Category Archives: improvisation

The NTOW Takes Manhattan

The National Theatre of the World’s Impromptu Splendor (entirely improvised plays in the style of famous playwrights) has become one of the first things that I recommend to people who tell me that they are descending upon Toronto from elsewhere. … Continue reading

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The ‘prov is in the Pudding

jacob banigan by Jacob Banigan In the year 1680, the Hopi Tribe was living peacefully in the arid, rusty red landscape of the Southwest. One day as the elders were schooling the youth in the traditional rites and dances celebrating … Continue reading

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On A Theatre Community That Is Harder, Faster, Better, Stronger

credit: lumaxart via flickr I know this may shock some of you, but when I was a teenager, I didn’t get involved in the theatre because I wanted to be popular. I’m sure most of you had a similar experience. … Continue reading

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Once yes, once for a lark; twice though loses the spark: Dora and Improv Collide

rebecca northan as mimi and the national theatre of the world A few weeks ago I read an insightful and eloquent blog on the Summerworks 2010 Propaganda website written by Matt Baram, an improviser, actor and one of the founding … Continue reading

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