ImprovLA

Have you ever left an improv show and forgot what it was about the next day? Or how about remembering an improv show you saw years ago? Well we will talk about the reasons for both. To celebrate the 20th episode of the Improv LA podcast, host Keith Saltojanes talks about something that is hardly ever stated (Using the art of improvisation for drama) and goes even further by talking about subjects you should never mention in social gatherings. Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop and even more: * Keith Saltojanes online * See Keith perform live every week!

Have you ever left an improv show and forgot what it was about the next day? Or how about remembering an improv show you saw years ago? Well we will talk about the reasons for both. To celebrate the 20th episode of the Improv LA podcast, host Keith Saltojanes talks about something that is hardly ever stated (Using the art of improvisation for drama) and goes even further by talking about subjects you should never mention in social gatherings. Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop and even more: * Keith Saltojanes online * See Keith perform live every week!

So you know how to edit scenes and do a show. Well what about doing a show with no edits at all? It's classed the Monoscene (sometimes The Slacker) and it's a long form that takes place in only one single location. In episode 19, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains the history of the form and how you can start performing The Monoscene immediately! Includes exercises, tips, and scenes to strengthen the skill! Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop * Watch a Monoscene! and even more: * Keith Saltojanes online

So you know how to edit scenes and do a show. Well what about doing a show with no edits at all? It's classed the Monoscene (sometimes The Slacker) and it's a long form that takes place in only one single location. In episode 19, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains the history of the form and how you can start performing The Monoscene immediately! Includes exercises, tips, and scenes to strengthen the skill! Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop * Watch a Monoscene! and even more: * Keith Saltojanes online

Ever hear of the Harold? If you know what long form improvisation is I bet you have. The Harold is the signature performance piece of long form and is one of the most entertaining forms to watch and create. In episode 18, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains not only the format of the Harold, but also the history of the form and where it got its name from. Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop * IRC Wiki page on The Harold and even more: * Keith Saltojanes online

Ever hear of the Harold? If you know what long form improvisation is I bet you have. The Harold is the signature performance piece of long form and is one of the most entertaining forms to watch and create. In episode 18, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains not only the format of the Harold, but also the history of the form and where it got its name from. Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop * IRC Wiki page on The Harold and even more: * Keith Saltojanes online

Ever hear of The Armando Diaz Experience, Theatrical Movement and Hootenanny? It's a long form show format for improvisation. In episode 16, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains not only how to successfully perform the "Armando" long form, but also the history of the show and 8 different ways to create scenes from one monologue during the piece! After listening to this podcast, you and your group will be able to start performing this long form immediately! Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop * IRC Wiki page on The Armando and even more: * See Keith perform live every week!

Ever hear of The Armando Diaz Experience, Theatrical Movement and Hootenanny? It's a long form show format for improvisation. In episode 16, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains not only how to successfully perform the "Armando" long form, but also the history of the show and 8 different ways to create scenes from one monologue during the piece! After listening to this podcast, you and your group will be able to start performing this long form immediately! Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop * IRC Wiki page on The Armando and even more: * See Keith perform live every week!

Ah yes, the Group Scene. Most of your improv training is focused on the two person scene. But how do you transition into getting more people into the scene without people being useless in the scene or it turning into a big 'ol mess? In episode 16, Keith Saltojanes explains how you can work on getting more performers into scenes while still keeping them enjoyable for both you and the audience. It might take some practice, but here are some great exercises to help you along the way. Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop * Keith Saltojanes online * Keith on the IRC wiki and even more: * See Keith perform live every week! * Keith's group English Speaking Moose

Ah yes, the Group Scene. Most of your improv training is focused on the two person scene. But how do you transition into getting more people into the scene without people being useless in the scene or it turning into a big 'ol mess? In episode 16, Keith Saltojanes explains how you can work on getting more performers into scenes while still keeping them enjoyable for both you and the audience. It might take some practice, but here are some great exercises to help you along the way. Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop * Keith Saltojanes online * Keith on the IRC wiki and even more: * See Keith perform live every week! * Keith's group English Speaking Moose

"If this is true, then what else is true" This statement is a customary way to explain hightening when it comes to scenic improvisation. But what does it mean and how does one actually do it? In episode 15, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains how you can master heightening to make, not only your improv funnier, but also how you can use it to be an all around funnier person or comedic performer. Heightening is a great key to comedy and you can learn how to do it with this episode. Includes exercises, tips, and scenes to strengthen the skill! Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop * Keith Saltojanes online * Keith on the IRC wiki and even more: * See Keith perform live every week! * Keith's group English Speaking Moose

"If this is true, then what else is true" This statement is a customary way to explain hightening when it comes to scenic improvisation. But what does it mean and how does one actually do it? In episode 15, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains how you can master heightening to make, not only your improv funnier, but also how you can use it to be an all around funnier person or comedic performer. Heightening is a great key to comedy and you can learn how to do it with this episode. Includes exercises, tips, and scenes to strengthen the skill! Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop * Keith Saltojanes online * Keith on the IRC wiki and even more: * See Keith perform live every week! * Keith's group English Speaking Moose

Humans are natural game players, and thus great improv scenes have games happening within them. But are you aware of this and playing these fun games that are happening all around your scenework? In episode 14, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains "the game" in long form improvisation in very simple and easily understandable terms, so you can start using it for the greatest success in your work. Includes exercises and tips! Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop * Keith Saltojanes online * Keith on the IRC wiki and even more: * See Keith perform live every week! * Keith's group English Speaking Moose

Humans are natural game players, and thus great improv scenes have games happening within them. But are you aware of this and playing these fun games that are happening all around your scenework? In episode 14, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, explains "the game" in long form improvisation in very simple and easily understandable terms, so you can start using it for the greatest success in your work. Includes exercises and tips! Keith Saltojanes is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop * Keith Saltojanes online * Keith on the IRC wiki and even more: * See Keith perform live every week! * Keith's group English Speaking Moose

Ever wonder how to create a long improvised show without running out of ideas? Or do you feel that when performing a longer show that it starts to become difficult to invent new ideas? There's an easy answer to that, and it's all about making connections. In episode 13, Keith Saltojanes, founder of the ImprovLA workshop, talks about how you can train yourself to be able to make incredible and genius connection in your scenework and how to link two, seemingly, unrelated into a delicious pastry that you can use to heighten your entire show. Keith Saltojanes also is the founder and head instructor of ImprovLA, a weekly workshop for performers of all skill levels. If you have any questions, comments, subject requests, or want info on Keith's workshop, email him at: ContactImprovLA@gmail.com More information at: * Official Site of the ImprovLA workshop * Keith Saltojanes online * See Keith perform live every week! * Keith's group English Speaking Moose