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Our 9-day Master Improvisation class is approaching! Rebecca Stockley and I will be on Orcas Island from Feb. 19 – 28th to facilitate it. A lot of people ask why the workshop is soooo long, making it difficult to carve out the time. Here’s why: This…
Thanks! Where's Rob was inspired.
9-day Master Improvisation Retreat at Doe Bay, Orcas Island, WA
February 19, 2010 at 6pm to February 28, 2010 at 12am
Rebecca Stockley and Matt Smith host this
9 Day Master Improvisation Retreat
Surrounded by the beauty of Doe Bay on Orcas Island, this program offers a protective environment for creative growth through improvisation.
Working in ensemble, and indiv…
9-day Master Improvisation Retreat at Doe Bay, Orcas Island, WA
February 19, 2010 at 6pm to February 28, 2010 at 12am
Rebecca Stockley and Matt Smith host this
9 Day Master Improvisation Retreat
Surrounded by the beauty of Doe Bay on Orcas Island, this program offers a protective environment for creative growth through improvisation.
Working in ensemble, and indiv…
- 9-day Master Improvisation Retreat on February 19, 2010 at 6pm to February 28, 2010 at 12am
- 9-day Master Improvisation Retreat on November 12, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm
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- Where do you live and work? (City)
- seattle
- Professional Skills
- improv teacher, actor, auctioneer, trainer, keynotes
- What is your main interest in this network?
- Education, Social
- What kind of person are you?
- Day
- What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?
- Teambuilding, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Stress, Life Skills, Character Development, Change Management, Sales, Presentation Skills, Communcation
- More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know)
- Matt teaches people to improvise in the theatre and the workplace. He founded the legendary Stark/Raving Theatre with Edward Sampson in 1988. They created and toured shows Including the prize winning Here/There.
He is best known for his solo performances, My Last Year with the Nuns, Helium, My Boat to Bainbridge, and Beyond Kindness: A Childcare Guide. Screen credits include Outsourced, The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle, Spiderman, Sleepless in Seattle, Whiteface, Northern Exposure. In the 80's and 90's he improvised with "None of the Above", "Seattle Improv" and "Seattle Theatre Sports" as well as "The Genitones" and "The Unitardos".
He is currently a partner in the web based cooking show/soap opera, Cookus Interruptus. www.cookusinteruptus.com
- Work Website
- http://www.matt-smith.net
- How did you hear about this network?
- Don't remember. Alain? WIlliam Hall? Have been meaning to join since the beginning
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What does your dream workshop look like?
Our 9-day Master Improvisation class is approaching! Rebecca Stockley and I will be on Orcas Island from Feb. 19 – 28th to facilitate it. A lot of people ask why the workshop is soooo long, making it difficult to carve out the time. Here’s why: This is the workshop we want to take! So we figured this was the best way to go about it. What does your dream workshop look like?
Posted on December 26, 2009 at 10:52pm —
Comment Wall (5 comments)
- At 10:36pm on December 16, 2008,
Leif Hansen said… - "letting me in" -ha. How could we keep you out. We tried and tried, but no luck. But you better be on your best behavior, cut your hair, and be nice to people or you are OUTTA here!
- At 1:02pm on December 14, 2008,
Paul Killam said… - btw - nice pic.
- At 1:01pm on December 14, 2008,
Paul Killam said…
- The nudge was from Rebecca.
- At 8:49am on December 13, 2008,
Leif Hansen said…
- Finally we got your butt on here Matt. And uh, perhaps it was your neighbor who created the site that helped nudge you a little ;) Hope you are doing well, that you've got fun holiday plans, and that I'll get to see you soon. BTW, sounds like your WESCU session went well. our were really mixed to be honest, but thats a longer story :)
- At 8:41am on December 13, 2008,
William Hall said… - Well look at you. You made it. This is a fantastic group of people. Check out the forums and videos. And start a forum topic yourself.
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The You Name It Show Interview with Gary Hirsch
December 9, 2009 at 6pm to January 29, 2010 at 7pm – Gallery Paradiso
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Improv in Iraq: Playing with Freedom.
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Veterans Family Reintegration Project
January 2, 2010 to November 30, 2010 – Institute for Therapy through the Arts
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Using Techniques from Improvisational Theatre for Team Building
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