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Missy Whitis
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Missy Whitis's Discussions
Greenlight!! Improv movie in Cincinnati!!
Started Jul 12
Facilitator Training
Replied Sep. 24, 2008
Chicago 08
Replied Feb. 10, 2008
Heighten and Explore
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One of my improv troupes - the Q City Players - just had a really fun article written about them. ;)
It's official! We're making an improv movie here in Cincinnati!
Joe Boyd (who is a member on here -- you should get to know him) wrote a movie back when he lived in LA. At one point a studio was signed on, and Drew Carey was set to star and direct.…
....but much funnier.
Family Friendly Fun Day Sunday! at Riley's - Springdale, Ohio
April 26, 2009 from 5pm to 9pm
VENUE:
Riley's Springdale
11568 Springfield Pike
Springdale, Ohio 45246
513-771-3361
RESERVATION REQUIRED!!
PRICING:
Adults $20 ~ Kids (under 10) $12*
*Gratuity & tax included!
Dinner will be served family style.
Age:
Family-friendly show
Ages 5…
Profile Information
- 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/
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- 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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Comment Wall (31 comments)
- 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,
- 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
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Upcoming Events
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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.
December 28, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm – BATS Improv, SF
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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
January 12, 2010 from 6pm to 8:15pm – Chicago Draftfcb - Auditorium on Floor 14 |
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Improv for Shy People
January 12, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm – Oakland
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