Podcast appearances and mentions of michael gellman

In this episode of Yes But Why, I speak with Actor, Theatre Director, and Improviser, Emma Bird. Based out of Liverpool, UK, Emma Bird began her acting career in 1990 featuring in a lead role alongside Pete Postlethwaite, in the BBC film, Needle. While being represented by Independent Talent agency in London, she began a successful career in television, most notably as series regular Maxine Price in Casualty (1992). Emma has been featured in the films, Seventeen (with Rachel Weisz, 1996) and The Governess (with Minnie Driver, 1997) among others. Notable theatre work includes The Good Hope (The Royal National Theatre and UK tour), David Mamet's Oleanna (Norwich Playhouse), and Ariel Dorfman's Death & the Maiden (Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool). Emma is also a celebrated theater director that has directed critically acclaimed productions at Brighton, Manchester and Liverpool Fringe Festivals. Emma began improvising in 2007 and has since trained with leading improv professionals with a broad range of styles and philosophies from schools such as Second City, iO; UCB; Annoyance Theatre & The Groundlings. Teachers include The Maydays, Jaime Moyer; David Razowsky; Liz Allen; Michael Gellman; Rachel Mason & Susan Messing; Will Hines; Jay Sukow; Brian Palermo; Jeff Michalski; Michelle Gilliam; Shannon Stott; Jonathan Pitts; Aretha Sills; Armando Diaz, amongst others.Emma Bird is the Founder & Director of Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). Started in 2015, Liverpool Comedy Improv provides the opportunity to learn improvisation in Liverpool and across Merseyside. She has founded, developed, performed and directed four improv teams. Currently performing with Boss Birds Improv (Liverpool's first all women team); and duo team Moses & Bird. Emma is one of the leading teachers of comedy improvisation in Liverpool and the North West. Emma's approach to teaching improv is grounded in her 30 year professional experience as an actor and theatre director.In my conversation with the very impressive Emma Bird, she told me how, onstage, she plays cheeky, silly, and “a bit bonkers.” Emma spoke to me about finding her people when she joined a youth theater group at the age of 7. She talked about creating that same kind of community with Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI).We chatted about tapping into imaginative play as a kid and connecting with your own playful spirit as an adult. We spent time going over what we learned from the pandemic. We both agreed that, for us personally, live theater feels more life affirming that zoomprov. (Though we do both love the opportunity we had to meet and connect through this medium!) We talked about the benefits of being a go getter with your own creative projects. “Make it and they will come,” she says. We discuss the importance of saying YES. You can support Emma Bird by attending a class at Liverpool Comedy Improv online or in person! You can also buy LCI merch from wherever you are in the world!Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetworkThis episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy!(production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 2/3/2022; posted on 3/14/2022)

In this episode of Yes But Why, I speak with Actor, Theatre Director, and Improviser, Emma Bird. Based out of Liverpool, UK, Emma Bird began her acting career in 1990 featuring in a lead role alongside Pete Postlethwaite, in the BBC film, Needle. While being represented by Independent Talent agency in London, she began a successful career in television, most notably as series regular Maxine Price in Casualty (1992). Emma has been featured in the films, Seventeen (with Rachel Weisz, 1996) and The Governess (with Minnie Driver, 1997) among others. Notable theatre work includes The Good Hope (The Royal National Theatre and UK tour), David Mamet's Oleanna (Norwich Playhouse), and Ariel Dorfman's Death & the Maiden (Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool). Emma is also a celebrated theater director that has directed critically acclaimed productions at Brighton, Manchester and Liverpool Fringe Festivals. Emma began improvising in 2007 and has since trained with leading improv professionals with a broad range of styles and philosophies from schools such as Second City, iO; UCB; Annoyance Theatre & The Groundlings. Teachers include The Maydays, Jaime Moyer; David Razowsky; Liz Allen; Michael Gellman; Rachel Mason & Susan Messing; Will Hines; Jay Sukow; Brian Palermo; Jeff Michalski; Michelle Gilliam; Shannon Stott; Jonathan Pitts; Aretha Sills; Armando Diaz, amongst others. Emma Bird is the Founder & Director of Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). Started in 2015, Liverpool Comedy Improv provides the opportunity to learn improvisation in Liverpool and across Merseyside. She has founded, developed, performed and directed four improv teams. Currently performing with Boss Birds Improv (Liverpool's first all women team); and duo team Moses & Bird. Emma is one of the leading teachers of comedy improvisation in Liverpool and the North West. Emma's approach to teaching improv is grounded in her 30 year professional experience as an actor and theatre director. In my conversation with the very impressive Emma Bird, she told me how, onstage, she plays cheeky, silly, and “a bit bonkers.” Emma spoke to me about finding her people when she joined a youth theater group at the age of 7. She talked about creating that same kind of community with Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). We chatted about tapping into imaginative play as a kid and connecting with your own playful spirit as an adult. We spent time going over what we learned from the pandemic. We both agreed that, for us personally, live theater feels more life affirming that zoomprov. (Though we do both love the opportunity we had to meet and connect through this medium!) We talked about the benefits of being a go getter with your own creative projects. “Make it and they will come,” she says. We discuss the importance of saying YES. You can support Emma Bird by attending a class at Liverpool Comedy Improv online or in person! You can also buy LCI merch from wherever you are in the world! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 2/3/2022; posted on 3/14/2022)

