The Improv Chronicle Podcast

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The Return of Clowning: Transforming Improv

Season 2 · Episode 19

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 • Duration 16:04

Clowns are making a comeback, and their impact on the world of improv is undeniable. In this episode, Lloydie explores the resurgence of clowning and its influence on improvisation. He speaks with several improvisers who integrate clowning into their practice to understand the overlap, the differences, and the essence of clowning.

Guests:

Lee Kennedy – Clown and Middle Banana at Club Wormhole https://www.instagram.com/club_wormhole/

Andel Sudik – Improviser and Teacher https://www.yesandel.com/

Isaac Charles Kessler – Clown and Improviser https://www.instagram.com/isaackessler/

Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd

Podcast Theme:

Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

Support The Improv Chronicle Podcast by donating or sponsoring an episode. Your contribution helps us continue to share the stories and wisdom of improvisers from around the globe. https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicle

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Arctic Beginnings: Climate Comedy on Tour

Season 2 · Episode 18

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 • Duration 15:50

Not many improv projects start with a trip to the Arctic and then end up trying to save the world. In this episode, Lloydie delves into the unique and inspiring journey of "We Built This City on Rock'n Coal," a climate change improv science comedy touring show. This initiative is touring the west coast of Ireland and Northern Ireland, aiming to make the climate crisis more accessible and engaging through comedy and improv. Find out more at http://www.rockandcoal.ie/

Guests:

Jessamyn Fairfield – Improviser and Scientist

Katy Schutte – Improviser, Writer, and Theatre Maker

Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd

Podcast Theme:

Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

Support The Improv Chronicle Podcast by donating or sponsoring an episode. Your contribution helps us continue to share the stories and wisdom of improvisers from around the globe. https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicle

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

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Just A Slice Of Life On Stage

Season 2 · Episode 10

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 • Duration 17:34

In the delicate dance of life's minor dramas, improvisers find a canvas rich with comedic potential. But how does one transform the everyday into an engaging slice-of-life scene on stage? In this episode of The Improv Chronicle Podcast, we delve into the artistry required to elevate the mundane to the extraordinary. Join us as we explore the subtle craft of finding humor in the smallest moments with New York City's seasoned improviser and teacher, Louis Kornfeld, and the UK's own Jenny Rowe of The Maydays and Impromptu Shakespeare. Discover the power of microdramas, the allure of authenticity, and the delicate balance between reality and performance.

In this episode you hear:

Louis Kornfeld from The Magnet Theater

Jenny Rowe from The Maydays

Episode hosted and produced by Lloydie James Lloyd

Podcast Theme:

Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

Help the Improv Chronicle make more episodes. Your small donation makes a big difference:

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Actor Lessons For Improvisers

Season 2 · Episode 9

Tuesday, January 16, 2024 • Duration 21:47

How does acting training help improvisers?

Three improvisers who trained as actors share what acting training can give improvisers to help make their shows better - and how improv helps their acting too.

On this episode you hear:

Eleanor Stankiewicz - IG: @elestankiewicz / @thenewlywedsimprov / linktr.ee/elestankiewicz

Anděl Sudik - yesandel.com

Dan Simpson - itsdansimpson.com

Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd - an improviser based in Nottingham, England

Podcast Theme:

Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

Help the Improv Chronicle make more episodes. Your small donation makes a big difference:

https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicle

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

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Expert Tips For 2024

Season 2 · Episode 8

Tuesday, January 2, 2024 • Duration 15:19

A new year, new you? Looking to supercharge your improv with some tips from great improvisers? The Improv Chronicle has got you covered. In the last four and a half years, this podcast has spoken to a lot of improvisers and gained a lot of insights. This podcast and chosen a few of those insights, some of which haven't been heard before, and put together a series of tips and things to think about for 2024. Here's to a great new year of improvisation.

