https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-improv-in-action-podcast--2755775enImprovCopyright JimprovUntangledhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/269f414f5b74815c58a5f427d7a19726.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-improv-in-action-podcast--2755775Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:39:14 +0000JimprovUntangledJimprovUntangledimprovinaction@gmail.comSebastian Ruf and Jim Karwisch on Improv technique, advice and application. Hosted by Jim Karwisch and Sebastian Ruf.trueserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e1-losing-well-with-jim-karwisch-and-sebastian-ruf--1335872708d91be62c8ac841c4a40a964e4eafcaFri, 11 Nov 2016 23:14:25 +0000JimprovUntangledThis week Jim Karwisch and Sebastian Ruf discuss what it is to lose well in improv. 3077improv,improvisation,theatrefalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e2-leaving-the-classroom-with-sebastian-ruf-and-jim-karwisch--1335872619edda01ea8d24eff610cc707fbc8feaThu, 17 Nov 2016 03:22:45 +0000JimprovUntangledThis week Sebastian Ruf and Jim Karwisch discuss the thought process and options available to improv students who are graduating from an improv training school. 2028false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e3-character-wants-with-jim-karwisch-and-sebastian-ruf--133587239dcfb746b59da6c6fe06b1cb9c3f90d5Fri, 25 Nov 2016 15:24:16 +0000JimprovUntangledThis week Sebastian Ruf and Jim Karwisch discuss wants and emotions in improvisation. 2772false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e4-being-a-good-scene-partner-with-sebastian-ruf-and-jim-karwisch--13358724eb3b794eaab497b8804be590bd488169Sun, 04 Dec 2016 20:25:06 +0000JimprovUntangledThis week Sebastian and Jim discuss what it is to be a good scene partner. 2841false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e5-attaining-flow-with-jim-karwisch-and-sebastian-ruf--1335872219a471ebc87e09d4f1b5bb34df1bccfbTue, 13 Dec 2016 00:25:31 +0000JimprovUntangledThis week Sebastian Ruf and Jim Karwisch discuss how we attain flow in improv. 2872false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e6-improv-worldview-with-jim-karwisch-and-sebastian-ruf--13358721b1d513f7d093a384d62655f479087f58Fri, 20 Jan 2017 21:53:57 +0000JimprovUntangledThis week Sebastian and Jim discuss what it is to have an improv worldview and how that affects your progress as an improviser. 2973false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e7-being-coachable--1335871373600ed07bb0e39c879158dbba429891Fri, 03 Feb 2017 14:04:07 +0000JimprovUntangledWhat is it to be coachable? What is it to coach so that others can more easily accept your coaching?2149false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e8-improv-world-building--13358712fad1467643c40d2d66964fee05e79612Fri, 10 Feb 2017 22:07:02 +0000JimprovUntangled3023false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e9-small-town-improv-community-alchemy-comedy-company--13358714ff14d999db739f404277044fc0c6ea34Sat, 18 Feb 2017 02:48:56 +0000JimprovUntangledSebastian and Jim sit down with Harrison Brookie of Alchemy Comedy Theater and discuss what it is to run an improv theatre in Greenville SC. 3201false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e10-side-support-part-one--1335870970ca582b2405f1259d9ba29a9ca070bcFri, 24 Feb 2017 17:34:15 +0000JimprovUntangledSebastian and Jim dive into side support concepts and wrangle with how energy and focus are affected by edits. 2363false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e10-5-side-support-part-two--1335871824fe93246d2960ce201c157290fa0c7cThu, 02 Mar 2017 19:34:04 +0000JimprovUntangledWelcome to the second half of our side support episode. The original ran almost an  hour and half so we split it in twain. Enjoy!2213false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1e11-making-choices-stick--13358710af69e2c02b2ebbd2f99d2d5ff6a662ccFri, 10 Mar 2017 19:04:34 +0000JimprovUntangledThis week Sebastian and Jim discuss character choices... how to make them and what makes them stick.2259false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-choices-stick-part-two--1335870558786baaa0ebccb62289c6234528ef8aFri, 17 Mar 2017 21:11:21 +0000JimprovUntangledWhat makes a great character choice? Once you have made a choice, how do you keep it going and bring it back in the show when you need it? This week Jim and Sebastian discuss how the make choices stick. 