What do dogs and improvisers have in common? It’s more than just their cuteness, their love of play, and their willingness to eat free food–whether or not it’s on the floor. Well, that last part might be different during those rare times an improviser is getting paid. There’s an old saying in theatre about performing…
Lots of people think of classes in the arts as an “extra” thing–something we can do when we have extra time or money. But improv and storytelling classes truly nurture our emotional and mental well-being. Most parents know this, and will make sure their offspring have multiple creative and expressive outlets, while often neglecting their…
Whether you get nervous at the thought of interacting with strangers, fear public-speaking, or dream of being on stage and screen one day, learning how to improvise is a fun way to help you get closer to your goals! I’ve taught improv classes for over 25 years. One of my favorite things about teaching these…
Back when we were practicing “social distancing” during the pandemic, I offered all of my classes and workshops online. Although I returned to my in-person offerings quite a while ago, I still like to occasionally offer online options. My 8-week Personal Storytelling class for adults is a very easy fit as an online course. I…
My next 8-week class for adults starts soon! Whether you want to gain confidence, strengthen public speaking skills, just get out of your head a bit, or something else, an improv class is a super fun way to do so. This class runs on Saturday afternoons in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. Space is limited,…
The next session of my improv classes in Johns Creek begins in April! After teaching my adult series of classes primarily in Atlanta the last several years, I recently started offering them in the northern suburbs of Atlanta. Classes are held near where Johns Creek, Sugar Hill, and Suwanee converge. Beginning Improv is an 8-week…
You don’t have to want to be a performer to take an improv class. In fact, taking a beginning improv class has less to do with performing in front of an audience and far more to do with rediscovering the joy of play. I’m excited to be offering my eight week Beginning Improv classes in…
Right around Shakespeare’s birthday, I was interviewed by the fantastic Lois Reitzes on WABE’s City Lights. I talk about how we manage to improvise a play in the style of the Bard. To check it out, please click here. I thank thee!
I was delighted to be interviewed on the Good Gracious Show Podcast last month. If you wanna give a listen, please click here. There’s some cool music and another interview before I come on around the 24 minute mark. I talk about improv, theatre, and of couse, eating cookies. Enjoy!
I’ll be heading to Sydney next month to teach two workshops at the Australian Improv Festival! If you’ve got any friends in that part of the southern hemisphere, please have them check out AiF! It is going to be a weekend full of great shows and workshops!