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Improv Interviews
I'm a psychotherapist/improviser and host Improv Interviews with some of the most interesting people in the world - improvisers. We discuss what improv comedy is and how they use it for helping others.
Episodes
Improv InterviewsAli Turnbull - How Improv has changed my life
Ali Turnbull is writer/musician and improviser. Hear her beautiful, encouraging message about her diagnosis of Parkinson's disease and how she uses Improv…
Improv InterviewsMary De Michele - 9:30:21, 9.25 AM
Mary De Michele - 9:30:21, 9.25 AM by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsBill Wilkison - Master of Play & Improv
Recent PLAY Blog for Conner Prairie https://www.connerprairie.org/blog-how-do-you-play/ Focus on Historical Interpretation…
Improv InterviewsChris Alvarado - Master Improv teacher & Actor
Chris Alvarado - Master Improv teacher & Actor by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsRon Jarvis - Clown/Actor/Writer/Improviser
Ron Jarvis - Clown/Actor/Writer/Improviser by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsStephen Owen - Applied Improv
Stephen Owen is a committed improv teacher and player. He has created college courses using improvisational theatre for people interested in law enforcement.
Improv InterviewsAmey Goerlich - Amazing Improviser
Amey Goerlich - Amazing Improviser by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsMax Schaefer Improv Pioneer
Max Schafer leads Spolin workshops around the world. He is the author of “Viola Spolin’s Theater Games for the Classroom” Multimedia CD. He has studied under…
Improv InterviewsHonorable Oluwadamilola Apotieri - 5:16:21, 7.53 PM
Honorable Oluwadamilola Apotieri brought improvisational theatre to Nigeria. His passion for social justice began at age 7.
Improv InterviewsMithra Vankipuram - Artistic Improviser
Mithra is an exciting improviser who is the definition of joy!
Improv InterviewsLewayne McQueen - Native American Improviser
Lewayne McQueen - Native American Improviser by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsAvish Parashar - Motivational Improv
Meet the high energy Avish Parshar and hear how his career in comedy and improv led to his brilliant motivational improv workshops. Our mutual friend, Peter…
Improv InterviewsAnne Beatts - Pioneer in Comedy Writing
One of the last interviews with legendary writer Anne Beatts. A funny and lovely woman.
Improv InterviewsColin Mochrie
Colin is a beloved actor, standup comedian and improviser who was on the hit show "Whose Line is it Anyway' here in the US and UK. He and Brad Sherwood have a…
Improv InterviewsLaxmi Priya - Playback Theatre & More
Laxmi Priya - Playback Theatre & More by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsStephen Davidson
Stephen Davidson is a totally joy-filled improviser who is the Artistic Director of The Improvised Play, Improvable, QI: Queer Improv, Carmen: A gender-swapped…
Improv InterviewsKoray Tarhan - Global Improviser
Koray Tarhan has an infectious smile and laugh! He is a generous and talented man who brought Improv to his home in Instanbul, Turkey in 2000 and author of the…
Improv InterviewsSiddharth Venkatesh
Siddharth Venkatesh is a beloved improviser with Improv Comedy Bangalore who has fans all around the world. He loves the "Globalization" of improv in the…
Improv InterviewsMaria Schaedler - Luera
Maria Schaedler-Luera describes her Brazilian roots and discovering the legendary Augusto Boal when she moved to the states. Maria is an actor with vast…
Improv InterviewsWill Luera - Improv for Everyone
Will Luera is the Director of the Improv Program at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota and is beloved by many. Listen to his story about growing up on the…
Improv InterviewsJon Nguyen Improv Interviews
Meet the lovely improviser, Jon Nguyen from Norwich, UK. He describes his passion for improv and how he stumbled upon it. Jon is a beloved teacher and…
Improv InterviewsStephanie Rae - Black Improv Alliance
Stephanie Rae - Black Improv Alliance by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsRick Hall - Actor, Musician, Improviser, Story Teller
Improv Interviews speaks with Rick Hall, the multi-talented member of Second City, actor who has appeared in many films and TV shows including Seinfeld, Curb…
Improv InterviewsLaura Hall
Laura Hall is best known as the improvisational pianist and Musical Director on the hit TV show, “Whose Line is it Anyway”, which ran for nine years on ABC…
Improv InterviewsAretha Sills
Listen as Improv coach and director, Aretha Sills, shares her story of teaching improv during the pandemic. Aretha is the granddaughter of Viola Spolin…
Improv InterviewsMarcus Sams - Improviser Innovator
Marcus Sams is an improviser from the Bay Area for over 20 years. He is a delightful improviser and has developed unique technology that makes on-line improv…