In this episode of Yes But Why, I speak with Actor, Theatre Director, and Improviser, Emma Bird. Based out of Liverpool, UK, Emma Bird began her acting career in 1990 featuring in a lead role alongside Pete Postlethwaite, in the BBC film, Needle. While being represented by Independent Talent agency in London, she began a successful career in television, most notably as series regular Maxine Price in Casualty (1992). Emma has been featured in the films, Seventeen (with Rachel Weisz, 1996) and The Governess (with Minnie Driver, 1997) among others. Notable theatre work includes The Good Hope (The Royal National Theatre and UK tour), David Mamet's Oleanna (Norwich Playhouse), and Ariel Dorfman's Death & the Maiden (Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool). Emma is also a celebrated theater director that has directed critically acclaimed productions at Brighton, Manchester and Liverpool Fringe Festivals. Emma began improvising in 2007 and has since trained with leading improv professionals with a broad range of styles and philosophies from schools such as Second City, iO; UCB; Annoyance Theatre & The Groundlings. Teachers include The Maydays, Jaime Moyer; David Razowsky; Liz Allen; Michael Gellman; Rachel Mason & Susan Messing; Will Hines; Jay Sukow; Brian Palermo; Jeff Michalski; Michelle Gilliam; Shannon Stott; Jonathan Pitts; Aretha Sills; Armando Diaz, amongst others. Emma Bird is the Founder & Director of Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). Started in 2015, Liverpool Comedy Improv provides the opportunity to learn improvisation in Liverpool and across Merseyside. She has founded, developed, performed and directed four improv teams. Currently performing with Boss Birds Improv (Liverpool's first all women team); and duo team Moses & Bird. Emma is one of the leading teachers of comedy improvisation in Liverpool and the North West. Emma's approach to teaching improv is grounded in her 30 year professional experience as an actor and theatre director. In my conversation with the very impressive Emma Bird, she told me how, onstage, she plays cheeky, silly, and “a bit bonkers.” Emma spoke to me about finding her people when she joined a youth theater group at the age of 7. She talked about creating that same kind of community with Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). We chatted about tapping into imaginative play as a kid and connecting with your own playful spirit as an adult. We spent time going over what we learned from the pandemic. We both agreed that, for us personally, live theater feels more life affirming that zoomprov. (Though we do both love the opportunity we had to meet and connect through this medium!) We talked about the benefits of being a go getter with your own creative projects. “Make it and they will come,” she says. We discuss the importance of saying YES. You can support Emma Bird by attending a class at Liverpool Comedy Improv online or in person! You can also buy LCI merch from wherever you are in the world! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 2/3/2022; posted on 3/14/2022)

