo Verlomme.L'océan est le grand oublié de l'histoire. On connaît – de 10% de la biodiversité marine alors qu'il représente 71% de la planète. Cet océan, Hugo le raconte, en beau et en mots.C'était une rencontre bouleversante, de celles qui ne laissent pas indifférents. On rentre toujours un peu changé, un peu titillé, après avoir rencontré un grand homme comme Hugo Verlomme. Avec lui dans cet épisode, on parle d'improvisation, d'argent et d'océans.J'espère que cette écoute te donnera l'élan pour improviser ta vie.Belle écoute ! ☀️ ---

What a wonderful experience getting to know Vinny Francois! He is a delightful person and we had such fun on this podcast. Vinny has over 25 years experience as a professional improviser in both English and French. He's a founding director of Improv College, Camp Zipzap (an improv camp for adults), was the Executive Producer of Mprov: The Montreal Improv Festival and co-founder of the Montreal Improv Theatre. Vinny has performed in Just For Laughs and improv festivals around the world and he currently writes for The Beaverton. Be sure to check out his beautiful work at the links below. Links: https://improvcollege.ca/ http://www.campzipzap.com/ https://www.can-i-get-a.com/

Clay Drinko, Ph.D. is an author and educator. He writes for Psychology Today about the intersection between improv comedy, science, and everyday life. He's also the author of the first academic book connecting improv and cognitive science, Theatrical Improvisation, Consciousness, and Cognition. His most recent book, Play Your Way Sane: 120 Improv-Inspired Exercises to Help You Calm Down, Stop Spiraling, and Embrace Uncertainty (Simon & Schuster) applies his improv research to everyday life. Give this one a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to Part 2 of our interview with the fabulous BJ Lange. He has devoted his life to service of others. When a cancer diagnosis forced BJ, a former Air Force Reserve medic, onto the Temporary Disability Retired List in 2016, comedy and improv helped pull him through. Now he's using those same skills to help veterans overcome their disabilities. During the interview BJ spoke about: The Armed Services Arts Partnership for servicemembers and veterans to get involved at www.asapasap.org The Ledge Theatre, Hollywood https://ledgetheatre.org/bj-lange BJ @ The Second City https://oldwp.secondcity.com/people/hollywood/bj-lange/ The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1045695952707987 The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program https://www.airandspaceforces.com/article/make-em-laugh-helping-vets-through-improv/

BJ Lange is a very funny man who has survived many health and life issues but continues to find the bright side of life! When a cancer diagnosis forced BJ, a former Air Force Reserve medic, onto the Temporary Disability Retired List in 2016, comedy and improv helped pull him through. Now he's using those same skills to help veterans overcome their disabilities. During the interview BJ spoke about: The Armed Services Arts Partnership for servicemembers and veterans to get involved at www.asapasap.org The Ledge Theatre, Hollywood https://ledgetheatre.org/bj-lange BJ @ The Second City https://oldwp.secondcity.com/people/hollywood/bj-lange/ The Easterseals Disability Film Challenge https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1045695952707987 The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program https://www.airandspaceforces.com/article/make-em-laugh-helping-vets-through-improv/

