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AIN-NYC - Left and Right Brain Improvisation
May 31, 2012 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm – Studio 11/M of DANY Studios
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Nordic Countries AIN
Applying improvisers in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Finland and Norway) lets connect and inspire each other!
Gary Schwartz left a comment for Kaare Moe"Kaare,
Hello! I just contacted Pertti Lehtonen in Finland, testing the waters to see if I can generate interest in doing a Scandinavian Tour in Mid-May to June. I would like to offer workshops in Spolin Games to the improv community there.
I had…"
Gary Schwartz posted an event
Spolin Games Improv Retreat with Gary Schwartz at Mosswood Hollow Retreat Center
January 27, 2012 at 4pm to January 29, 2012 at 4pm
WHO: Anyone interested in learning Improvisation based upon Viola Spolin’s Theater GamesWHEN: Friday January 27 - Sunday January 29, 2012 WHERE: Mosswood Retreat Center, Duvall WACOST: $300 (includes meals) Enrollment is limited"Everyone can act. Everyone can improvise. Anyone who wishes to can play in the theater... If the environment permits it, anyone can learn whatever he chooses to learn, and if the individual permits it, the environment will teach him everything it has to teach."Talent"…See More
Gary Schwartz posted a status"I had a great time at the NW AIN gathering in Vancouver WA yesterday. Great to see Sue W, Gary H and to meet and play with new people."
Jean Bonifas left a comment for Gary Schwartz"Gary! Hopefully you saw the final version of the PNW AIN event this weekend! If not - here it is again...
FREE This Saturday: AIN Practitioner Festival of Fun in Vancouver, WA
Your AIN Regional PNW (RAIN-PNW)…"
Jean Bonifas left a comment for Gary Schwartz"Great news! Yes - we are still getting together!
There is an informal evening get-together on Friday evening and an all-day session on Saturday, Nov. 12th from 9 to 5ish. I know several improv venues have shows on Saturday night -…"
Gary Schwartz left a comment for Jean Bonifas"Hi Jean,
I spoke to my wife and she has a friend in Vancouver so we would like to come down for the get together if it's happening. Let me know. I'm in if it's happening."
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- Where do you live and work? (City)
- North Bend, WA USA
- Professional Skills
- Improvisation coach, keynote speaker, workshop leader
- What is your main interest in this network?
- Education, Networking, Finding Partnerships
- What kind of person are you?
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- What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?
- Teambuilding, Creativity, Problem Solving, Communcation, Stress, Life Skills, Change Management, Presentation Skills
- Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'
- Creativity is NOT the clever rearranging of the known.
- More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know)
- I am Executive Director and Founder of INTUITIVE LEARNING SYSTEMS, offering Spolin Games workshops for professionals in all fields as well as conducting special workshops for business, to enhance communication and creativity in the workplace.
I am a former student and associate of Viola Spolin – known as the Mother of the Improvisational movement. I began my apprenticeship to Ms. Spolin in 1977 and have conducted many lecture demonstrations of Spolin Games techniques to various groups and companies across the U.S. and Canada.
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- Marketing and finding complimentary partners
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Gary Schwartz's Blog
The Trouble with Yes, and...
Posted on June 16, 2008 at 9:30am 14 Comments 0 Likes
During my stay in Norway, I was finally able to articulate my thoughts on the difficulty I have with Yes and...
What I am about to discuss, comes not from any condescension or blind loyalty to Spolin’s work, but a considered opinion based on all my experiences in the world of Improvisation as teacher and student.
I welcome opinions and comments as I am thinking of publishing this as an article.
The trouble with Yes, and…
“Information is a very weak form… Continue
What I am about to discuss, comes not from any condescension or blind loyalty to Spolin’s work, but a considered opinion based on all my experiences in the world of Improvisation as teacher and student.
I welcome opinions and comments as I am thinking of publishing this as an article.
The trouble with Yes, and…
“Information is a very weak form… Continue
Paul Sills's passing
Posted on June 2, 2008 at 11:43pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
The mother of Improv's son, Paul Sills, who did much to make improv a force in the theater as its own artform, died June 1st. He was 80.
I'm here in Norway at a confence that would not even be possible were it not for this man. He shaped the first group of professional improvisers and the careers of many important figures in modern entertainment. Mike Nichols, Alan Arkin, Elaine May, Richard Libertini, Melinda Dillon, and Second City in general.
I knew Paul to be like his… Continue
I'm here in Norway at a confence that would not even be possible were it not for this man. He shaped the first group of professional improvisers and the careers of many important figures in modern entertainment. Mike Nichols, Alan Arkin, Elaine May, Richard Libertini, Melinda Dillon, and Second City in general.