In this episode of Yes But Why, I speak with Actor, Theatre Director, and Improviser, Emma Bird. Based out of Liverpool, UK, Emma Bird began her acting career in 1990 featuring in a lead role alongside Pete Postlethwaite, in the BBC film, Needle. While being represented by Independent Talent agency in London, she began a successful career in television, most notably as series regular Maxine Price in Casualty (1992). Emma has been featured in the films, Seventeen (with Rachel Weisz, 1996) and The Governess (with Minnie Driver, 1997) among others. Notable theatre work includes The Good Hope (The Royal National Theatre and UK tour), David Mamet's Oleanna (Norwich Playhouse), and Ariel Dorfman's Death & the Maiden (Hope Street Theatre, Liverpool). Emma is also a celebrated theater director that has directed critically acclaimed productions at Brighton, Manchester and Liverpool Fringe Festivals. Emma began improvising in 2007 and has since trained with leading improv professionals with a broad range of styles and philosophies from schools such as Second City, iO; UCB; Annoyance Theatre & The Groundlings. Teachers include The Maydays, Jaime Moyer; David Razowsky; Liz Allen; Michael Gellman; Rachel Mason & Susan Messing; Will Hines; Jay Sukow; Brian Palermo; Jeff Michalski; Michelle Gilliam; Shannon Stott; Jonathan Pitts; Aretha Sills; Armando Diaz, amongst others. Emma Bird is the Founder & Director of Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). Started in 2015, Liverpool Comedy Improv provides the opportunity to learn improvisation in Liverpool and across Merseyside. She has founded, developed, performed and directed four improv teams. Currently performing with Boss Birds Improv (Liverpool's first all women team); and duo team Moses & Bird. Emma is one of the leading teachers of comedy improvisation in Liverpool and the North West. Emma's approach to teaching improv is grounded in her 30 year professional experience as an actor and theatre director. In my conversation with the very impressive Emma Bird, she told me how, onstage, she plays cheeky, silly, and “a bit bonkers.” Emma spoke to me about finding her people when she joined a youth theater group at the age of 7. She talked about creating that same kind of community with Liverpool Comedy Improv (LCI). We chatted about tapping into imaginative play as a kid and connecting with your own playful spirit as an adult. We spent time going over what we learned from the pandemic. We both agreed that, for us personally, live theater feels more life affirming that zoomprov. (Though we do both love the opportunity we had to meet and connect through this medium!) We talked about the benefits of being a go getter with your own creative projects. “Make it and they will come,” she says. We discuss the importance of saying YES. You can support Emma Bird by attending a class at Liverpool Comedy Improv online or in person! You can also buy LCI merch from wherever you are in the world! Yes But Why Podcast is a proud member of the HC Universal Network family of podcasts. Visit us at HCUniversalNetwork.com to join in on the fun. #YesButWhy #Podcast #HCUniversalNetwork This episode of Yes But Why podcast is sponsored by audible - get your FREE audiobook download and your 30 day free trial at http://www.audibletrial.com/YESBUTWHY. Treat Yourself. Get Audible. This episode of Yes But Why is also sponsored by PodcastCadet.com. Go to PodcastCadet.com to connect with us so we can help you with your podcast! Save money by putting in offer code YBY20 to get 20% off the first service or workshop you buy! (production notes: recorded zoom meeting via Rodecaster on 2/3/2022; posted on 3/14/2022)

In this week's episode of The Drop we welcome Michael Gellman of the Dad Rock, Etc Instagram page to discuss his site, his favorite music, and his love for concert tees. In addition, we chat about Neil Young's newest album, Barn, the trend of legacy artists selling their song catalogues, as well as share album's we loved from the tail end of the year, but we released after we shared our top album's lists. This is our last episode of 2021 - thanks to everyone who's been listening since we re-launched in July - we'll be back in early 2022!Album Recommendations:New Albums:Eldovar - A Story of Darkness & Light Jeff Parker - ForfolksThe Drop is a Production of Osiris Media. It is hosted by Brian Brinkman & David Goldstein. The Drop is edited and produced by Brian Brinkman. Theme song by Amar Sastry. The executive producer of The Drop is RJ Bee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nathaniel joins Jennifer and David on a bridge to discuss accidently doing improv his entire life, how to pronounce Prescott, and how it feels to do lots and lots of zoom prov. Nathaniel has been improvising and acting for over 20 years. He is a lighthearted improv teacher and coach living in Sedona, AZ. He went to an amazing liberal arts school, Prescott College, where he studied Theatre, Shakespeare, Improv Comedy and Personal Development. He then studied improv and acting at the Houde School of Acting in Cleveland, Ohio. Over the years, Nathaniel has supplemented that foundation studying with master teachers such as Michael Gellman, Amanda Rountree, Ken Adams, Kaci Beeler, Rich Baker, Jay Sukow, Rachel Mason, Susan Messing, and David Razowsky. Nathaniel’s mission is to spread lightheartedness, humor, joy, and optimism through performances, classes, and one-on-one personal coaching. Everything Nathaniel does is intentionally all about play! Nathaniel does 10 minutes of improv with David Razowsky www.bridgeimprovtheater.com

Michael Gellman, founder of Fiscal Strategies 4 Nonprofits discusses Chamber continuity and sustainability. Part 2. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode68 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors.  Both of the sponsors for this podcast provide value to your Chamber at no cost and can even add to your non-dues revenue. Community Matters, Inc. for your next Chamber publication: chamberchatpodcast.com/cmi Swypit for a great credit card processing affinity program: chamberchatpodcast.com/cc

Michael Gellman, founder of Fiscal Strategies 4 Nonprofits discusses Chamber continuity and sustainability. Full show notes are at: chamberchatpodcast.com/episode67 Please support this podcast by supporting our sponsors.  Both of the sponsors for this podcast provide value to your Chamber at no cost and can even add to your non-dues revenue. Community Matters, Inc. for your next Chamber publication: chamberchatpodcast.com/cmi Swypit for a great credit card processing affinity program: chamberchatpodcast.com/cc

