Notes From My Improv Notebook – Xchel Hernandez

On the nineteenth episode of Notes From My Improv Notebook, Jake Jabbour fills us in on “The Voice of Reason”. Jake is a wonderful improviser who performs at UCB. He recently wrote a book that focuses on finding himself with the backdrop of touring his podcast and improvising across the United States. Notes From My … Continue reading "Notes From My Improv Notebook: Ep. 19 – Jake Jabbour – The Voice of Reason"

On the eighteenth episode of Notes From My Improv Notebook, Brian James O’Connell (BOC) talks about self critique. BOC shares his methods to improve on your own time. Listen now and learn more about yourself as a player. Brian performs and teaches at The Pack Theater.   His main group, Dr. God, performs every fourth Saturday of the month at The Pack … Continue reading "Notes From My Improv Notebook: Ep. 18 – Brian James O’Connell – Approaching Self Critique"

On the seventeenth episode of Notes From My Improv Notebook, Brian James O’Connell (BOC) shares his methodical approach to improv. BOC taught me that improv training never stops. You can take your skills outside of the theater and learn more yourself as a player. Brian performs and teaches at The Pack Theater.   His main group, Dr. God, performs every fourth Saturday of the … Continue reading "Notes From My Improv Notebook: Ep. 17 – Brian James O’Connell – Improv Never Stops"

On the sixteenth episode of Notes From My Improv Notebook, Colleen Doyle shares how she finds a character’s point of view. I learned a lot in this podcast and I hope you do too! You can contact her through twitter. Notes From My Improv Notebook was recorded in front of my self-judgement. Ask me anything improv related by emailing me at [email protected]. If you’re … Continue reading "Notes From My Improv Notebook: Ep. 16 – Colleen Doyle & Finding Your Point of View"

On the fifteenth episode of Notes From My Improv Notebook, Colleen Doyle shares her improv journey that took her from Cleveland to Chicago. She shares what she learned as a performer and a teacher. She was an Artistic Director at iO West. You can contact her through twitter. Notes From My Improv Notebook was recorded … Continue reading "Notes From My Improv Notebook: Ep. 15 – The Colleen Doyle Origin Story"

On the fourteenth episode of Notes From My Improv Notebook, Zach Huddleston takes on awareness. Zach teaches workshops and classes at Westside Comedy Theater.  He is a part of the wonderful group Heyday and loves to do indie improv shows. Notes From My Improv Notebook was recorded in front of my self-judgement. Ask me anything … Continue reading "Notes From My Improv Notebook: Ep. 14 – Awareness with Zach Huddleston"

On the thirteenth episode of Notes From My Improv Notebook, Zach Huddleston reveals his origin story. Zach teaches workshops and classes at Westside Comedy Theater.  He is a part of the wonderful group Heyday and loves to do indie improv shows. Notes From My Improv Notebook was recorded in front of my self-judgement. Ask me … Continue reading "Notes From My Improv Notebook: Ep. 13 – Zach Huddleston Numero Uno"

On the twelfth episode of Notes From My Improv Notebook, Paul encourages improvisors to use the where of the scene. The where is not only the physical location but the details that are in that location. Paul Vaillancourt is a veteran improvisor with a plethora of knowledge that he shares on Youtube.  He teaches and … Continue reading "Notes From My Improv Notebook: Ep. 12 – Paul Vaillancourt and Using the Where"

On the eleventh episode of Notes From My Improv Notebook, Paul explains his improv journey and how to understand relationship as the game of the scene. Paul Vaillancourt is a veteran improvisor with a plethora of knowledge that he shares on Youtube.  He teaches and performs at The Revolution Theater (website) (Instagram) (Facebook). Notes From My … Continue reading "Notes From My Improv Notebook: Ep. 11 – Paul Vaillancourt’s Journey to Relationship Part 1"

On the tenth episode of Notes From My Improv Notebook, Rick talks to Xchel about emotional play. Emotion is an important tool in the improv toolkit and, if used correctly, it can engulf your partner into strong scenes. Notes From My Improv Notebook was recorded in front of my self-judgement. Ask me anything improv related … Continue reading "Notes From My Improv Notebook: Ep. 10 – Rick Larsen ‘The Emotional Superman’"