Teacher and teammate Josh Keidan joins us to discuss what makes improv more than performance. From the classroom to the stage, we explore how laughter, trust, and curiosity can build a supportive community. Bonus: a little improv scene at the end: https://youtu.be/-q-uMbWUmwo

This week we are joined by the immensely talented Toledo improviser and D&D devotee Ocean Alvarado, known for his big characters, arsenal of accents, and fearless commitment. We delve into the overlap between improv and tabletop storytelling, how to create safe spaces for newcomers, and the challenges of transforming voices into characters. Press play to discover how a little courage and imagination can build community!

On this episode of Improv 419, Liz Gordon brings big character energy and the rare ability to turn even the strangest suggestion into something human. We dig into letting go of perfection, rediscovering the joy of playing pretend, and the magic that happens when you commit to “yes, and.” From paperclips with personalities to a vase scene that careens into the absurd, Liz proves that “fun, not funny” is the best way to take the stage!

On this premiere episode of Improv 419, we are joined by improviser, teacher, and champion of embracing your weird, Katie Burkhardt. We cover her journey from Level 1 student to Level 1 teacher, discuss how improv builds community, and what it means to “ignore the audience” when performing. It’s a conversation about fear, connection, and the joy of getting silly with friends.