Patricia Ryan Madson
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New York Times recognizes Improv and Business

Started this discussion. Last reply by Leif Hansen Mar 11, 2008. 6 Replies

 

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Raymond van Driel left a comment for Patricia Ryan Madson
"Hi Patricia, nope, don't know any Korean improvisers, sorry. You could check out http://www.seoulplayers.com/ though."
Dec 3, 2009
Patricia Ryan Madson left a comment for Eva Balint
"Thanks, Eva. January is right around the corner. Be good to see you then. Patricia"
Dec 3, 2009
Patricia Ryan Madson left a comment for Raymond van Driel
"As I see you are a serious world traveler, I wonder if you know of any Korean improvisers? The book is now translated into Korean as well as German."
Dec 3, 2009
Patricia Ryan Madson left a comment for Raymond van Driel
"Dear Raymond, I am THRILLED to learn that Improv Wisdom has found its way into a Scandinavian university, thanks to YOU. I appreciate your birthday wish. I am so grateful to know this. By the way, the book is now available in a German translation…"
Dec 3, 2009
Raymond van Driel left a comment for Patricia Ryan Madson
"Dear Patricia, congratulations on your birthday! And thank you for your wonderful book, Improv Wisdom. I really enjoyed reading it and I'm using it for my students at Stockholm University. Best regards, Raymond van Driel, The Netherlands"
Dec 3, 2009
Patricia Ryan Madson left a comment for Whitney Johnson
"Thank you SO MUCH for your thoughtful birthday wish. I am blessed beyond measure to have friends all over the world. Thank you for using Improv Wisdom. Have a great day! Patricia Ryan Madson"
Dec 2, 2009
Whitney Johnson left a comment for Patricia Ryan Madson
"Happy Birthday! I am greatly enjoying your book (and subsequent you tube video clips of "A Way of Life.") Thank you for your work and play!"
Dec 2, 2009
Patricia Ryan Madson replied to Leif Hansen's discussion Using Twitter to Promote Your AI Business -what is your twitter name?
"Hi, I am patryanmadson on Twitter."
May 18, 2009

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Where do you live and work? (City)
El Granada, California
Professional Skills
Author of IMPROV WISDOM: DON'T PREPARE, JUST SHOW UP, teacher of improvisation, corporate trainer, "Constructive Living" counselor
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, Leadership, Stress, Life Skills, Character Development
Share a favorite 'improv epiphany'
When I truly improvise, the "I" seems to dissolve into the "now" and my partner becomes the most important person.
More about you: (Short Bio or any other details you'd like people to know)
Emerita faculty from Stanford where I taught theater for 30 years, founded the Stanford Improvisors and Stanford's "Creativity Initiative." Currently living a happy life overlooking the Pacific, enjoying botanical art and rose gardening.
I need help with...
Letting people know about my book, Improv Wisdom: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up, 2005 Random House
Work Website
http://improvwisdom.com
Blog or other personal website
http://myimprovwisdom.blogspot.com
Check out my...(book, workshop, etc.)
http://www.amazon.com/Improv-Wisdom-Dont-Prepare-Just/dp/1400081882...
Skype Name (Skype.com is the most popular free internet audio/text chat and more)
patricia.ryan.madson
Twitter Name (Twitter.com is the most popular 'hyper blog' client, enabling instant updates)
patryanmadson
Other contact info (Your choice for phone, email, facebook, myspace, etc.)
improvwisdom@comcast.net
How did you hear about this network?
Don't remember

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Interview with Patricia Ryan Madson on A Bigger Voice

Posted on March 12, 2009 at 2:02pm 0 Comments

http://www.abiggervoiceblog.com/2009/03/interview-with-patricia-ryan-madson-part-1.html
Check out this three part interview on how I came to write Improv Wisdom.

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At 11:43am on December 3, 2009, Raymond van Driel said…
Hi Patricia,
nope, don't know any Korean improvisers, sorry. You could check out http://www.seoulplayers.com/ though.
At 4:07am on December 3, 2009, Raymond van Driel said…
Dear Patricia,
congratulations on your birthday! And thank you for your wonderful book, Improv Wisdom. I really enjoyed reading it and I'm using it for my students at Stockholm University.
Best regards,
Raymond van Driel, The Netherlands
At 10:28am on December 2, 2009, Whitney Johnson said…
Happy Birthday! I am greatly enjoying your book (and subsequent you tube video clips of "A Way of Life.") Thank you for your work and play!
At 10:22am on May 7, 2009, Matt Weinstein said…
Hey Patricia***
I saw the description of your program in the Esalen catalog--- it looks fabulous! Congratulations.
Matt
At 2:31pm on December 3, 2008, leen de koker said…
It's all over this page!! :-)
At 7:41am on December 3, 2008, leen de koker said…
Happy birthday and thanks for your book!!
Leen - Inspinazie Belgium
At 7:51am on November 26, 2008, John Fort said…
Hi Patricia-
I just sent you an e-mail about my interests in adapting improvisational learning to foster agreement and innovation in the collaborative management of natural resources. I was wondering if you knew of anyone on the AIN that is also working on these kinds of questions.
--John Fort
At 11:13pm on July 20, 2008, David Zinger said…
Patricia:
Thanks to your book and your encouragement I am at the 10 days with Keith Johnstone Workshop. I have decided to blog about my experiences on the network. No great insights yet but the course has not started. Take care and carry on caring,
David
At 7:11am on April 9, 2008, Patricia Ryan Madson said…
Thank you, thank you, thank you! Nothing makes me happier than to know that my little book is moving through the world, helping.
Warm appreciation,
Patricia
At 10:18pm on April 8, 2008, J* said…
I love your book... I have all my students read it so that they understand... Improv as in Life!!! Thank you!
 
 
 

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