Today’s guest on ADD Comedy with Dave Razowsky is Charlie Hartsock. I met Charlie in the ‘80s when he, Steve Carell and I joined a cast for Michael Gellman’s Seed Show 2 at Chicago’s Organic Theater. We all worked together at Second City, and in LA Charlie and Steve teamed up with Vance DeGeneres to form Carousel Productions, where Charlie executive produced Crazy, Stupid Love, and The Incredible Burt Wonderstone. Charlie developed and co-created the series Inside Comedy for Showtime. He’s now producing a series in development at HBO. Charlie’s the real thing, and our conversation was wonderful. Enjoy.

In this special extended edition of the ImproQuo podcast, we interview Michael Gellman. A hugely experienced improviser, actor and director who has worked with Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Steve Carrell, Dan Aykroyd, Del Close and many more. Michael was in Manchester over the weekend to teach his 'Character to Performance' workshop. As well as sitting down for a chat, Michael very generously performed some scenes with us. Hosted by Eji Osigwe with Jess Napthine, Chris Smowton, Andy McQuaker, Jess O'Neill and Anthony Barnish Scenes: 'Sundial' - Michael Gellman, Jess Napthine, Eji Osigwe 'Drizzle' - Anthony Barnish, Jess O'Neill 'Catapult' - Michael Gellman, Chris Smowton, Eji Osigwe, Jess Napthine Michael J Gellman is Artistic Director of The Process Theatre. He teaches at Loyalist College as well as Master Workshops for Second City International and Artistic New Directions NYC. He is an alumnus of the Second City mainstage and was a resident director for Second City in Canada and the USA for 25 years. Recorded at the Yard Theatre, Manchester Editing by Andy McQuaker Additional sound: freesound.org/people/Setuniman freesound.org/people/Sclolex freesound.org/people/Bruno_ph freesound.org/people/alaupas freesound.org/people/zimbot

Luke and Danny sit down with friend and local entrepreneur, Michael Gellman, to discuss how he launched his career and found success in the Denver tech scene. Gellman is the founder and CEO of Spire Digital, a Denver-based digital product development firm.

I continue my personal master class through the world of improv with the awesome Michael Gellman. From Second City to Artistic New Directions, from Canada to Chicago to New York, and so much more, Michael shares his journey and life lessons through improvisation. You can learn from Michael as part of the Per4mance Intensive November 19th through 22nd in NYC (more information at ArtisticNewDirections.org), and you can get his book, Process: An Improviser's Journey on Amazon! Follow the show on Twitter at @DHAPshow, listen to and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher and TuneIn Radio (leave a comment and 5 stars!)! Check out DHAPshow.com! #phenomenal

We salute Michael Gellman by reissuing the 2014 “ADD Comedy with Dave Razowsky” interview we had in Chicago. Michael has moved to Canada after working for years at Chicago’s Second City. At SC Michael was a performer, then a director and a well-respected teacher. throughout Chicago. Michael is as close to a mentor as I have, and I wish him great success! 

Jon and Kat talk to Michael about the improv influences of Mr. Michael Gellman, the importance of delighting your improv partner and making them look good, and those magical moments when improvisers read each others minds.

Cody and Ranjit are overjoyed to be joined by the talented, worldly, intelligent, and oh-so-charming personalities of Michael Gellman and Tim Kazurinsky. They discuss the chilling, haunting, and just super weird tale of ‘The Last Feast of Harlequin’ by terror-master Thomas Ligotti. Listeners beware, you’re in for a scare (and sexy voice contest)! The story can be found online, at the library, on Amazon, and in the shadows lurking just outside of your house. Follow ‘Tomefoolery’ for information about upcoming episodes & books: @Tomefoolery and Facebook.com/Tomefoolery. Please feel free to rate and leave feedback on iTunes! Also, email us at Tomefoolery@gmail.com with any questions or comments. We love to hear from you! Special Thanks to Olin Kidd for the logo design and Rob & John Scallon for the awesome theme song. More Scallon music can be found at youtube.com/RobScallon.

Michael Gellman is an alum and master teacher at The Second City, and, with the late Mary Scruggs, is the author of Process: An Improviser’s Journey.

In this Episode, Jimmy interviews The Second City's legendary improv teacher, director, and performer Michael Gellman. We learn about Michael's experience teaching a famous Hollywood actress and his advice to Chris Farley. And as the cold winds begin their advance on Chicago, Jimmy and Michael improvise a scene in the great north woods.