Have you met Jayant? Jayant is an improviser and facilitator with over 5 years of experience in the field. He has showcased his improvisational skills in various performances with his troupe, NIC (Nautankibaaz Improv Collective), for esteemed multinational corporations such as Adobe, Google, and KPMG, among others.He has honed his skills through comprehensive training under the guidance of influential mentors such as John Hildreth, Artistic Director at The Second City, Chicago, and Ankur Sardana, the Founder of Nautankibaaz Improv Collective, Gurugram. Additionally, he performs as a valued team member of Queen City Comedy's esteemed global team - Horrible Friends of Mine. We talked about the value of being focused, yet unprepared in improvisation and in life. He is a down-to-earth sort of fellow. Give this a listen! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," host Rob Lee converses with Ti Malik Coleman, a multi-talented comedian, teacher, storyteller, improviser, and writer from Baltimore, Maryland. They explore Ti Malik's creative journey, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and comedy in fostering connections and community. Ti Malik shares his experiences with improv, filmmaking, and his one-man show "40-Year-Old Puberty," which delves into the challenges of adulthood. The discussion also touches on personal struggles, the significance of representation, and the power of humor in storytelling. The episode concludes with light-hearted banter and Ti Malik's upcoming projects.Episode Highlight:Introducing Ti Malik Coleman (00:01:06) Rob Lee introduces Ti Malik Coleman, a multi-talented comedian, teacher, storyteller, improviser, and writer.Ti Malik's Background and Artistic Journey (00:02:02) Ti Malik introduces himself, talks about his passion for storytelling, comedy, and fostering connections, and mentions his start in improv comedy and storytelling.Returning to Pursuing Creativity (00:08:47) Ti Malik discusses leaving his job as an insurance accounting supervisor to pursue improv comedy and storytelling, leading to his full dive into art.The Importance of Connection in Art (00:12:11) Ti Malik shares the impact of feeling disconnected in his life and how it led him to use art to foster connections and prevent others from facing similar consequences.The Power of Connection and Community Building (00:16:24) Rob and Ti Malik discuss the power of connection and community building through storytelling and personal conversations, facilitating healing and recognition of one's story and work.Using Comedy to Overcome Nervousness (00:27:18) The use of humor and comedy to overcome nervousness and connect with the audience during stage performances.40-Year-Old Puberty (00:32:24) A humorous storytelling adventure about navigating the challenges of being a grown man with youthful problems and experiences.Advice on storytelling and vulnerability (00:41:59) Ti Malik offers advice for individuals wanting to tell stories and be vulnerable, emphasizing the uniqueness of personal experiences and the importance of finding a safe space to share.Upcoming Shows and Events (00:54:30) Ti Malik shares information about their website, social media, upcoming gigs, and shows in Richmond and Baltimore.Key Takeaways:1. Authenticity Builds Trust: Sharing genuine experiences and emotions in your storytelling fosters deeper connections and trust within your community.2. Embrace Vulnerability: Being open and vulnerable in your stories can lead to personal growth and help others feel less alone in their struggles.3. Commit to the Creative Process: Dedicate time and effort to refining your work, and be open to feedback to improve and polish your material.4. Representation Matters: Creating inclusive spaces and sharing diverse perspectives in your art can help others feel seen and understood, fostering empathy and connection.Website and Socials:timalikpresents.comX: @tiologyInstagram: __tiologyFacebook: Ti Malik ColemanThank you for tuning in to this episode of The Truth in This Art featuring the incredible Ti Malik Coleman! To keep the conversation going and support our amazing guest, be sure to visit Ti Malik's website and follow him on social media. If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate and review it—it really helps us reach more listeners. And if you want to support the podcast further, consider joining our Patreon community. Your support means the world to us! Market Center Street FestCelebrate the arts and community at the first-ever Market Center Street Fest on June 29th from 12 - 8 pm at Lexington Market Plaza. This free outdoor festival aims to regenerate the Market Center neighborhood with a day of arts, food, fashion, culture, and music. All are welcome!For more details, visit: marketcenterbaltimore.org. ★ Support this podcast ★

Improviser, actor, and teacher Mary Cait Walthall directed Feed Wolf Ice Cream, the one-man show this podcast grew from. I talk to her about how the project has evolved and the comas that lead away from the dream of fame.Content warning: punishment, parenting, enlightenment, death of childhood friends, talking circle funeral, Karens.If you believe in This Is Your Afterlife and want fun bonus episodes, become a patron for $5 or $15/month at patreon.com/davemaher. Mary Cait's improv team, Super Human, performs on Thursday nights at the Annoyance Theatre in Chicago.Get tickets to the play she's in, Comet, at Rhino Fest 2024. There are two more performances, on June 19 and 28.Follow this show on IG: @thisisyourafterlife, and get more info at thisisyourafterlife.com. Have thoughts on the show? Email thisisyourafterlifepodcast@gmail.com.Follow me @thisisdavemaher on Instagram and Twitter.All music by This Is Your Afterlife house band Lake Mary.Check out my other podcast, Genre Reveal Party!, where I analyze TV and movies with my friend, writer and cultural critic Madeline Lane-McKinley.