Improv InterviewsEllen Schnur
I was fortunate to meet Ellen at the Yes, and Mental Health Conference held at the Annoyance Theatre in Chicago, September 2017! Ellen is passionate about…
Improv InterviewsImprov Interviews with Will Hines
Join me and meet the multi-talented musician, improviser, actor, and author, Will Hines. Founder of The World's Greatest Improv School Will is a beloved…
Improv InterviewsDaniel DeWalt - Covered Bridge Theaters and Studios
Daniel DeWalt is a delightful artist, actor, writer, and improviser that I met in a Susan Messing improv workshop this summer. He has taught thousands of young…
Improv InterviewsBrian Palermo - Improv at the Groundlings
Join me and meet the multi-talented improviser, actor, and true gentleman Brian Palermo. In his early days at the Groundlings, Brian was lucky enough to play…
Improv InterviewsPants Optional Comedy - Online fun withFrancine Wolf & Leigh Shein
Meet Francine Wolf and their director Leigh Shein of Pants Optional Comedy. They share their lengthy experience in improvisational theatre and tell us about…
Improv InterviewsEmma Bird - Liverpool Improv Comedy
Join me and meet Emma Bird. Emma is an improviser, teacher, and professional actor and director. She has been improvising since 2007. She was trained in improv…
Improv InterviewsMiki Manting Vintage Improv Festival
Listen to the journey of Miki Manting who created the first festival and workshops for folks over 50. She is truly a pioneer! Miki talks to us about how she…
Improv InterviewsNick Doyle - Advice To Folks With Autism
Nick Doyle - Advice To Folks With Autism by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsPeter Margaritis - The Accidental Accountant
Join me and meet Peter Margaritis, CPA, CGMA, business coach, and author of Improv is No Joke, who uses applied improvisation to inspire people to achieve…
Improv InterviewsPatrick McCartney
Join me and meet my friend, Patrick McCartney, as we talk about the many related gifts of studying and teaching improv. Patrick McCartney is an actor…
Improv InterviewsDeana Criess
Join me and meet my friend Deana Criess, as we talk about the magic of musical improv and her work using improvisation games and techniques with her students…
Improv InterviewsClay Drinko - 4:26:20, 4.42 PM
Meet Clay Drinko who is an educator, an improvisor, and the author of Theatrical Improvisation, Consciousness, and Cognition. He earned his Ph.D. in drama and…
Improv InterviewsIzzy Gesell
Join me and meet Izzy Gesell, an organizational alchemist who helps individuals and organizations transform their thinking from commonplace to extraordinary…
Improv InterviewsKristin Krueger Ph.D. Improtherapy
Join me and meet Dr. Kristin Krueger who is an internationally known Research Scientist at Rush University Medical Center and a Chicago based neuropsychologist…
Improv InterviewsJay Sukow - Improv Interview
Join me today to meet Jay Sukow, who has been performing scripted and improvised work professionally for over 20 years. Jay has trained with improv legends…
Improv InterviewsRobert Cochrane
Join me and meet Robert Cochrane, an award-winning filmmaker, with numerous narrative and documentary features to his credit. His touching relationship with…
Improv InterviewsDr. Dan Bacalzo - FGCU Drama Department
Dr. Dan Bacalzo - FGCU Drama Department by Margot Escott
Improv InterviewsLisa Kays, LCSW. Improv Therapy
Lisa Kays, LCSW studied improvisational theater prior to becoming a master's level social worker. She has been using improv as group therapy and to train…
Improv InterviewsRobert Lowe - Improv Interviews
Robert Lowe is lovingly referred to as The Godfather of Improv in Atlanta. During his thirty-nine-year engagement in Improvisation Robert has been a player, an…
Improv InterviewsLacy Alana - Yes, And Brain
Join me and meet Lacy Alana and learn about her innovative Yes and Brain work. The Yes And Brain framework is the creation of a Licensed Clinical Social…
Improv InterviewsRob Snow-Improv for Down syndrome
Meet Rob Snow who is the Creator and Director of The Improvaneer Method and Executive Director of Stand Up for Downs, he also performs his one-man show, We…
Improv InterviewsMichael J. Gellman
Michael J Gellman now resides in Ontario Canada and is Artistic Director of The Process Theatre. He teaches at Loyalist College as well as Master Workshops for…
Improv InterviewsLenny Ravich
Lenny Ravich is an actor, author and leading expert in the field of humor and joy.
Improv InterviewsLisa Bany and Angela Nino Improv Therapy Group
Today we speak with Lisa Bany and Angela Nino, trained Improv directors, performers and creative professionals who teach and facilitate the use of applied…
Improv InterviewsCarla & Craig Cackowski
The husband and wife team, Carla and Craig Cackowski are the creators of the two-person improv show “Orange Tuxedo” in Los Angeles, California. The perform…