Improvisation Experience

 

San Diego TheatreSportsÔ        -                                                         June 1993 - present

Founding member in June 1993. One of the five remaining originals. Performing anywhere from one to eight times every month for past six years. Producing Director; active in determining the troupe’s artistic direction. Planning of rehearsal lessons, giving notes after shows, mentoring any new players.  Regular shows plus private entertainment for corporations, social groups, and military sectors. 

The IMPROVfessionals                                                                          June 2000 – present

Corporate keynotes using improvisation to prove business points.  Previous clients include Kodak, Pfizer, HNC-Software, the City of San Diego, and Sempra Energy.

KIDding Around                                                                                       June 2001 – present

Assembly programs for elementary schools using theatre and improv to teach kids about the arts and non-violent communication..

Joey and Maria’s Italian Comedy Wedding                                      July 1996 – March 1998

Nine page script is transformed into two-hour improvisation show including the audience into an absurd wedding where we are the bridal party.

TheatreSports World Mug Competition                                             August 1994

Co-represented San Diego in an international competition.

Mighty Grunion Players                                                                        June 1991 - May 1993

Invited by existing troupe members to join in self-directed rehearsals and weekly performances. Developed new games. Wrote scripts for sketches and song parodies.

The San Diego Improv-ables                                                              Sept 1989 - June 1991

Occasional improvisation performances under the guidance of creative play teacher, Jacquie Lowell.