This episode features a conversation between host Carrie Rollwagen and Michael Greene, co-owner of Faraway Theater. They discuss the origins of Faraway Theater and improv group Gladys, Michael’s journey through the improv world, the group’s approach to teaching improv and fostering a community, the business aspect of running the theater and the different courses and benefits it offers. Michael delves into how improv skills are beneficial in all walks of life. They stress the importance of keeping an audience engaged during performances and share information on how to attend shows or enroll in improv classes. For more details on classes, performances, or corporate retreats, Michael directs listeners to visit farawaybham.com or follow their social media handles.

 

Website and Socials

Faraway Website: https://farawaybham.com/

Faraway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farawaybham/

Gladys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladysimprov/?hl=en

 

Mentioned in this episode:

Who’s Line Is It Anyway: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKg_ZFByYTINckLG76cjUEg

Wess Gregg of Sanctum Tattoos & Comics on Localist: https://carrierollwagen.com/podcast-episodes/making-a-career-from-what-you-love-with-wess-gregg-of-sanctum-tattoos-comics/

Vacant Manifesto: https://www.youtube.com/c/VacantManifesto

derrick comedy: https://www.youtube.com/derrickcomedy

Upright Citizens Brigade: https://ucbcomedy.com/

Peoples Improv Theater: https://thepit-nyc.com/

IO Chicago: https://ioimprov.com/

Groundlings: https://groundlings.com/school/online-classes?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw2PSvBhDjARIsAKc2cgN_LJPnW4N-A0ekQ79iHRzVePFyS1Hnop9HGBxibuUnfy-1x9acS8IaAisaEALw_wcB

Ugly Baby: https://www.instagram.com/uglybabyimprov/

Harold form: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harold_(improvisation)

Faraway Website: https://farawaybham.com/

Faraway Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farawaybham/

Gladys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gladysimprov/?hl=en

Improv for corporations:  [email protected]