http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/ Kevin Mullaney, webmaster of the Improv Resource Center, interviews improvisors to find out what exercises and techniques they use in their improv comedy rehearsals and classes. Podcast Generator 1.3 - http://podcastgen.sourceforge.net Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:45:31 -0500 en 2010 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/images/itunes_image.jpg http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/ Kevin Mullaney, webmaster of the Improv Resource Center, interviews improvisors to find out what exercises and techniques they use in their improv comedy rehearsals and classes. Exercises and techniques for improv comedy rehearsal Kevin Mullaney Kevin Mullaney irc.podcast@gmail.com no Paul Grondy has been teaching at iO in Chicago since 1997. He teaches students how to do the Harold and so we talk about Harold structure, the principles of group work, being tender and heartfelt, knowing what you know, and group things. Paul Grondy has been teaching at iO in Chicago since 1997. He teaches students how to do the Harold and so we talk about Harold structure, the principles of group work, being tender and heartfelt, knowing what you know, and group things. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2012-01-20_21_irc_podcast_20120120_paul_grondy.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2012-01-20_21_irc_podcast_20120120_paul_grondy.mp3 53:59 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, improv comedy, classes, exercises, rehearsals, Paul Grondy, Kevin Mullaneyno Fri, 20 Jan 2012 16:42:10 -0500 Anthony Atamanuik talks about how classrooms can affect a class, ninja improv, finding your improv spirit house, care and detail in space work, framing devices, monoscenes, and improvised movies. Anthony Atamanuik talks about how classrooms can affect a class, ninja improv, finding your improv spirit house, care and detail in space work, framing devices, monoscenes, and improvised movies. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2011-11-21_20_irc_podcast_20111121_anthony_atamanuik.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2011-11-21_20_irc_podcast_20111121_anthony_atamanuik.mp3 48:06 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, improv comedy, classes, exercises, rehearsals, Anthony Atamanuik, Kevin Mullaney, UCB Theatre, improvised moviesno Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:19:02 -0500 Jodi Lennon talks about using improv for character development, object work, hot seats and simulating sex on stage. Find out more about Jodi at http://jodilennon.com/ Jodi Lennon talks about using improv for character development, object work, hot seats and simulating sex on stage. Find out more about Jodi at http://jodilennon.com/ http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2011-11-14_irc_podcast_20111114_jodi_lennon.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2011-11-14_irc_podcast_20111114_jodi_lennon.mp3 42:23 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, improv comedy, classes, exercises, rehearsals, Jodi Lennon, Kevin Mullaney, The Annoyanceno Mon, 14 Nov 2011 17:29:05 -0500 Megan Johns teaches improv at the Annoyance Theater and is a member of the New Colony Theater company. We talk about Annoyance newbies, hybrid improv classes and using improv to write plays. Megan Johns teaches improv at the Annoyance Theater and is a member of the New Colony Theater company. We talk about Annoyance newbies, hybrid improv classes and using improv to write plays. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2011-06-25_irc_podcast_megan_johns.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2011-06-25_irc_podcast_megan_johns.mp3 53:58 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Megan Johns, The New Colony, Annoyance Theatreyes Sat, 25 Jun 2011 21:40:42 -0400 Joe Bill teaches Power Improv Workshops in Chicago and around the country. He is one half of BassProv and SCRAM and has taught for the Annoyance and iO Chicago. Joe Bill teaches Power Improv Workshops in Chicago and around the country. He is one half of BassProv and SCRAM and has taught for the Annoyance and iO Chicago. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2011-01-26_irc_podcast_joe_bill.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2011-01-26_irc_podcast_joe_bill.mp3 40:58 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Joe Bill, Power Improvyes Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:41:28 -0500 Recorded live at the People's Improv Theater in New York, the guests are Ed Herbstman, Porter Mason and Nate Starkey Recorded live at the People's Improv Theater in New York, the guests are Ed Herbstman, Porter Mason and Nate Starkey http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-12-01_irc_podcast_live_from_nyc.