1924false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/listening--13358708d7839f7749f88ebda4331e5677bad175Fri, 24 Mar 2017 13:50:10 +0000JimprovUntangled3431false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heightening-issshh--13358706feed1c42bedaf7b15ae6e2d8519f1332Fri, 31 Mar 2017 19:54:10 +0000JimprovUntangledSebastian is exhausted. Jim has the worst allergies of his life. Together they talk kind of about heightening and miss some major points that should have definitely been included. Enjoy!3828true1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/late-introductions--133586910c9e58c75bf7e1fec4b8546ab7df2609Fri, 07 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0000JimprovUntangledEarly on in this podcast we probably should have had an introduction to ourselves giving a bit of background about the project and what we are all about. Better late than never right?906false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-dojo-flow--1335870109701b887002b1d71c3a1658c2a4c5dbFri, 14 Apr 2017 18:58:47 +0000JimprovUntangledThis week Sebastian Ruf and Jim Karwisch break down the experimental workshop style called "the flow" that is workshopped at the Atlanta Improv Dojo. We had the luxury of recording with Atlanta actor Savannah Rose Scaffe who both provides the space...3196false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toxic-improv--133587006c0ae3025743a000f05d86f5f7a54f46Fri, 28 Apr 2017 18:09:34 +0000JimprovUntangledThis week Sebastian and Jim discuss what it means to be in a Toxic Improv situation and what you can do about it. 2967false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suggestions--13358697ab33dff52cff69d89b2b822e0291684bFri, 19 May 2017 19:34:35 +0000JimprovUntangledThis week Sebastian and Jim discuss getting the suggestion that works for your team and show. 1884false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/openings--133586967ccf26ffe00a5fa501ae3b5d6224470fFri, 26 May 2017 18:55:27 +0000JimprovUntangledThis week Sebastian and Jim discuss show openings and how they connect with suggestions. 2008false1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e1-farmprov-with-katie-elkins--15460668www.farmprov.com.

FarmPROV came to life when a group of like-minded strangers moved onto The Farm in the Riverside neighborhood of Atlanta. Katie Elkins, founder of FarmPROV, noticed the diverse abilities of her roommates and friends and realized they had all the components of a successful production crew. They enthusiastically assumed different roles, and just like that, FarmPROV came to life!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15460668Fri, 10 Aug 2018 02:37:06 +0000JimprovUntangledI got a chance to sit down with improviser and creator of FarmProv, Katie Elkins. A great time talking about her project, improv, and life! Check out Katie's project at www.farmprov.com. FarmPROV came to life when a group of like-minded strangers...www.farmprov.com.

FarmPROV came to life when a group of like-minded strangers moved onto The Farm in the Riverside neighborhood of Atlanta. Katie Elkins, founder of FarmPROV, noticed the diverse abilities of her roommates and friends and realized they had all the components of a successful production crew. They enthusiastically assumed different roles, and just like that, FarmPROV came to life!]]>1705comedy,improvfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e2-sincerity-with-amanda-rountree--15612013https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15612013Fri, 31 Aug 2018 12:21:38 +0000JimprovUntangledJim sits down with the legendary Amanda Rountree to talk about sincerity in improv.1695comedy,improvfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e3-mark-kendall--16025599https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16025599Mon, 22 Oct 2018 21:14:55 +0000JimprovUntangledMark Kendall is a writer, actor, and comedian. While he is an Ensemble Member at Dad's Garage Theatre he performs all over Atlanta and the country.1695comedy,improvtrue2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e4-ryan-archibald-from-chicago-to-atlanta--16105469https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16105469Fri, 02 Nov 2018 10:00:07 +0000JimprovUntangledA Chicago Improv veteran of almost 20 years (People of Earth, 3033, Armando & Atlantis) Ryan Archibald is now the Artistic Director of the Village Theatre in Atlanta, GA. We talk about Harold, Chicago, his transition to Atlanta, and how he got so...2432comedy,improvfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e5-jill-bernard-and-a-giant-leap--18183285https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18183285Wed, 05 Jun 2019 20:43:47 +0000JimprovUntangledOn today's episode I speak with Jill Bernard, writer of "The Cute LIttle Book of Improv", performer of the solo musical improv show "Drum Machine", and education director of Huge Theatre in Minneapolis.2571comedy,improv,theatre,theoryfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e6-pirate-robot-ninja-with-billy-merritt--18260826https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18260826Thu, 