Sorry for taking so long.  The idea of improv fostering a life philosophy is kind of a really big one.  For me it interacts with every facet of my life, whether it be mundane daily interactions with people all the way to political philosophy and being integrated with and informative to my theological beliefs and positions.  What I have tried to do is generate an integrated understanding of these things through following through on the implications of what happens when a small group of people do improv together and figuring out what that could mean if its principles and practices are more broadly accepted and applied.  That's the very basic version.  I'm happy to elaborate further or talk more about it, but it could get pretty long.

Regards,

Jeff Arterburn

Hi Adam,

Thanks for reaching out here on the AIN site.  I apologize for not getting back with you earlier.  I hope you make some great connections at the AIN conference.  Unfortunately I won't be there -- otherwise I'd make a point of talking with you in person about psychodrama and other helpful methods and experiments!  I suppose my BA in psychology was a tip-off that I was intent on adventuring into the mind's depths in one way or another.  I see that you have your own website; I'll be sure to take a look at it, and maybe connect with you through it.  And hopefully I'll see you at next year's AIN conference, if not before!

Sincerely,

Al Caramatti

Hi Adam,

Thank you for your message.  I've been starting a family and working to support them so haven't had much time to pursue improv in the last few years.  I did a physical theatre program a few years ago and discovered Contact Improvisation, which I fell in love with.  I'd love to one day take my interest further but with baby three on the way in December I think there won't be much time between family and work.  I'm really interested in what you're doing and tuned in for a few minutes to one of your lectures online.  I've found contact improv really freeing and I believe the practice of play with improv frameworks is a great way to free people from negative or destructive constraints of culture or personal blindnesses.  I'm really not much of a philosopher so lack the vocabulary to go into great depth, but am certainly interested.

James

Adam, I got your comment. I guess I have to update my profile here. I've moved back to Pasadena from St. Louis. But I'll be happy to share my thoughts. Perhaps we can skype or something soon.

Hi Adam,

I've found a good deal of information perusing the academic journals and using the academic library search engines. My biggest interest is using improv and theatrical skills to simply be present for the business at hand...whatever it may be.

Gary

Hi Adam,

Long time, no chat.  I'm now living in NYC where I'm designing and directing interactive performance experiences.  Details can be found at www.wirthcreative.com.  I'm glad to hear that you are still moving forward with your work.  I won't be at the AIN conference this year.  Hope you have a good time there.

-Jeff

Hi Adam: I don't even know where Fritz Perls was buried. Yes, we facilitated a few workshops in Singapore and Hong Kong as well as in Europe. I failed to see your post on our website. I have a Hebrew/English website as well:

www.lennyravich.com and my email is lenny.ravich@gmail.com

Adam, am delighted to hear from you. I have thought of all kinds of creative ways to work with the incarcerated and ex-offenders to enhance their lives and empower them to lead more productive and fulfilling lives. Haven't gotten much support in these endeavors with the adult correctional population in the Chicago area. I have been looking for some feedback and possible collaboration in these areas. Please tell me a little more about what you are suggesting.

Lois

Hi Adam: I used to be into the teaching of psychodrama and was well connected. Not so much any more. I have also closed shop on Gestalt in 2004 and have started facilitating workshops on Positive Psychology and applied improvisation. S

ee my global website: www.ha-p.com. How can I be of help?