
Improv, Beat by Beat 20 – Why Do You Do Improv?
Sep 28, 2018
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Sebastian Conelli
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Will Hines
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Lydia Hensler
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Alex Dickson
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Liz Noth
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James Dwyer
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Morgan Phillips
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Molly Thomas
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Chris Scott
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Lily Du
In this engaging discussion, talented improvisors like Nicole Drespel, a passionate improvisor, and Kevin Hines, experienced in the craft, share their love for improv. They talk about personal growth, community bonds, and the thrill of performing spontaneously. The conversation explores improv as a transformative art, providing joy and a healing outlet for anxiety. Speakers reflect on their journeys, emphasizing the joy of collaboration, playful exploration, and the ongoing pursuit of mastery that keeps them engaged in the world of improv.
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Shortform Theater Joy
- Chris Scott values the immediacy of theatrical creation in improv over long rehearsal processes.
- He loves being surprised collectively with an audience present.
Finding Home At UCB
- Molly Thomas recounts shifting from theater auditions to finding an artistic home at UCB through improv.
- She found teaching and ensemble work became central to her career satisfaction.
Never Finishing The Quest
- Morgan Phillips frames improv as a skillset with no finish line that scratches a persistent improvement itch.
- He enjoys constant self-improvement and varied challenges within the craft.