BJ Lange currently resides in Los Angeles, where he is actively involved in the improv community as both performer in various groups, including his two-man comedy duo, Tacklebox Improv, and instructor, at The Improv Trick, 3-2-1 Acting Studios, and The Second City Hollywood, where he leads the Improv for Veterans Program. BJ also teaches at the prestigious Orange County School of the Arts Acting Conservatory and coaches the high school's Improv Club.BJ completed several improv programs, including iO West (formerly improvOlympic West) and Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre LA. He is a graduate of The Second City Hollywood Conservatory additionally completing the long form improv and musical improv programs. He has also studied at The Groundlings School. Naturally, this background in theatre performance, voiceover, and improv has been invaluable as BJ has moved into hosting duties for both live and televised events, including Maxim's Spring Break in Panama City Beach, GameRiot for MTV2, X-Games BMX Jams, LG National Texting Championship, Mobile World Cup, and the Simon D Tour Live! presented by ABC Family. Two-time testicular cancer survivor BJ's passions outside of “Yes, and”-ing, include beatboxing, riding motorcycles, aviation, barbecuing, and extensive volunteer work. A retired USAF Reserve medic and pilot, BJ proudly volunteers as a Public Affairs Officer for the Civil Air Patrol, the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. Finding a way to combine his passion for performing with his devotion to service, BJ is an athlete, mentor, and ambassador in the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, serving also as a comedy coach teaching improv as part of the resiliency programs. He is a member of the Veterans of Comedy, Veterans in Media & Entertainment, and the American Legion, and a cast member of DIAVOLO Dance Theatre's Veterans Project, which recently performed at the Kennedy Center.You don't want to miss this one! Check it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For years, actor Flula Borg has kept audiences laughing with his unique brand of humor. As a firm believer in making your own content, Flula landed his breakout role in the "Pitch Perfect" franchise after a comedic YouTube video of his went viral and captured the attention of Hollywood. Since then, he's appeared in numerous hit comedy series including "The Rookie," "Ghosts," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "The Good Place," and many more. As a voice actor, Flula also has a long list of animated film and television credits to his name. Today, Flula shares what it means to be a smart improviser, how he prepared to go take after take on James Gunn's "The Suicide Squad" and how he's navigated the transition from comedy to drama with his role in the upcoming World War II biopic "Bonhoeffer" set to be released later this year. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Flula Borg right here. Credits:  Pitch Perfect 2 Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin The Suicide Squad The Rookie Ghosts She's in Portland Adam Ruins Everything The Good Place Curb Your Enthusiasm Workaholics Teen Titans Go! Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Flula Borg, Actor, Writer, Producer INSTAGRAM: @flula THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition  SELF TAPE MAY: Class is BACK! WHAT TYPE OF ACTOR ARE YOU: Quiz !!! THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

Send us a Text Message.Thanks for joining us. In this episode we speak with:Local Comedian & Improviser, Andrea Caspari who is currently on tour with The Bored Teacher Comedy Tour. Learn more about Andrea at andreacaspari.comOur MUST SEE KC picks are:Theatre for Young America presents Tom Sawyer at H&R Block City Stage at Union Station. June 11 - June 29, 2024The Coterie Theatre presents Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The Coterie Theatre is conveniently located on level one of Crown Center. June 18 - August 4, 2024.The Bird Comedy Theater presents The 3rd Annual Tirade Tournament Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 7:30pm.If you have something you would like featured on our show reach out to us through our social media.Follow Us On:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsite

Dr. Doug Shaw is a Professor of Mathematics at the University of Northern Iowa. He's taught in at least five departments or programs there, won awards at three universities, is a Renaissance scholar, and is a heckuva nice guy to work with.His research is in tertiary math education, combinatorics, and graph theory. He is or has been an author, systems engineer, street-busker, variety show performer, comedy troupe director, emcee, and elected member of the Cedar Falls School Board. He's facilitated workshops about teaching, mathematics, improv, creativity, innovation, and all sorts of things since 1995 in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, and Montreal. He's an Applied Improvisation Certified Practitioner. He's waiting to be invited to present in Hawaii, Scotland, or any other place his family wants to visit. Oh – and your town. That's #1 on his list.You'll learn a lot from this one. Give it a listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Improviser, improv coach, and "ensemble whisperer" Liz Allen discusses her one-person show Tonight, I Am My Mother, her darkly comic exploration of her mother's alcoholism, in which Liz plays multiple roles (seamlessly). Liz talks about moments of discovery in her childhood; reveals her script's inspiration; shares stories of working with comedian Mike Birbiglia on his film, Don't Think Twice; marvels over her show's Shakespearean levels; confesses the importance of taking creative license; and celebrates the rewards of bringing a complicated family member back to life. (Length 24:39)

Hitchhikers & Appetizers is an improvised podcast based in, and expanding on the world of Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. The podcast is created by Mike Gorgone and Bran Peacock and is part of the Improv in Action Network. Join Trellis Gardeen and Horatio Zinn in their quest to keep eating and drinking for free at Millyways by interviewing the various beings dining there. Trellis discovered an error in the Guide's reimbursement submission system and as long as an entertainment receipt is submitted with a Guide entry the reimbursement is automatically approved! So it's life in the buffet-lane as long as they can keep talking diners into joining them in booth 42.   Find out more at https://improvinaction.com/projects/hitchhikers-and-appetizers/   Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/groups/1394704854201060   Instagram handle @HitchAppsPodcast   Twitter handle @HitchApps   We would like to thank our Atlanta Fringe Audio sponsor Could Be Pretty Cool, a production company whose mission is to inspire community building through the arts.    Binge on all of our audio shows at atlantafringe.org/fringe-audio or wherever you enjoy podcasts.

