Yes, Also Yes, Also - Casey Feigh
Aug 13, 2024
Casey Feigh, an esteemed improv performer and founder of Holy Shit Improv, dives into the nuances of comedy. He shares the balance of performing and producing, emphasizing rehearsal's value for spontaneity. Casey advocates for vulnerability over perfection, revealing how that connects with audiences. He discusses live-streaming improv's advantages, the significance of community post-COVID, and the necessity of a sustainable improv economy. With personal anecdotes, he showcases how improv remains vital in the evolving landscape of entertainment.
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Shape The Show To Fulfill Your Promise
- Identify show promises early and change stage behavior to meet them, like keeping a storyteller onstage for follow-up.
- Make structural show choices before or during the performance to better deliver audience expectations.
Use Stage Position To Build Connection
- Adjust staging and blocking to meet the room: move downstage or bring chairs forward to connect with audiences.
- Small physical choices increase perceived confidence and audience engagement instantly.
From Tournament Team To School Presenters
- Hip-Hop Penguin began as a competition entry that evolved into school-presenter characters and lesson-based vignettes.
- Playing overconfident, presentation-style characters taught Casey how confidence wins audience buy-in.