While it’s helpful to avoid drama backstage, the same isn’t true when we’re performing. “D” is for “Drama” reflects on the more serious side of improv.
Category Archives: Style It Up
Game Library: “Prologue”
This game provides an effective way of launching into strong and definitive scene work in either long- or short-form modalities. If you’re looking to add some more variety or style into your play, “Prologue” could be just the ticket.
Game Library: “Genre Rollercoaster”
Rollercoaster games can prove challenging in terms of characterization and story telling. This consideration of “Genre Rollercoaster” offers some traps and tips.
A Peek Inside: (Your) Opera in a Trunk
Take a peek inside the training process behind (Your) Opera in a Trunk, an outreach show initially developed for Pensacola Opera. This entry includes the game “Justify Circle.”
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)!