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Hosted by Ralph MacLeod. Owner and Artistic Director of SoCap Comedy Theatre in Toronto. A bite-sized, 5-20 minute show on improv. This show is less about improv as performance (though that will be in here) but more about how improv can improve every aspect of your life.
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Why Vulnerability WorksSaying “yes” to uncomfortable or self‑deprecating offers is playful.It shows others that they can let their guard downAudiences love vulnerability — low status is non‑threatening and endearingIt opens the door to bigger comedic payoffs. If that’s true, what else is trueNot everyone is comfortable with this level of exposure, and that’s okay
Being Specific in your offers, leads to three main benefits...1 - audiences find it relatable2 - roots you in the present momentand3 - suggests character
The Power of the SmileA smile transforms villainy into comedy“I cheated, and I can’t wait to do it again.”“I stole your car and wrecked it — wow, that was a nice ride.”Smiling signals: we’re playing, not hurtingAudiences love watching someone enjoy being bad
Flexibility, the ability to pivot, is a terrific skill to have on stage and off. Today, we look at reframing as a way to that.
If your audience - be that your scene partner(s), the people watching, or the chap at the dinner partner - is in doubt as to your intentions, the way forward will often be more difficult for you.
Status is great in comedy and in real life. You likely use it all the time and don't even know it.It's one of those things that once you see, you see everywhere. Once you understand it, it'll make your life much better.
Remaining open to 'who' your character is, what they stand for, what they love, what they hate, and more, keeps you open and alive to your audience (on stage and in the real world). You can be flexible, surprise yourself, and learn about points of view different from your own.
Listening as a gateway to presence and reduced self-consciousness.
Hosted by Ralph MacLeod. Owner and Artistic Director of SoCap Comedy Theatre in Toronto. A bite-sized, 5-20 minute show on improv. This show is less about improv as performance (though that will be in here) but more about how improv can improve every aspect of your life.
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