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Category Archives: Dramaturgical Improv
My First Fully Realized Long-Form: The Lost Comedies
My first production of “The Lost Comedies of William Shakespeare” came to life in 1997 during my time as an MFA student at Western Illinois University.
Game Library: “Documentary”
As a brief short-form offering, or a lengthier long-form frame, Documentary allows players to playfully move from one improvisational hook to another.
A Peek Inside: Astors’ Beechwood
This peek inside the robust rehearsal process of Astors’ Beechwood includes a description of “Day in the Life” that affords an opportunity for players to really wear the shoes of their dramatic creations.
My First Immersive Improv Show: Astors’ Beechwood
The seeds of my “Dramaturgical Improv” approach to devising trace all the way back to Newport Rhode Island in 1891…
“S” is for “Secrets”
Psssst… here are some thoughts on “Secrets” and improv.
“L” is for “Long-Form”
For such a widely used term in Western improv circles, it can be challenging to get your arms around an inclusive and helpful definition of “Long-Form” improvisation. Here’s an effort to do just that…
Game Library: “Sequence Game”
The “Sequence Game” offers a way to brainstorm or refresh material before embarking on style-based or dramaturgically informed work.
“D” is for “Dramaturgical Improv”
“Dramaturgical Improv” is a term I’ve started to use that describes a particular approach to spontaneous theatre that is near and dear to my own heart as a deviser and practitioner.
My First “Scripted” Improv Show: (Your) Opera in a Trunk
For seven seasons, (Your) Opera in a Trunk entertained audiences in the Florida pan handle. It was my first crack at combining text and improv (and opera)!
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