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New Improviser Survey, 2 of 3

Posted by Ben Swoboda on Friday, August 1, 2014,

The second and third sections resulting from the survey are entirely comprised of comments. No data here. Just delicious thoughts. Happy reading!

Question: What advice do you want to share about joining a new team?

- "Yes, and" everything. Try leading for a bit, then try following. Take note of when it works best for you to follow and lead. You'll find you have specific unique connections with each player, and it shouldn't take long before you develop a groove with those people. Work in that an...

Don't Give Up... On Paris Hilton?

Posted by Ben Swoboda on Friday, December 10, 2010, In : Performance tips

Don’t Give Up on Paris Hilton

“Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.”

When Conrad Hilton spoke those words, he probably did not imagine that his great-great granddaughter Paris would one day become a celebulante, renowned for her mistakes. But let’s put all the dross from her history aside. What has she been able to accomplish with her status and money by 2011?

· TV show

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Defeating The Yap Monster

Posted by Ben Swoboda on Friday, November 26, 2010, In : Performance tips

This past weekend was the Quad Show at Parkway North. All of the four schools came together and battled for the title of, well, winner. (There's not really an incentive for winning. It's more about making the audience happy.) One scene in particular stood out to me for reasons that wouldn't stand out to the audience.

Hunh? Let me lay it out for you.

Here's the scene: Shortform. Blind Line. Four students on stage at the same time. The plot is three children want to buy a nuclear submarine and a ...
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Showing Tag: "tips" (Show all posts)

New Improviser Survey, 2 of 3

Don't Give Up... On Paris Hilton?

Defeating The Yap Monster