Making Up With Improv

Who would be a better person to invite to this podcast than Amir Atsmon, improviser and DRAMA THERAPIST?! When at the beginning of their conversation Amir starts taking notes, Lena knows she made a smart choice. The two of them discuss topics related to improv (What's up with improv „in the style of...“?), disagree about the greatness of Harry Potter and talk about connecting in new ways in times of isolation. Believe it or not, Lena and Amir have never actually met in person - hopefully that will change soon!

In her very first interview Lena is talking to Lisa Rowland from BATS Improv in San Francisco. Not only is Lisa an amazing improviser, she is also a delightful conversation partner. She talks about taking on the artistic directorship of BATS just before the pandemic shook the world. She talks about living side by side with San Francisco's tech freaks and how she misses the weirdos in the city. She talks about the comfort of wearing leggins all day. And she talks about her love for improvisation which to her is more than just an art form.

Lena Försch has been in love with improvised theatre for half her life. In the past couple of months, however, things between her and improv haven't exactly been great. But Lena is determined to rekindle the old flame. In her podcast "Making up with improv" she is talking to improvisers from around the globe to seek some advice. On February 17th you can listen to her first two conversations featuring Lisa Rowland from San Francisco and Amir Atsmon from Tel Aviv.