Improv Interviews

Dan Dumsha is an actor/improviser who has been teaching improv for people with Parkinson's disease and care partners in Vancouver, Canada. He's teamed up with the neurology department of Mt Sinai in NYC and is doing fabulous research on the positive cognitive and psychological benefits of improv. He is developing materials to train other improvisers in this important work!

Jonathan Pitts Part 2 by Margot Escott

Jonathan Pitts is an award-winning international improv theatre artist and storyteller. He's performed and/or taught in 25 countries and 81 cities. He's the former Executive Director of Chicago Improv Productions; Co-Founder/Producer - Chicago Improv Festival; Creator/Producer - College Improv Tournament; Founder/Producer - Chicago Podcast Festival; Founder/Producer - Teen Comedy Fest. Currently h...

I met Rich through our mutual lovely friend, Shirley Wainess. His classes are super fun and safe. I laugh so hard and learn so much!

Improv Interviews Paul Vailancourt by Margot Escott

Improv Interview with Robert Moyer - Part 2 by Margot Escott

Improv Interviews-Robert Moyer Part 1 by Margot Escott

Ira Sakolsky Part 2 by Margot Escott

Ira Sakolsky - Part 1 by Margot Escott

Cameron Dee - Improviser Edinburgh by Margot Escott

Ali Turnbull is writer/musician and improviser. Hear her beautiful, encouraging message about her diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and how she uses Improv, laughter and exercise to stay on the sunny side of the street!

Assael Romanelli by Margot Escott

Daniel De Walt by Margot Escott

Ed Greenberg by Margot Escott

Mary De Michele - 9:30:21, 9.25 AM by Margot Escott

Recent PLAY Blog for Conner Prairie https://www.connerprairie.org/blog-how-do-you-play/ Focus on Historical Interpretation https://www.indianapolismonthly.com/arts-and-culture/bill-wilkinson-historical-interpreter Personal History https://nuvo.newsnirvana.com/arts/performing/bill-wilkison-theater-as-escape-hatch/article_c13aa514-b725-5474-b7c7-9f475c99fda6.html Link to donate to the CATHLEEN CASAZ...

Chris Alvarado - Master Improv teacher & Actor by Margot Escott

Ron Jarvis - Clown/Actor/Writer/Improviser by Margot Escott

Stephen Owen is a committed improv teacher and player. He has created college courses using improvisational theatre for people interested in law enforcement.

Amey Goerlich - Amazing Improviser by Margot Escott

Max Schafer leads Spolin workshops around the world. He is the author of “Viola Spolin’s Theater Games for the Classroom” Multimedia CD. He has studied under and was directed by Viola Spolin. He was stage manager for Paul Sills. He also studied with Carol Sills, Aretha Sills, Alan Arkin, Dick Schaal, Avery Schrieber, Bob Moyer, and Gary Schwartz. Max teaches Spolin improvisation around the world....

Honorable Oluwadamilola Apotieri brought improvisational theatre to Nigeria. His passion for social justice began at age 7.

Mithra is an exciting improviser who is the definition of joy!

Lewayne McQueen - Native American Improviser by Margot Escott

Meet the high energy Avish Parshar and hear how his career in comedy and improv led to his brilliant motivational improv workshops. Our mutual friend, Peter Margaritis, introduced us and I was so pleased as we had a great time.