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-12-01_irc_podcast_live_from_nyc.mp3 80:29 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Nate Starkey, Ed Herbstman, Porter Mason, The People's Improv Theateryes Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:15:50 -0500 Evan Linder from the New Colony describes the process they use to create original plays and musicals using improvisation. Evan Linder from the New Colony describes the process they use to create original plays and musicals using improvisation. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-11-25_irc_podcast_evan_linder.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-11-25_irc_podcast_evan_linder.mp3 40:37 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comed, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Evan Linder, The New Colony, theater, original playsno Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:55:42 -0500 Craig Cackowski from iO West and Second City in LA talks about doing scenes from imaginary plays, feeling scenes before you know what is happening, La Ronde and the North vs. South Harold. Craig Cackowski from iO West and Second City in LA talks about doing scenes from imaginary plays, feeling scenes before you know what is happening, La Ronde and the North vs. South Harold. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-11-16_irc_podcast_craig_cackowski.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-11-16_irc_podcast_craig_cackowski.mp3 74:56 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Craig Cackowski, iO West, Second Cityno Tue, 16 Nov 2010 17:16:21 -0500 Armando Diaz, founder of the Magnet Theater, talks about connecting with your scene partner, initiations, using improv to write and how to teach better. Armando Diaz, founder of the Magnet Theater, talks about connecting with your scene partner, initiations, using improv to write and how to teach better. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-11-09_irc_podcast_20101109_armando_diaz.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-11-09_irc_podcast_20101109_armando_diaz.mp3 25:12 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Armando Diaz, Magnet Theaterno Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:21:15 -0500 Jimmy Carrane talks about grounded scenework, the third choice, reality transaction scenes, commitment, silent scenes, side coaching and group therapy. Jimmy Carrane talks about grounded scenework, the third choice, reality transaction scenes, commitment, silent scenes, side coaching and group therapy. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-06-22_irc_podcast_jimmy_carrane.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-06-22_irc_podcast_jimmy_carrane.mp3 33:57 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Jimmy Carraneno Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:16:27 -0400 Will Hines and John Frusciante from the UCB Theatre in New York discuss the game, improv simulators, an improv sabbath and things to steal from Ian Roberts. Will Hines and John Frusciante from the UCB Theatre in New York discuss the game, improv simulators, an improv sabbath and things to steal from Ian Roberts. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-06-14_irc_podcast_will_hines_and_john_frusciante.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-06-14_irc_podcast_will_hines_and_john_frusciante.mp3 44:40 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Will Hines, John Frusciante, UCBTNY Podcastyes Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:02:56 -0400 Kurt Braunohler from the People's Improv Theater discusses solo improv, image streaming, viewpoints and Caligula. Kurt Braunohler from the People's Improv Theater discusses solo improv, image streaming, viewpoints and Caligula. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-04-21_irc_podcast_2010_04_21_kurt_braunohler.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-04-21_irc_podcast_2010_04_21_kurt_braunohler.mp3 25:54 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Kurt Braunohlerno Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:02:24 -0400 Lillian Frances, owner of the Laugh Out Loud Theater talks about auditions, teaching kids, using your warmups well, and yes-anding life. Lillian Frances, owner of the Laugh Out Loud Theater talks about auditions, teaching kids, using your warmups well, and yes-anding life. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-04-12_irc_podcast_2010_04_12_lillian_frances.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-04-12_irc_podcast_2010_04_12_lillian_frances.mp3 28:50 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Lillian Francesno Mon, 12 Apr 2010 18:20:59 -0400 Susan Messing performs and teaches at iO Theater and at the Annoyance in Chicago. We talk about Busby Berkeley, Doublemint Twins, Caligula and more. Susan Messing performs and teaches at iO Theater and at the Annoyance in Chicago. We talk about Busby Berkeley, Doublemint Twins, Caligula and more. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-04-05_irc_podcast_2010_04_05_susan_messing.