Episode 5 - What is Behind the Wall?

This conversation with John Dardenne and Lena Lamer will never happen again. Topics include the anxiety of the post-show discussion circle, why improvisers block to protect themselves, the value of leaning into negative labels, and embracing risk and flow state on stage. Featuring original, improvised music by Ericprincessdragon.

This conversation with Jade Lacy and Abby Blanchard will never happen again. Topics include relaxation as a skill, embracing your perspective and authenticity in a predominantly white art form, and the difference between sensibility and technique. Featuring original, improvised music by Ericprincessdragon.

This conversation with Emily Jane Jacob and Jocelyn Johnson will never happen again. Topics include masking and neurodivergence in improv, when perfectionism creeps into an imperfect art form, and how rigid rules about being a 'normal' voice of reason can limit authenticity. Featuring original, improvised music by Ericprincessdragon.

This conversation with Daisy Faith and Chad Fogland will never happen again. Topics include moving from Los Angeles to Wilmington, NC, the challenges of performing and teaching improv in a smaller community, breaking rules, and adapting to cultural shifts in comedy. Featuring original, improvised music by Ericprincessdragon.

This conversation with Jay Light and Colin Longstaff will never happen again. Topics include leaving improv behind, whether improv is a tool or an art form, and the improv questions that stay with you forever. Featuring original, improvised music by Ericprincessdragon.

This conversation with improvisers Evan Jade Harris and Gabi Marler will never happen again. Topics include whether improv is closer to a play or stand-up comedy, making fellow performers laugh, the importance of providing clear directions to the audience, distractions on stage, and the camaraderie and joy found in being part of an improv team. Featuring original, improvised music by Ericprincessdragon.

This conversation with improvisers Frankie G and Spencer Jones will never happen again. Topics include moving improv outside traditional theaters, an incident at a ren faire involving a drunk axe-wielding viking, how being a good actor doesn't necessarily make one a good improviser, committing to your performance on stage, the lack of teaching training in improv schools, and the importance of community and laughter. Featuring original, improvised music by Ericprincessdragon.

This conversation with improvisers Lily Holleman and Allison Smith will never happen again. Topics include the adaptability and creativity inherent in improv, the dangers of rigid thinking and social pressures in performance, the importance of maintaining an encouraging environment, and handling challenging audience interactions and controlling moves by other performers. Featuring original, improvised music by Ericprincessdragon.