I knew Paul to be like his… Continue
Impro Oslo weekend workshop
Posted on June 1, 2008 at 8:39pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
I just spent a wonderful weekend with four improvisers from Oslo. It was my great pleasure to lead two full day workshops with them. Two men and two women, Karre,Gunnar, Annethe and Ingunn.
They are professional actors, working in Oslo and comprise 3/4 of an imrprov troupe that perform reglularly. Although they knew the book 'Improvisation for the Theater' by Viola Spolin, they had not played many of the games.
Because there were only four, I was able to introduce them to over… Continue
They are professional actors, working in Oslo and comprise 3/4 of an imrprov troupe that perform reglularly. Although they knew the book 'Improvisation for the Theater' by Viola Spolin, they had not played many of the games.
Because there were only four, I was able to introduce them to over… Continue
In Trondheim with Sven - a great discussion
Posted on May 30, 2008 at 8:00am 2 Comments 0 Likes
I have arrived in Trondheim to conduct several workshops with Sven Veine with Impro Oslo and others.
the converstation in the first hours are stimulating. Talking about many teachers and their styles. Keith Johnstone, Michael Gellman, and of course, Paul Sills and Viola Spolin.
I will endeavor to enter any new thoughts as they come up in conversation.
Sven is a passionate student of all forms of improv. Bravo to him.
Gary
Norway may 30
the converstation in the first hours are stimulating. Talking about many teachers and their styles. Keith Johnstone, Michael Gellman, and of course, Paul Sills and Viola Spolin.
I will endeavor to enter any new thoughts as they come up in conversation.
Sven is a passionate student of all forms of improv. Bravo to him.
Gary
Norway may 30
The Peak Experience is an apt title.
Posted on November 19, 2007 at 6:54am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I just came across an Abraham Maslow page. I found this:
Peak experiences
"Feelings of limitless horizons opening up to the vision, the feeling of being simultaneously more powerful and also more helpless than one ever was before, the feeling of ecstacy and wonder and awe, the lossContinue
of placement in time and space with, finally, the conviction that something
extremely important and valuable had happened, so that the subject was
to some extent…
Comment Wall (41 comments)
- At 1:29pm on November 9, 2011, Jean Bonifas said…
Gary! Hopefully you saw the final version of the PNW AIN event this weekend! If not - here it is again...
FREE This Saturday: AIN Practitioner Festival of Fun in Vancouver, WA
Your AIN Regional PNW (RAIN-PNW) Organizers are planning to have a Grand Kickoff Extravaganza for our region, as mentioned in Jean's earlier post. This is now planned for March or April 2012.
This Saturday, we are hosting a Fall Celebration in Vancouver WA for any and all local practitioners and kindred souls for a day of support, play and sharing ways for infusing the world with creativity and playfulness, while we make a living doing it.
This event is free of charge.
Loosely planned activities:
• inspire, play and learn from each other!
• Interactive session on what’s happening in growing field of AI
• Share what YOU’RE doing, and how you’re doing it
• Hear AI practitioners with 10+ years experience talk about how they got started, and what they’re doing to stay in business (AM mini-Wiley Vets session)
• Perform & Process
• Socialize and Collaborate
• AI Game Sharing
• Evening options for socializing and local improv performances!
Bring: Your experience, curiosity, hope and generosity AND A BAG LUNCH!
Did we mention it's FREE?
If you want to co-create some carpooling and couch surfing options in Portland/Vancouver, comment on this post!
TIME:
10 AM to 6 PM
Evening Socializing Options!
LOCATION:
Anam Brugh Studio
3512 F Street
Vancouver, WA 98663
(You can park in the YWCA parking lot entering near Main and 36th Streets)
Host Marcia McReynolds/Sugar Moon’s # 360-750-8536
AND a Professional Development Opportunity with Sue Walden on Friday!
On Friday, the illustrious Sue Walden is offering a full-day Professional Development workshop in the same location.
“The Bendable Brain – building the Critical Skill of Flexibility” with Sue Walden
- Anam Brugh Studio (see above)
- 9:30 to 5:00 on Friday.
- Cost: $50 or $30 student rate.
See separate post for more details, or email sue@improvworks.com.
- At 1:21pm on November 3, 2011, Jean Bonifas said…
Great news! Yes - we are still getting together!
There is an informal evening get-together on Friday evening and an all-day session on Saturday, Nov. 12th from 9 to 5ish. I know several improv venues have shows on Saturday night - so that will also be open to folks.
The Saturday workshop looks much like the information I sent you before - with lots of opportunities for changing things up based on whose in the room.