What a great experience getting to chat with Chris Mead in the UK. He is an experienced improviser, teacher, director and author. He was part of the renowned MayDays for many years author of a fabulous weekly newsletter, Improv Fables. His newsletter is chock full of great info for improvisers and other really interesting things, like music, film and media reviews. His faithful dog, Radio, is also featured every week. In August he's be teaching a Mockumentary Class which I highly endorse. You can get In touch with Chris at: https://chrismead.notion.site/Improv-Fables-794d77df30dc47d585b7db519c7d48b0 https://buttondown.email/mrchrismead/

Professor Sietze de Vries, famed for his mastery in classical improvisation, joins the show to talk about his education, training, approach to music, music education, and demonstrates classical improvisation in multiple styles, and time periods.

Meet the very funny and prolific writer, Matt Fotis. Matt is an Associate Professor of Theatre at Albright College, where he teaches improvisation, comedy studies, and writing for performance. He is the author of Satire & The State: Sketch Comedy and the Presidency (Routledge 2020), Long Form Improvisation and American Comedy: The Harold (Palgrave Macmillan 2014), and co-author of The Comedy Improv Handbook (Routledge 2016). His latest book, Fifty Key Improv Performers will be released September 2024. He has published or presented on various topics, including improvisational theatre, new play development, political theatre, solo-performance, comedy studies, folklore studies, popular culture and more. His work has appeared in Theatre Journal, Theatre Topics, Theatre/Practice, The Journal of American Drama & Theatre, Academic Minute, The Encyclopedia of Humor Studies, The Encyclopedia of American Studies, McSweeney's, and MLB.com, among others. He is an award-winning playwright and the co-founder and co-executive director of The First Thursday Comedy Series in Reading, PA. Be sure to check out his very funny videos at: PSA corona virus https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7SV20XJBpU Late (Date) night with Matt Fotis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FoUYYjzJ9U Matt Fotis Teaches Online https://www.youtube.com/@mattteachesonline7350 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/

AirGo gets interdimensional this episode with the multispacial multihyphenate Angel Bat Dawid, a Black American Composer, Improviser, Clarinetist, Pianist, Vocalist, Educator and DJ. An unabashed and unapologetic creative force in Chicago and beyond, Angel is a bandleader and performer in the tradition of experimental Black American music. She chats with the guys about ownership of lineages, dissonance on and off the mic, and how to move through the limitations of this-here three-dimensional realm. SHOW NOTES Connect with Angel - https://www.instagram.com/angeltheoracle/?hl=en Follow AirGo - http://instagram.com/airgoradio Find One Million Experiments on tour! - www.respairmedia.com/events Bring us to your community by hitting us up - contact@respairmedia.com

We got to talk to improviser, writer, and filmmaker, Anatasha Blakely! Anatasha and Jason dive right into a thrilling conversation which incidentally is one of our most inspiring we've ever had on the podcast. Anatasha talks about the artistic life she wants to achieve, the wisdom of Rick Rubin and Bruce Lee, the marriage of playfulness and joy with vulnerability in improv, being brave and taking chances in her performances, how she got into films like Predator despite being in a Mormon household, her film work, and much more. Check out her film work at www.darklingfilms.com Watch her film, Inch Thick, Knee Deep, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywv4BxCGiF4 Instagram: @anatashablakely, @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrPics  Twitter: @ThereItIsPod, @JasonFarrJokes  Facebook: @ThereItIsPod  Subscribe to our comedy newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/e22defd4dee2/thereitis

In this episode, Lisa chats with writer, improviser and podcaster, Carla Cackowski. Lisa and Carla met in 2017 when Carla was her improv teacher at Second City Hollywood. Carla shares her journey as an actor, starting out in Kentucky and finally landing in Los Angeles, which has now evolved to improvisation and writing. Carla shares her experience of living as an artist in Los Angeles and her own personal evolution with her art and her career. Links:Follow the show on Instagram at @makingitafter40Follow Lisa Rodriguez on Instagram at @lisaroiriguezFollow Carla Cackowski on Instagram at @carlacackowskiCheck out Carla's Vintage shop @jacaranda.eve.vintageMusic by Jeff Roi @jeff.roiSupport the Show:Help fund the show by following the link when you click on the heart below to "Buy me a Coffee".Support the showShow transcript available on the show website.

