In discussing possible performance events with a local organization, we were asked if we could do a murder mystery dinner. Why, sure! But… I began researching them. They tend to fall into two categories: expensive (no, thanks!) and lame. The latter seem to have been created by some amateur theatre groups who thought they wereContinue reading “Gimme a Murder Mystery”
Tag Archives: improv
Post Mortem
One of the strict rules of StoryZ is that we constantly examine and discuss what we do. As in cop dramas, this process is called the post mortem. After our recent premiere production of Gentle Larceny, we invited the audience to stick around after the Friday night performance for a talkback, as research for theContinue reading “Post Mortem”
Line!
When directing actors who are working on getting off book (having learned their lines), I always tell them the only four-letter word they are allowed to use to call for a line is: “Line!” And speaking of actors and lines, have you ever worked with an actor who memorized their lines so well they can’tContinue reading “Line!”
Line!
When directing actors who are working on getting off book (having learned their lines), I always tell them the only four-letter word they are allowed to use to call for a line is: “Line!” And speaking of actors and lines, have you ever worked with an actor who memorized their lines so well they can’tContinue reading “Line!”
Come On, You’re Not Trying
This is another in a series of reports about how bad scammers are with improv. Here’s a screenshot of our “conversation.” There was a bit of a pause between “Sure!” and “How was your day?” but not enough to warrant iMessage to add a timestamp. However, my response about a great day must have confoundedContinue reading “Come On, You’re Not Trying”
Scammer’s Delight
The title is misleading; I try my best not to delight them. But I do thank them when they just can’t get it right. On Christmas Day, I received two texts at 11:49am. Both had the exact same message even though sent from different numbers. I assume these were not from the same person, becauseContinue reading “Scammer’s Delight”
Bye Bye, Scammers, Bye Bye!
Well, some of them anyway. Frequent readers of this blog have seen my mentions of the scammers who start with an innocent text, such as, “Hello, Lisa, it’s Grace, we met at the conference, would you like to meet for lunch?” The recipient is supposed to reply denying being the intended recipient, so the senderContinue reading “Bye Bye, Scammers, Bye Bye!”
Swimming Fish, Catholic Popes
Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech? Recently, StoryZ, my new theatre/performance group, gave a Free Improv Workshop. For the 8 people registered, we scheduled 1.5 hours of a little bit of talking and a lot of doing. At one point, someone said, as if she was drowning, “Is this an advancedContinue reading “Swimming Fish, Catholic Popes”
Improv!
Tell us about the last thing you got excited about. I was very excited about the StoryZ Improv Night. We—members of the StoryZ theatre company—created the event, and I was the master of ceremonies. We had three performers, including one from the audience (though a ringer, actually one of our own), and elicited some honestContinue reading “Improv!”
When I Think About Me, I…um…
What’s your favorite thing about yourself? I always thought that the popular song, referenced in my title, would be a good anthem for an egotist. Hopefully you know what song I mean, but I’ll link to it anyway, and you can join my earworm club for the day. As for my favorite thing about me,Continue reading “When I Think About Me, I…um…”
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