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- Where do you live and work? (City)
- San Francisco
- Professional Skills
- I have been performing as an Improvisational Actor/Singer 30 years. I have been teaching Improvisation privately and at the college level for 20 years. I also have used improvisation in my work as a trainer.
- What is your main interest in this network?
- Education, Networking, Improv Resources
- What kind of person are you?
- Night
- What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?
- Creativity, Communcation, Character Development, Presentation Skills
- Any niche industries, skills, etc?
- I have used improvisation both in Corporate and Educational training workshops.
- Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'
- I recently finished a month long run with Un-Scripted theater of San Francisco creating long form musical plays. The shows we're based on audience suggestions of playwrights. We we're reviewed and the critic said: " This is what theater should be. "
I have always thought improvisational training makes us better actors and prepares us for being in the moment.
- More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know)
- I started my improvisational career under the tutelage of Del Close at The Second City. I performed with the Second City touring company in the 70's. I have been teaching Improvisation and acting at the Academy of Art in San Francisco for the last 12 years. I continue to perform with Un-Scripted Theater and also as an actor/singer.
- I need help with...
- I would like to learn how to break into the field of corporate training utilizing my skills as an improvisor, trainor, and teacher.
- Work Website
- http://Academyart.edu
- Other contact info (Your choice for phone, email, facebook, myspace, etc.)
- hirst.karen@yahoo.com
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The local chapter meets...often in an office building downtown. Sign up for 'membership' in the SF Bay Area Local AIN group and I'm sure you'll be notified when the next meeting happens. Chris Miller (from Moss Beach) is our coordinator.
See you there.
Glad to hear of your wonderful run at Unscripted....they are a great bunch!