Send us a Text Message.Tuesday, April 16, 2024It's our very 1st episode of ON STAGE KC! Thanks for joining us. In this episode we speak with:Shelly Verden, Composer and Lyricist for "H.O.T. the Musical" having it's World Premiere at Unicorn Theatre. More info at unicorntheatre.org. H.O.T. the Musical, MAY 8 - JUN 2 2024, Presented by Unicorn Theatre at Unicorn Theatre. More info at unicorntheatre.org.Hilari Holt, Improviser, Comedian, and Founder of 1st Black Comedy Festival Kansas City.Black Comedy Festival Kansas City, APR 25,26,&27 2024, Presented by Black Comedy Festival Kansas City at Multiple Venues. More info at bcfkansascity.comOur MUST SEE KC picks are:Passport to India Festival, APR 21 2024, Presented by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. More Info at https://cart.nelson-atkins.org/43150/44185Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner, APR 25 2024, Presented by Kansas City Symphony at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. More info at https://tickets.kcsymphony.org/tinaturner.Arts in Prison presents the East Hill Singers, Songs of Transformation, APR 28 2024, Presented by Arts in Prison at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church. More info at https://www.artskcgo.com/event/arts-in-prison-presents-the-east-hill-singers-songs-of-transformation/Spinning Tree Theatre presents Rubik by Vanessa Severo, APR 26 - MAY 05 2024, Presented by Spinning Tree Theatre at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center. More info at https://spinningtreetheatre.com/%22rubik%22.This show is hosted and produced by Tess Koppelman and Jamie Campbell. Our Executive Producer is Nathan Gwartney. Our Audio Engineer is Paul Vedros. Episodes are mixed and edited by Thomas Newby who also composed our theme music.If you have something you would like featured on our show reach out to us through our social media.Follow Us On:InstagramFacebookYouTubeWebsite

Welcome to Part 2 of this season's thrilling 14th episode! This time, we're diving deeper into our conversation with the celebrated South African Classical Pianist, Liam Pitcher. Renowned for his remarkable ability to blend classical music with electro-acoustic and electronic elements through improvisation, Liam has garnered widespread recognition.During this segment, we delve into a myriad of topics, including the origins of his musical journey, his deep-seated love for music, and his efforts to champion South African composers.

We had the pleasure of chatting with the acclaimed South African Classical Pianist Liam Pitcher, known for his exceptional improvisation skills, which combine classical music with electro-acoustic and electronic elements, earning him widespread acclaim.In Part 1 of our discussion, we explored various topics ranging from the art of piano improvisation to engaging audiences and the societal responsibilities of classical musicians. We also discussed the importance of educating the public about the diverse world of classical music and challenging today's popular music, which often relies on repetitive and addictive formulas.This engaging interview offers insights into:✅ Liam's improvisation philosophy✅ His extensive "Improvisations" CD album series, which includes more than 10 volumes✅ The unique aspects of his improvisational style that set him apart in today's music scene✅ A closer look at his piano improvisation methods and his relationship with the instrument

Get ready to dive into the captivating world of piano improvisation! Come along as I engage in an exclusive dialogue with the esteemed South African Classical Pianist, Liam Pitcher for Season 4 Episode 14! Renowned for his remarkable improvisational prowess, Liam seamlessly merges classical melodies with electro-acoustic and electronic elements, earning him widespread admiration.In our discussion, we explored various topics ranging from the art of piano improvisation to engaging audiences and the societal responsibilities of classical musicians. We also discussed the importance of educating the public about the diverse world of classical music and challenging today's popular music, which often relies on repetitive and addictive formulas. This engaging interview offers insights into:✅ Liam's improvisation philosophy✅ His extensive "Improvisations" CD album series, which includes more than 10 volumes✅ The unique aspects of his improvisational style that set him apart in today's music scene✅ A closer look at his piano improvisation methods and his relationship with the instrument✅ A glimpse into the world of South African classical music composersSo tune in tomorrow, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, for Part 1 of this exciting episode to discover Liam's secrets to improvisation and his profound reflections on classical musicians' role in society and their duty to educate and inspire!#trailer #pianists #pianomusic #pianoimprovisation #southafricanmusic #improvisation #classicalpianist #classicalpiano

Improviser, storyteller, and teacher Jonathan Pitts's one-man show My Dad, His Chimp, and a Serial Killer tells the real-life story of his father David, a skater with the Ice Capades who was driving across the country with his ice-skating chimpanzee Spanky when they picked up a hitchhiker who turned out to be a serial killer. Jonathan shares how he discovered this unknown part of his father's past; how he turned it into the piece he performed at Lifeline Theatre's Fillet Of Solo Festival; how the story inspired the film He Went That Way, starring Zachary Quinto and Jacob Elordi; the multiple forms this story has taken; the journey he and his father have been on; and the hazards of going up against 9/11 stories. (Length 22:10)