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Where do you live and work? (City): Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Professional Skills: Speaker/Writer/Coach/Director
12 years teaching high school performing arts
Improv in the workplace, as well as young adult cancer survivors, generational linguistics, and creative management.

What is your main interest in this network?: Networking, Improv Resources

What kind of person are you?: Night

What kinds of improv-related services are you involved in?: Teambuilding, Creativity, Innovation, Problem Solving, Leadership, Life Skills, Character Development, Change Management, Presentation Skills

Any niche industries, skills, etc?: Generational linguistics

More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know): Missy has been teaching public and private school music and drama for over 12 years. As a high school teacher, she is a four time honoree into Who’s Who Among American High School Teachers, and has been recognized in Who’s Who Among American Professional Women, and was named one of Cincinnati's top 20 Leading Women for 2009!.
Missy also freelances as a clinician and coach in different venues. She is often called upon to speak on how to audition for musical theatre, improvisation, team building, and Generational Linguistics. She, herself, has been lucky enough to study under Paul Sills, Hamilton Camp, and at the renowned SAK Comedy Lab. Her students have been recognized nationally for their improvisational skills.
Currently, Missy’s busy speaking schedule is filled with invitations to speak at schools, churches, conferences, and on the radio. She is a freelance writer for several magazines, is co-founder of a creative arts company, and is a two-time cancer survivor.

I need help with...: getting jars open and killing bugs.

Work Website: http://housethatjackbuilt.org

Blog or other personal website: http://myspace.com/daylightonmars

Check out my...(book, workshop, etc.): http://heightenandexplore.blogspot.com/

Twitter Name (Twitter.com is the most popular 'hyper blog' client, enabling instant updates): HotShotPR

Other contact info (Your choice for phone, email, facebook, myspace, etc.): Facebook = House That Jack Built

How did you hear about this network?: Google....maybe? Don't remember. I wanna say "Google".

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At 8:32am on January 30, 2009, FuseBox Theatre said…: Thanks Missy, talk to you soon!

At 12:22pm on December 7, 2008, Sue Walden said…: Missy -- thank you so much for acknowledging my birthday! What a sweet surprise.

I still think about some of the info you covered in your session... I wish you could transport your molecules then reassemble them to the Japan conference on "Bridging Differences" -- it's an easily overlooked, yet significant difference.

Thanks again -- on both fronts!
~ Sue

At 12:06pm on November 18, 2008, Bob said…: That is an awesome gaggle of improvisational talent. Small World. I performed this weekend - what a blast. The big crowds are so full of love. Love it! I hope you are finding opportunities to improvise. It's a skill that's too valuable to let get rusty.

At 7:29pm on November 12, 2008, Bob said…: Hi Missy! I perform at SAK now. I've studied with Ryan Smith, James Newport, Jay Hopkins, John Hunter, Richard Paul and Lyle Moon. I am an ensemble host and a member of two troupes - Gen S (SAK) and Absent Minded Improv. It is a Blast!! Love it. And you?

At 4:42am on October 28, 2008, Paul Z Jackson said…: Hi Missy
Good to meet you too - as you went quietly out of the door! Hoping for a longer conversation next time. Great to have you in the network, I heard good things about your sessions.

At 9:19pm on September 15, 2008, Ed Reggi said…: Yes! How was it this year? I am leaving for Door County in like 5 days. I will be up there for about a week. I love DC.

At 3:05pm on September 2, 2008, Ann Feehan said…: Lisa Klein (a new member) and I taught a class for the Women's Cancer Center in Oakland a year or so ago. It was really profound to see the improv stories that the women created. I really see that improv really is a quality of life issue and that the exercises, besides being fun in the midst of chaos, can bring people together and help us see what is the most important thing about being a human being. We should start a discussion group.

At 2:35pm on August 27, 2008, Pam Gilberd said…: Hi Missy,
Thanks for including me in your network.
Have fun,
Pam

At 1:46pm on May 13, 2008, Mike Weaver said…: Hey Missy,

How was the show last Friday night?

Mike

At 6:52am on May 2, 2008, Jamie MacSwain said…: Hey Missy,

Great chatting with you and the others yesterday.

I love networking too. I have spent a little time in the music business pitching songs (I'm a songwriter).

My experience is that people you're approaching don't want to be hustled. Like you said they're human beings and prefer a little genuine human contact. My observation is that many people focus only on the outcome of their contact, not the relationship.

I've often thought of developing a workshop on networking. Perhaps this will be the spark!

Thanks for invite & brainstorming.

Jamie