Guests (in order of appearance):

Rob Norman - The Backline Podcast / Second City

Patti Styles - https://www.pattistiles.com/

Dave Pasquesi - TJ and Dave https://books.google.com/books/about/Improvisation_at_the_Speed_of_Life.html?id=zyjWoQEACAAJ

Kathy Rinaldi - ImprompTwo https://www.facebook.com/ImpromptuSarasota/

Colin Mochrie - Whose Line Is It Anyway

Help the Improv Chronicle make more episodes. The smallest of donations can still make a big difference. https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicle

Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd - an improviser based in Nottingham, England

Podcast Theme:

Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Benefits Of The End Of Class Show

Season 2 · Episode 7

Tuesday, December 19, 2023 • Duration 20:27

What's the point of putting a bunch of students on stage after they have been learning improv for a series of weeks? How much does it add to their learning and how do we set these shows up for success. Hear from Lloydie's students after their most recent end of term show, and from improv teachers with advice on making a student show a success.

This episode features:

Rick Andrews - Magnet Theater NYC

Chelsea Clarke - UCB Theatre NYC

This podcast seeks to be a useful part of your improv experience - if you value that, please consider donating to help it continue here: https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicle

Get the weekly Improv Chronicle newsletter here: improvchronicle.substack.com

For transcripts of episodes: improvchronicle.com

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Isn't It Time We Took Tech Seriously?

Season 2 · Episode 6

Tuesday, December 5, 2023 • Duration 16:38

How can we use lighting and sound better in our improv. In this episode, you hear from two improvisers who also do tech and who give you a view from the tech box. This episode aims to help on-stage improvisers and improv teams think more about their tech.

You will hear from:

Cleo Pettitt - Lloydie's cousin and a professional set and costume designer

Charlotte Brown

Matt Holman

Host:

Lloydie James Lloyd

Podcast Theme:

Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

Get the world of improv in your inbox every week with the Improv Chronicle Newsletter - https://improvchronicle.substack.com/

Donate to help the podcast and newsletter get produced. Even £1 / $1 helps: https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicle

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

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Yeah, But That's Not Improv, Is It?

Season 2 · Episode 5

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 • Duration 21:05

Is the medium of improv too often confused with the genre of improv? Surely improv isn’t one thing in the same way that theatre isn’t one thing. The genre is not the medium. This episode explores how we make the distinction between improv and styles of improv.

Guests:

Jim Fishwick (Jetpack Theatre / ITS / New Zealand Improv Festival - Insta: @fimjishwick)

Hannah Platts (Tiny Stories / Rhymes Against Humanity / Date Night)

Will Naameh (MC Hammersmith / Spontaneous Players / Shamilton / Baby Wants Candy)

Get the world of improv in your inbox every week with the Improv Chronicle Newsletter - https://improvchronicle.substack.com/

Donate to help the podcast and newsletter get produced. Even £1 / $1 helps: https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicle

Book referenced in podcast - Improvise Freely by Patti Styles:

https://www.pattistiles.com/english

Host / Producer:

Lloydie James Lloyd

Podcast Theme:

Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

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Reaching Your Peak In Improv

Season 2 · Episode 4

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 • Duration 16:28

Why is it that some improvisers avoid playing with an older improviser, or when they do get to play with them, they make them their grandparents? Given some of the most famous, gifted improvisers who sell out shows are over the age of 60, why do peculiar attitudes around age still exist in our art form?

This episode you hear from:

Kathy Rinaldi - ImprompTwo, Sarasota, Florida

Shaun Landry - The Ledge Theatre, LA

The u3a group, Market Harborough, UK

Get the world of improv in your inbox every week with the Improv Chronicle Newsletter - https://improvchronicle.substack.com/

Donate to help the podcast and newsletter get produced. Even £1 / $1 helps: https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicle

Host / Producer:

Lloydie James Lloyd

Podcast Theme:

Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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I've Just Moved - Can I Play?

Season 2 · Episode 3

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 • Duration 18:24

Moving your life to a new town or city is a big undertaking - there’s a lot to sort out. So what’s it like getting settled in a new city’s improv scene? Hear from three improvisers who have moved their lives to another city and then worked on fitting into that city's improv scene.

This episode hear from:

Robby Appleton (formerly Tennessee, now Chicago)

Cale Bain (formerly Toronto, now Sydney)

Liam Webber (formerly Nottingham, now Sydney)

Get the world of improv in your inbox every week with the Improv Chronicle Newsletter - https://improvchronicle.substack.com/

Donate to help the podcast and newsletter get produced. Even £1 / $1 helps: https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicle

Host / Producer:

Lloydie James Lloyd

Podcast Theme:

Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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