David is Curious

Safe Play Improv is a fantastic organization that is working to make the improv world more inclusive.  Helping to fight the presence of toxic behavior at festivals and workshops.  Find out more about them at: https://safeplayimprov.com They also have resources that may help!

VINNY FRANCOIS - PART 3 Love interviewing Vinny.   He speaks to my soul. I talk about the Spirit of Improv – and finding the joy in doing improv. Not the admin. He touches on the slog of "being the only one who cares." "The money you can make doing improv, is never going to compete with the money you can make administering improv." – Vinny Francois.   He says, it's true of any art. Vinny dissects...

VINNY FRANCOIS - PART 2 Vinny continues his thoughts on Online Improv. We discuss "success" in improv, and what Vinny views as success in improv. We also talk about what defines a difference between a "beginner" and a "veteran" of improv. Vinny then discusses what he has been focusing on in improv lately. Make sure to check out Camp Zip Zap, which is run by Vinny: "Spend a weekend with campers fro...

VINNY FRANCOIS - PART 1 Getting to know Vinny Francois. He talks about why he is drawn to improv and what keeps him going. He also mentions his projects such as Camp Zip Zap and the Improv College. We also talk about how he views improv projects as puzzles – puzzles he tries to figure out. We begin talking about how cultures may collide in improv. You can find out more about Vinny at his website: ...

In this episode - this FIRST episode - I discuss the horizon for this project.  As opposed to "the goal of this podcast."  Also, big shout out to Jason Hader for the intro song called "Discovering." You can find more of his work on his YouTube channel @JasonHader.