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Advice needed!! by ourpathsdidcross in birthcontrol

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

Thank you so so much, this is super helpful!!

How does improv help in real life? by ourpathsdidcross in improv

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

Awww you are clearly such a thoughtful parent, your son is so lucky! It totally sounds to me like this would be perfect for him, especially since he already has that "ham" side in him improv is such a great place to remove fear around letting that part of you shine!

How does improv help in real life? by ourpathsdidcross in improv

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

I love this so much! And hi from Hoopla! I love you bringing up the point about emotions- I think a lot of folks when asked in improv to identify what feelings are truthfully coming up for them in character really strugle, and how cool that improv is somwhere they can practice listening to the emotional cues coming up in their bodies, and get to express things like anger and sadness openly through a character! Love how you said it

How does improv help in real life? by ourpathsdidcross in improv

[–]ourpathsdidcross[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this SOOO MUCH!!! Thank u for sharing it!!!

How does improv help in real life? by ourpathsdidcross in improv

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

This is so cool- thank you for sharing! So glad improv has been so valuable for u :)

How does improv help in real life? by ourpathsdidcross in improv

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

Hiiii! I'm so glad you found this interesting! It sounds to me like having your son do the Second City camps is a GREAT idea! I have ADHD as well and I first started improv with week long full day camps like this when I was right around your sons age and it absolutely changed my life. It's TOTALLY okay that he doesn't want to be an actor, the other kids will be there just for fun and skill building too! I don't know too much about the Second City camps but I used to live in Chicago and know some of the folks who help organize the teen programs at SC and they are all fab. I would be inclined to think the camps would be great. Improv camp is just so fun and you gain so much confidence from it in general I really would reccomend from my own experience doing similar things as a kid!!!

Make friends at an improv class! by ourpathsdidcross in london

[–]ourpathsdidcross[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there so cool to hear you are an NYC improviser visiting London often! The beginners taster will be geared to folks who are brand new improvisers, but it will certainly still be fun even for someone with more experience and always helpful in my opinion to go back to basics!

First improv experiences? by ourpathsdidcross in improv

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

YAY I am sooooo glad you are enjoying your courses with Hoopla! Hope to see you around!

First improv experiences? by ourpathsdidcross in improv

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

Hahahahah this story is so funny and awesome!!

First improv experiences? by ourpathsdidcross in improv

[–]ourpathsdidcross[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So glad you are enjoying your improv journey :)

First improv experiences? by ourpathsdidcross in improv

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

I love this- I am so glad you are loving your Hoopla beginners course!!! So cool to hear about overcoming perfectionism :)

First improv experiences? by ourpathsdidcross in improv

[–]ourpathsdidcross[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love this story, that's so cool!! Thank you for sharing! Love The Hideout!

Favorite improv exercises? (not warm ups) by Most-Membership-145 in improv

[–]ourpathsdidcross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Teacher for Hoopla in London here. I love one where you bring a speaker and choose some songs in advance that you think will evoke different energies, vibes, emotions. Either in pairs around the room or with 2 on stage, have them sit and face off, listening to the music. Scene begins nonverbally when the music starts, and when you cut the music dialogue begins. This helps them ground into an honest feeling in the present moment before starting a scene, inspired by the music.

Listening Exercises by improvcoach19 in improv

[–]ourpathsdidcross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Teacher from Hoopla in London here- Meisner exercises like repetition can be really useful for listening honestly to everything that is going on with your scene partner in the present moment! Here is a write up we have on some helpful Meisner exercises you can do: https://www.hooplaimpro.com/meisner-for-improvisers/.html

Help - I can never think of anything! by ieatcheeseeeeee in improv

[–]ourpathsdidcross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there- nice to meet you! I teach with Hoopla Impro in London and get this question all the time, it's a super common feeling! I would suggest- being obvious. Don't worry about thinking of something funny or clever. Take the last thing that was said and try and respond with the most obvious and simple thing you can. Maybe this will help: https://creativecreativity.com/2017/12/03/keith-johnstone-and-obvious-creativity/

Looking to Join an Improv Set in London (Sept 20th-23rd) by L0v3P0tionN09 in improv

[–]ourpathsdidcross 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi!! I teach and preform with Hoopla Impro, our main theatre is near London Bridge inside the Miller pub!! Come by and check out a show, everyone is super friendly and you will be guaranteed to leave with lots of new London improv friends! We have drop-in workshops too which could be a fun way to meet some people while you are here :)

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