The Improv Chronicle Podcast

Slowly, gradually, in some parts of the world, live shows are coming back. For some performers it’s their first shows back in front of a live audience in 16 months. That sort of gap between shows is something many improvisers never thought they’d have to face and it’s meant a whole big mix of emotions.This episode features:Liam Webberhttps://www.liamwebberimprov.co.uk/Nottingham improv duo The ClonesTwitter: @liam_webberInstagram: @liamjwebberTanyika Careyhttps://www.cherubimprov.orgTwitter: @TanyikaCareyIG: @TanyikaCareyTanyika's sketch team IG: @GaryfromHR.Katy Schuttehttps://www.katyschutte.co.uk/Twitter: @katyschutteInstagram: @katyschutteThe Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydGet the world of improv in your inbox every two weeks - improvchronicle.substack.comGet transcripts of episodes and blogs at improvchronicle.comGet in touch at newsdesk@improvchronice.comTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène Dollie

What happens when two improv organisations in different parts of the world happen to have the same name - and then discover each other exist?This is the story of The Improv Place, USA and The Improv Place, UK. Last week, after a series of conversations, one of the two organisations changed names. This episode tells the story of how these companies came about, and how they reached a resolution about their names.This episode features:Jermaine Trice from The Improv PlaceCheck out recordings of some of the shows The Improv Place has been staging by following these links:Voices - Episode 7https://youtu.be/WKX_9US110kPandemic Chef - Episode 3https://youtu.be/-VOgCldPpowSing! - Episode 1https://youtu.be/Q3JyOclEFocVariété - Episode 1https://youtu.be/NUaIayFtQ24The House Show - Episode 1https://youtu.be/VUmayiFs9nIKaty Schutte and Chris Mead from The Improv Place UK, which is now known as The International Improv StationYou can find them at their old site, ahead of their rebrand at https://theimprov.place/which will soon become - http://internationalimprovstation.com/The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydGet the world of improv in your inbox every two weeks - improvchronicle.substack.comGet transcripts of episodes and blogs at improvchronicle.comGet in touch at newsdesk@improvchronice.comTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène Dollie

How do we turn a scene around when it isn't going as well as we intended. This episode, host Lloydie gets voicemails from improvisers around the world with top tips on how to rescue a scene that's not going well.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis show features:Andel SudikJon NguyenEmma BirdPete BergenHannah PlattsMonika OzdarskaTim SniffenThe Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James Lloyd Get the newsletter at improvchronicle.com Get in touch at newsdesk@improvchronice.comTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène Dollie

How much do external factors like the space we play in or the audience have an influence on what we do on stage as improvisers - and how much impact should they have? Three improvisers from three different countries give their thoughts on the impact of the audience, the spaces they play in and how much attention we should pay to that.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis show features:Emily Brady:Check out her podcast, The Improv Treehouse here: https://soundcloud.com/improvtreehouseRob Mulligan:Check out Rob's two podcasts:Good Stuf with Rob and Nick - https://anchor.fm/good-stuf-podcast Adverture Incorporated - https://adventureincpod.com/ Rob Norman:Check out Rob's podcast, The Backline here: https://thesonarnetwork.com/the-backline/

From time to time, many (if not most) improvisers find themselves stuck inside their head and thinking too much. How can we identify when it is happening, and how can we moderate any negative impact it might be having on our performance.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Shari HazlettInstagram: @ShariHazlettJessica Mitolohttps://www.secondcity.com/people/chicago/jessica-mitolo/Jay Sukowhttps://todayimprov.com/ The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène Dollie

What exactly does improv give to the corporate world and how is it benefitting workplaces, even during (or especially during) the pandemic! This episode we explore the ways improv is helping the business world become more effective and more human, and how not knowing what is to come can be an advantage.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Richard Bradford, head of facilitation at The Maydays:Aih Mendoza from Third World Improv:https://thirdworldimprov.comwww.facebook.com/thirdworldimprovand check out Third World Improv's house team who are performing weekly shows here: www.facebook.com/housekeepingimprovNeil Mullarkey from The Comedy Store Players:https://neilmullarkey.comThe Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène Dollie

What happens when you get stage fright and how have some improvisers overcome it? This episode features personal stories about how people have overcome their own anxieties about performing at a time when some others are feeling nerves for the first time.If you are experiencing any sort of anxiety in relation to going onto the stage, do talk to someone about it. I hope this podcast is helpful but please remember, if you need advice on your specific situation, do see a professional.Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Luke Benson:You can hear Luke on Look What’s After Happening - an improvised comedy podcast where Luke and Mark Cantan present a nonsensical history of the world as characters Colin Spress and Cillian Vermillion, without the burden of facts or knowledge. Recent guests include Jess McKenna, Dan Lippert, Jon Gabrus and Ryan Rosenberg.Neil Munro:Neil works as a media producer, filmmaker, photographer, editor, performer, & podcaster. His is the editor of the We Are What We Overcome Podcast about mental health - https://facebook.com/WAWWOpodcast/ Susan Messing:Find Susan on Twitter at @MessingSusan The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène Dollie

The Game Of The Scene is one of the more debated improv concepts. Part of that debate has simply focused on defining what we mean by ‘the game of the scene’ and part of the debate has been about its usefulness or necessity. This episode we explore definitions of Game and hear from those who use this tool and those who don’t.Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Bill Arnetthttps://chicagoimprovstudio.com/ Brandon Gardnerhttps://losangeles.ucbtrainingcenter.com/https://www.wgimprovschool.com/Patti Styleshttps://www.pattistiles.com/The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène DollieSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

As we continue talking about the move towards getting back to improv in real life, what will happen to online improv? To begin with it was a stop-gap for most, but one year in, it’s fostered an international community that isn’t going to go away. So when we are back doing shows in real life, where does online improv fit?Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcastThis episode features:Jason Geis:CSZN Comedy Network: twitch.tv/csznchicago (come watch anytime)Theater: cszchicago.comClasses (online): https://www.cszchicago.com/trainingLaxmi Priya:Improv Comedy Bangalore (https://www.icbangalore.com/​)Braínne Edge:https://www.comedysportz.co.uk/The Improv Chronicle Podcast is produced and hosted by Nottingham improviser Lloydie James LloydTheme music - Sam PlummerLogo design - Hélène Dollie