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If you get the chance to take an improv class with Maria Peters - DO IT.  She is an incredible mind in improv and has worked with legends. Her empathy and creativity in improv is some of the best I have ever seen. 

I have always enjoyed seeing Maria Peter improvise. There was one time I was in an improv class with her and the whole class did a group scene. During the scene, I could tell she literally listened to me.  She literally heard me and supported me.  So many others were trying to impress the influential teacher. They were trying to do big bold moves or funny bits. Maria was in the space with me, at that time.  And as a scene partner I felt so much trust.

I cannot recommend her enough. If you would like to find out more about this amaxing improv performer, you can find out more at: https://www.mariapeters.co.uk/

You can also follow her on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mariapetersimprov/ 

I have had the privilege of seeing Ros perform several times and host improv shows. She has an authentic and vulnerable connection with the audience. Her simple shrugs, smiles or facial expressions commands the audience - because I feel like "friendship" is somehow inherent in her style.

I saw her Twilight Zone themed improv show, "After Dusk" and immediately thought, "I need to interview her."  

I am so curious as to her improv philosophy and what drives her to perform. I hope you enjoy this interview.

Here are just a few improv projects she is a part of:

Real Positive Poles - SciFi themed improv: https://realpositivepoles.com/

Up the Antics - a fantastic Bristol based improv and skethc show: https://www.facebook.com/UpAntics

Bish Bosh Bash - an improvised variety show: https://www.facebook.com/bishboshbashshow/

Murder She Didn't Write - an improvised murder mystery: https://www.murdershedidntwrite.com/ 

You can catch onstage or in class at the Bristol Improv Theatre: https://improvtheatre.co.uk/

MOTHERS

Part one of a two part interview.

Tauri Laws-Phillips (ColdTowne Theater), Stephanie Rae (Black Improv Alliance) & Deana Criess Tolliver (Applied Improv Specialist) gifted me with their insight about being a mom or mothers in the improv practice. I think the portion speaking on how improv communities and institutions can make adjustments that might improv the particpation of mothers in improv. 

If you would like to find out more info on Tauri Laws-Phillips: https://coldtownetheater.com/

More on Stephanie Rae: https://blackimprovalliance.com/ 

More on Deana Criess Tolliver: https://deanacriess.com/ 

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Final part of my interview with Holly Bartolo.  So greatful for this opportunity.

Part 2 of my interview with Holly. 

I believe that the only thing more important than all the efforts of improv teachers and institutions, could be in the documentation of the practice.  Recording shows, interviewing teachers, debriefing after shows ... it is an overlooked value in improv.

Holly Bartolo runs the Phoenix Remix, a fantastic resource for improv documentation, information and trends.  I highly regard the cannon of her work. You can check out the Phoenix Remix here:  https://thephoenixremix.com 

I am so honored to have shared the space with Holly to find out more about her experience and history in improv.

Part 2 of my interview with Timothy Killilea

I finally get to meet Timothy Killilea. I find his comments on the Improv Boost insightful and building. I really admire Timothy a lot.  

You can find out more about Timothy by following the pig.  Did I say "pig?"  Yes.  The Providence Improv Guild: www.improvpig.com

He also has a podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youreheartofallasleep

Timothy also has a great instagram where he explores everything potato: https://www.instagram.com/potatobasedeconomy

He is such a creative and inspiring human being.

final part of the Jack and Jorin episode. I LOVED recording this. They inspire me so much.

You know it's a good episode when I can't wait to listen to it!  And I was there when it was recorded!