13 Jun 2019 14:14:17 +0000JimprovUntangledBilly Merritt is the co-author of the new book "Pirate Robot Ninja: An Improv Fable" with Will Hines. The book is available on Amazon. He is on Twitter and Instagram as @billymerritt. FULL BIO: Billy has been a performer, teacher, and director with...1945author,book,comedy,improv,ucbfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e7-scared-scriptless-with-erik-dahl--18330327https://www.facebook.com/ScaredScriptlessAlaska/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18330327Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:32:42 +0000JimprovUntangledScared Scriptless is the longest running #improv comedy troupe in Alaska. They routinely perform sold-out shows to a devoted local audience. The members of Scared Scriptless all share a unique passion that makes their performance feel more authentic...https://www.facebook.com/ScaredScriptlessAlaska/]]>1806alaska,comedy,improvfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e8-character-point-of-view-with-jay-revis--18330386https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18330386Thu, 20 Jun 2019 18:52:50 +0000JimprovUntangledJay Revis has performed improv for 13 years and taught for 8. He currently performs at Spitfire Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida, where he developed the curriculum for and teaches the eight-week level five class “Advanced Scenework”. Prior to his...1521comedy,improv,theatrefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e9-the-art-of-is-with-stephen-nachmanovitch-part-1--18346421https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18346421Thu, 27 Jun 2019 10:00:17 +0000JimprovUntangledToday on the podcast we have a myth and a legend in the improv world Stephen Nachmanovitch. If you have never read his book “Free Play” please stop whatever you are doing right now and go pick up a copy. Today we talk about his newest book "The Art of Is"1540comedy,improv,music,theatrefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e10-the-art-of-is-with-stephen-nachmanovitch-part-2--18346470https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18346470Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:00:09 +0000JimprovUntangledToday on the podcast we have a myth and a legend in the improv world Stephen Nachmanovitch. If you have never read his book “Free Play” please stop whatever you are doing right now and go pick up a copy. Today we talk about his newest book "The Art of Is"1591comedy,improv,music,theatrefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e11-empathy-with-jonathan-pitts--18522030https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18522030Thu, 11 Jul 2019 12:39:08 +0000JimprovUntangledJonathan Pitts is the executive director of Chicago Improv Productions. He's the co-founder & original producer of Chicago Improv Festival and he's also the founder & producer of the College Improv Tournament. He taught at The Second City Training...2367comedy,improv,theatrefalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e12-healing-improv-with-gina-rickicki--18580011https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18580011Thu, 18 Jul 2019 11:16:51 +0000JimprovUntangledFrom Humorology Atlanta to Gina's Garbage Hour, this amazing human and improviser knows how to give and how to laugh. Gina Rickicki is a gift to the planet.2598comedy,improvfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e13-cassidy-russell-love-fest-with-marcia-marcia-marcia--18643293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18643293Fri, 26 Jul 2019 00:43:46 +0000JimprovUntangledMarcia Marcia Marcia loves Cassidy Russell. Jennica Hill, Brittany Wilkerson, and Muretta Moss join Lucas Isbill and Jim Karwisch to talk women in improv and have a Cassidy Russell love fest.1864comedy,improvfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e14-two-worms-duo-improv-with-meg-ansteensen-and-cole-wadsworth--18708840https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18708840Thu, 01 Aug 2019 10:00:00 +0000JimprovUntangledThis week we talk with Meg Ansteensen and Cole Wadsworth, two amazingly talented improvisers, models, parkour enthusiasts, photographers, and downright nice people.2052comedy,improvfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2e15-improv-robots-with-brian-magerko-and-the-expressive-machinery-lab--18746084https://expressivemachinery.gatech.edu/]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18746084Tue, 06 Aug 2019 23:38:54 +0000JimprovUntangledJim and Lucas sit down with Ga Tech professor Brian Magerko to talk about Improv, Robots, DJing, and the Expressive Machinery Lab https://expressivemachinery.gatech.edu/https://expressivemachinery.gatech.edu/]]>1915gatech,improv,lab,machinery,robotfalse2full