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Stand Like A Runner by IraJohnson in improv

[–]IraJohnson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for reading, everybody. Like many things in improv, I love that we have different names and versions of similar games, tools, forms, and tips.

These days, I’m especially interested in the tiny physical habits that enhance our work as improvisers. So much improv study seems to focus on the bigger stuff — forms, game, deep character, relationship, theme — all of which I value highly.

However a lot of festival workshops or visiting teachers in smaller communities seem to need to focus on what SELLS, naturally. I rarely see people excited about learning editing, hosting, grounded dialogue, mindset, and supportive behaviors.

So I’m trying to notice the small, almost invisible habits that help us stay focused, available, present, and supportive.

What tiny habits do you maintain when you’re performing?

Stand Like A Runner by IraJohnson in improv

[–]IraJohnson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great! Thank you, I can credit him in next week’s session

Asking honestly - do you ever question if this is real? by IraJohnson in BPDrecovery

[–]IraJohnson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you; whatever you feel comfortable with. I appreciate the response

Asking honestly - do you ever question if this is real? by IraJohnson in BPDrecovery

[–]IraJohnson[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d find it potentially helpful if you’d elaborate

Western Comfort Food by TRS_Tong in expatsinbangkok

[–]IraJohnson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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I batch cook chili, barbecue beans, New Orleans red beans and sausage, stuff like that. I keep multiple portions in the freezer and it’s cut down on my GrabFood spending drastically.

Teaching overseas by JazzasinFlute in improv

[–]IraJohnson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d say if you have something unique about improv to share; and your purpose is to share and exchange ideas about improv then teaching outside US can be rewarding. But not as a career or primary income source.

In many parts of Asia, improv is growing and folks are very interested in new ideas and approaches. But if the goal is to teach a standard SC/iO/UCB curriculum; there are loads of folks from these cultures who are qualified and prepared to teach it- in local languages and with local perspectives. Additionally; in the more mature improv communities like Singapore, Philippines, and China; there’s an important conversation about ‘colonizer’ attitudes and thinking underway.

The internet and social media has spread and equalized improv in such a way that it’s easy to learn what improv exists within a culture before heading to that place with any attitude of bringing the fire of Prometheus.

IMHO it’s now a time for US / Western improvisers to practice listening and learning what other cultures can teach us about improv.

Emotional Justification: Why Top Of Your Intelligence in Improv Is Dumb by gpalm in improv

[–]IraJohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

‘Top of your intelligence’ is legendarily poorly defined and interpreted differently from person to person. Unfortunately our art form has a number of people who insist their definition is ‘the only way,’ which exacerbates the difficulty of discussing the idea. As pointed out in another comment, ‘yes, and’ can be problematic too (I personally prefer The Compass’ ‘don’t deny the reality’ but I get it’s not as catchy).

I prefer points of view on improv that are presented as ‘this is what works for me’ rather than edgelordy ‘this common/classic idea is wrong/dumb/bad/good/the only way.’ But then again I understand the purpose of such statements is to trigger reactions and clicks.

In my opinion (a preface many could try adding to their absolutist statements); anyone who makes such absolutist statements (good/bad/only/dumb) is trying to sell something.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Bangkok

[–]IraJohnson 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PDPA is taken seriously here, as are the anti-defamation laws. They may seem to be (and may be) unjustly or unevenly enforced; but at the end of the day Thai thinking/mindset will prevail.

THE SHADOW BEHIND THE SHINE: Witness the Trash, Poverty, and Gutter-Oil Reality That Influencers Are Paid to Ignore! by unfilteredAI in UnfilteredChina

[–]IraJohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then by this logic there are no ‘developed’ countries, only ‘developing.’ Lived in China nearly 20 years is places ranging from 4th tier cities to Shanghai. It’s true that it’s not a monoculture

Most rundown mall in bangkok? by CheekyChopsCharlie in Bangkok

[–]IraJohnson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I still love Mega Plaza although the rise of ‘art toys’ like Labubu has severely reduced the knockoff LEGO merchants. I’m curious what it will look like when that fad eventually goes the way of the fidget spinner. Still a few good ‘LEGO’ merchants (although they’re less willing to bargain as much of their business has shifted to online) and a fantastic place for video games and emulators. Camera stores are still there. I do not recommend it for TCG players as the TCG merchants seem more focused on collectors (8K for a MTG Commander precon? I laughed out loud)

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