![]() I also taught them Fast-Food Stanislavsky, the Hat Game, and we finished with “Scenes with Ernie.” In this, and in the other workshops, I stressed the importance of understanding the theories underpinning the exercises, so its not just about having an experience but understanding why the experience matters. They were particularly skilled at moving from the “Blind Offers” warm-up to scenes using blind offers, even though this is something they haven’t specifically worked on before. They asked so many good questions that really challenged my own understanding of impro. I’d like to think that maybe that initial introduction to impro was what inspired Megan to join the SImps! Whatever planted the seed, she is where she belongs! Megan and her fellow troupe members are terrific improvisers! They are benevolent, present, and curious. With my old company, I often used improvisation as part of the rehearsal/devising process but also in performances. ![]() My first out of five scheduled workshops was at STANFORD UNIVERSITY, on May 2, working with the Impro System-trained, Theatresports-licensed SImps (Stanford Improvisers)! Megan Calfas, an alumna of my former youth theatre company in Manhattan Beach, initiated the invitation. ![]()
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