CHANGES: No Fee! New Location for Nov. 11 & 12: Anam Brugh Studio, 3512 F Street, Vancouver, WA 98663
Another description of the event is forth-coming - I'll get it to you as soon as I get it.
Looking forward to playing with you!
Jean
- At 11:13am on November 1, 2011, Jean Bonifas said…
- Thank you for replying so promptly, Gary. I'll have a better idea of who and how many by tomorrow. I'll let you know as soon as I have more information. Would be great to see you again. Last time was in Banff?!
- At 7:59am on November 1, 2011, Jean Bonifas said…
Hello Gary,
I'm writing to invite you to a PNW AIN event that is tentatively planned for Nov. 11 and 12 in the Portland/Vancouver area. [See the schedule below.]
Apologies for this last minute notice. Please reply to the email ASAP if you are interested & available to attend to help us determine whether there is sufficient interest to proceed. We decide tomorrow evening – Wednesday, 11/2. THANK YOU!
Nov. 11th Friday evening: From 7 – 9:30
LOCATION: Anam Brugh Studio, 3512 F Street, Vancouver, WA 98663
- Meet ▪ Greet ▪ Get Acquainted
- AI Game Sharing + Options for socializing and local improv performances!
Nov., 12th Saturday: 9 – 4; Evening Improv Venue Options available
LOCATION: Clark College, 1733 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663; Room # TBA
- Interactive session on what’s happening in growing field of AI
- Share what YOU’RE doing, and how you’re doing it
- Hear AI practitioners with 10+ years experience talk about how they got started, and what they’re doing to stay in business
- Perform & Process
- Socialize and Collaborate
- AI Game Sharing + Options for socializing and local improv performances!
No Sunday events scheduled.
Bring: Your experience, curiosity, hope and generosity.
Fee: $15 to cover facility – Lunch on your own
PLUS Professional Development Oppty!
Sue Walden, Vice President of the AIN Board of Directors and the Shepherdess of North American Regional Groups, is in the Portland/Vancouver area to help us launch our Region plus delivering two amazing workshops:
Wednesday, Nov. 9 “The Bendable Brain – Building the Critical Skill of Flexibility” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Anam Brugh Studio, 3512 F Street, Vancouver, WA 98663)
Friday, Nov. 11 “Design for Ah-Ha! Learning Experiences: An Improv Approach to Program Design” from 9:30 to 5 p.m. (at Clark College, 1733 Fort Vancouver Way, Vancouver, WA 98663)
For more information about, and registering for these workshops, contact Sue directly sue@improvworks.org.
PNW Regional Champions:
Marcia McReynolds
Patricia Colley
Jean Bonifas
- At 2:58am on April 12, 2011,
Ouardane JOUANNOT said… About Spolin, it really breakes my heart, but no... Almost nobody has heard about Spolin's work !
Most of the teachers of Improv don't have any thoery to support their teachings. There is a group of people here that are interessed in theories, mostly Keith Johnstone's and Del Close's. But very few people are inspired by the work of Viola Spolin.But there are two main issues to this state, first, there are no translation in french of those guru's books, and secondly, France is very much under the influence of "Match d'Impro" and the work of Robert Gravel.
The lack of different approaches makes me really sad.
Are you wondering about a european tour ? If you do, we'd still be pleased to welcome you for a workshop, and I'm sure we would find some people willing to practice Spolin's work !
- At 1:35am on April 11, 2011,
Richard PINEAULT said… Hy Gary for your friend, just tell him to send me a message : contact@improvisades.org or 00 33 1 60 15 24 99.
Richard
- At 1:26am on April 11, 2011, Ouardane JOUANNOT said…
Hey Gary !
We know some places where you can sing (mostly bars with a stage). Depends on how big you want the audience, and the stage. If it's a solo performance, and so on. Tell me a bit more and I'd be glad to help !
- At 7:01am on March 19, 2010,
Lieselotte Nooyen said… - Hi Gary,
Can I have your email address? I want to ask you something for the Amsterdam conference.
Best wishes,
Lieselotte
- At 12:58pm on August 30, 2009,
Belina Raffy said… - Hi Gary, I heard from the lovely Pertti that you are coming over to Europe...any plans to be in the UK?
Best wishes,
Belina
- At 8:19am on February 10, 2009,
Raffi Feghali said… - Hello Gary,
I am in the process of starting an improv-based training corporation in Lebanon. It will be the first in Lebanon and the whole Arab World (Middle East even, if we exclude Israel, probably). If you are interested in a partnership with this corporation, please message me so that we can discuss the possibilities.
Best,
Raffi
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