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-04-05_irc_podcast_2010_04_05_susan_messing.mp3 24:54 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Susan Messingyes Mon, 05 Apr 2010 13:06:53 -0400 Billy Merritt performs and teaches at the UCB Theatre in LA. We talk about premise based harolds and his character based improv forms where he gets students to create a single character over eight weeks. We also discuss the cube edit and the hawk edit. Billy Merritt performs and teaches at the UCB Theatre in LA. We talk about premise based harolds and his character based improv forms where he gets students to create a single character over eight weeks. We also discuss the cube edit and the hawk edit. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-03-25_irc_podcast_2010_03_25_billy_merritt.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-03-25_irc_podcast_2010_03_25_billy_merritt.mp3 25:56 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Billy Merrittno Thu, 25 Mar 2010 16:32:24 -0400 Caitlin Tegart is a sketch writer and director for the UCB Theatre in NYC. We discuss how writers can help themselves by not worrying about how good an idea is, that instead they need to simply get their ideas onto the page. Caitlin Tegart is a sketch writer and director for the UCB Theatre in NYC. We discuss how writers can help themselves by not worrying about how good an idea is, that instead they need to simply get their ideas onto the page. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-03-15_irc_podcast_2010_03_15_caitlin_tegart.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-03-15_irc_podcast_2010_03_15_caitlin_tegart.mp3 16:36 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Caitlin Tegart, sketch, sketch writingno Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:56:45 -0400 Tara Defrancisco is a former member of the Second City Touring Company. She performs and teaches for iO Theater and ComedySportz in Chicago. She discusses several exercises she uses in her classes and workshops. Tara Defrancisco is a former member of the Second City Touring Company. She performs and teaches for iO Theater and ComedySportz in Chicago. She discusses several exercises she uses in her classes and workshops. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-03-10_irc_podcast_2010_03_10_tara_defrancisco.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-03-10_irc_podcast_2010_03_10_tara_defrancisco.mp3 22:29 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Tara Defranciscono Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:20:30 -0500 Kevin Hines teaches improv at the UCB Theatre in NYC. He talks about exercises he uses to get students react quickly and realistically in their scenes. He also describes the form of his recent performance class and how he rehearsed for it. Kevin Hines teaches improv at the UCB Theatre in NYC. He talks about exercises he uses to get students react quickly and realistically in their scenes. He also describes the form of his recent performance class and how he rehearsed for it. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-03-02_irc_podcast_2010_03_02_kevin_hines.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-03-02_irc_podcast_2010_03_02_kevin_hines.mp3 25:36 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Kevin Hinesno Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:48:57 -0500 Matt Donnelly from Improv Vegas and The PIT discusses two improv exercises he uses in his workshops. Matt Donnelly from Improv Vegas and The PIT discusses two improv exercises he uses in his workshops. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-02-23_irc_podcast_2010_02_23_matt_donnelly.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-02-23_irc_podcast_2010_02_23_matt_donnelly.mp3 21:01 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Matt Donnellyno Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:49:02 -0500 Jill Bernard from HUGE Theater and Comedy Sportz in Minneapolis talks about exercises she uses in her classes. Jill Bernard from HUGE Theater and Comedy Sportz in Minneapolis talks about exercises she uses in her classes. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-02-15_irc_podcast_2010_02_15_jill_bernard.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-02-15_irc_podcast_2010_02_15_jill_bernard.mp3 15:32 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Jill Bernardno Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:29:39 -0500 Rich Talarico from iO West shares a couple exercises that he uses in his classes. Rich Talarico from iO West shares a couple exercises that he uses in his classes. http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-02-10_irc_podcast_2010_02_10_rich_talarico1.mp3 http://podcast.improvresourcecenter.com/?p=episode&name=2010-02-10_irc_podcast_2010_02_10_rich_talarico1.mp3 7:35 irc.podcast@gmail.com (Kevin Mullaney) Kevin Mullaney improv, comedy, improvisation, improv comedy, podcast, improv resource center, Kevin Mullaney, Rich Talaricono Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:00:15 -0500