Jim Woods (Company Retreat, WGIS, UCB) talks about playing with expectations, removing autopilot, training instinct, the illusion of momentum, helpful tools for straight / absurd dynamics, finding the playable thing, game as a parasite, how trauma and sobriety have informed his improv, Jury Duty / Company Retreat, improv jujitsu, the buffoon tactic, non-verbal callouts, and more!

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Weds June 23rd - CLEVELAND - Imposters Theater!

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Sat June 27th - ANN ARBOR - Yes, Also All Stars w/ Anna Garcia, Colton Dunn, Eugene Cordero!

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