Hellena Jang is inspirational by activity and by personality. She lifts the spirits of others around her. And she makes magic happen on a global scale (and on an individual scale). I am so impressed and amazed by Hellena.  She is the kind of person I would collaborate with WAY MORE if we lived closer to one another. You can find out more about her on her website: www.hellenajang.com

I like to connect with her on Facebook. https://www.hellenajang.com/improv

She has a team called ImFROG. And in this interview she announces another improv project that will ROCK. THIS. WORLD.  So excited for her. I am also extremely flattered that she chose this interview to officially announce it. #improv.

This is the final episod of my interview with Jorin - but not my final conversation with him. I feel like I have one of the most "improv perfect" relationships with him. I learn from him, I want to perform with him and yet I don't feel like there is a hierarch between us - there is a mutual cycle of respect. I look forward to having more conversations with him. I encourage anyone who is passionate about improv to take a class from him or hire him as a coach.  I am fantastically inspired by Jorin.

... this may be one of the biggest moments where he blows my mind.  Talking about how you don't go to see a group because they do improv (or a specific format) but because of the chemistry of the team. Their unique voice.

I still think about this moment. 

We also talk about the value of imagination, from every single person. How it is a process. And how that process is valuable to the endproduct of the improv show. Not just their references, but an improviser's imagination is super valuable.

Jorin Garguilo interviewed regarding improv. I asked him about how some teachers/institutions call improv "silly" or light hearted. His thoughts on improv are enthralling. I agree with him. Jorin is an eloquent, brilliant mind.  This whole interview he drops gems that just shatter my worldview of improv.  I hope you enjoy.

Jorin was in 5 episodes of Hello from the Magic Tavern and performs with Revolver, Felt and the Scene at iO Chicago. He was also a part of the legendary group Rainbow Deli and teaches at the CIC training center.

#Give this a #Listen

We start talking about codes and community building found in the improv process.

Had the pleasure of this conversation about how improv sits in the field of sociology with Vanja Sekic.  Vanja performs with None Direction Improv as part of Inconspicuous Comedy.  Vanja's passion about improv and the way she views it is so interesting.  She sees it as having greater ramifications in the larger community and in identifying smaller communities.  Part 2 is coming soon!

Paul Quinn is a fantastic improviser. His ability quickly generate quircky characters, draw others into scenes and find the through line of a set is one of the best I've ever seen in the UK. I have the great fortune of being able to improvise with him. Paul is also a writer, podcaster, gamer and works in radio.  His creativity is impressive.  Improv is only one of many things he excels at. So, I was curious. What are his top 10 favorite things in improv?  And he answers.  

...his first, and most favorite, surprised me!

Find his page on Facebook under Quinnprov.

I always love my talks with Steve.  In this last episode we talk about everything in improv that isn't mental or physical. What is left in improv that isn't thought about or physical?  We talk about that. He is such an inspirational fountain of knowledge.

Steve Green is an inspirational improv teacher. I love talking to him about improv. 

This episode we talk about the constant nature of change and coming at the art of improv with some small sheers, or a GIANT CHAINSAW (BRRRRRRRKKKKKTT!!).

#improv 

We find out more about Steve. At one point the coffee shop gets really loud, sorry about that. I edited right after that.  We'll find a quieter spot to chat next time, because I will bring Steve back.