Ep 21: David Riley Pustansky

Name an improviser who hasn’t heard of the Story Spine. In the first episode of Season Two, Anki hosts the wonderful Kenn Adams. Together, they glance at what the Story Spine is and which aspects of it students of improv theater often find most challenging. Listen, enjoy, and share. Book: How to Improvise a Full-Length Play; The Art of Spontaneous TheaterMore about Kenn: LinkedIn

After a four-year break, ImPROvshine is back with a brand-new season.The first season celebrated the people who shaped Anki’s early improv journey. This time, the spotlight turns to improv books and the authors behind them.In short, sweet episodes, we’ll explore their wisdom—just enough to spark your curiosity and maybe inspire you to pick up the book and dive deeper.More about Anki at www.improvshine.com

"I just want to be happy."  Anki answers 21 question and by mistake puts intro audio in the middle of answering questions. Yay for mistakes!  Yay for improv!  Yay for online improv community!  Thank you for listening. Subscribe anywhere where you listen to your podcasts. 

"Find what makes you - you. Know who you are, what brings you joy and follow that." Becky and Anki talk, among other things, about clownery and how can it help in improv.  Love this podcast? I knew it!  Subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts.  More about Improvshine: www.improvshine.com

"In real life I really love peanuts."  Drew and Anki talk about weather, showing emotions, being a low key player and someone inside jokes that noone will understand, but they are having a good time.  For vodcast: facebook.com/improvshine  (subscribe!!!)

"Break, what? What is a  break?"  Jorge and Anki talked about rain, earthquakes, internet connection and his experiences playing with people from all around the world.  You can find Jorge... well, everywhere. :)  For  video version, click here: facebook.com/improvshine More about Improvshine: www.improvshine.com

"As well as shy, I am also quite vain." David is superb. Wonderful and encouraging host, witty improviser and very very funny person. David and Anki are playing games and having lots of fun! Check out David's amazing work: Web: www.xstreamed.tv Youtube: www.youtube.com/extremeimprov FB: www.facebook.com/extremeimprov Twitter: @extremeimprov

"Are there people that are so invested that would be interesting to watch without movement or motion or anything?" Zlatin and Anki talk about conflicts and contrast in the scenes, perception of yourself on the stage, blanks as a result of going outside of yourself. Zlatin does great stuff in Bulgaria.  Check it out: https://www.shizi.bg/soimprovfest Subscribe wherever you listen your podcasts. You should find it just by typing "improvshine".  For video version: facebook.com/improvshine

"The whole purpose of editing is to serve the scene that is taking place currently." Karla and Anki talk about self-depricating humor, montage as a form, feedback and so much more! <3  Check out amazing Karla:  https://www.facebook.com/queencitycomedycharlotte https://www.dingledrama.com/ Subscribe wherever you listen your podcasts. You should find it just by typing "improvshine".  For video version: facebook.com/improvshine

"The more I can help and teach others, the more I grow." Laurens and Anki talk about community building through Sunday Improv Family group, about growth through improv theatre, confidence, connections...  Learn more about Laurens and his wonderful work:  www.laurensvanderlinden.nl https://www.facebook.com/Laurensvanderlinden Sunday Improv Family Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/187438003090079 Chili Con Comedy https://www.facebook.com/ChiliConComedy Like the podcast? It is available everywhere - just subscribe!  And share it with your friends. It helps me alot!!!