Whole World Improv Theatre - The Podcast

That Whole Yuck-Yuckness

This week we welcome David Owen and Emily Reily Russell returns for a deep dive into Whole World Improv Theatre's class program. How did it start, where is it now, and what does the future hold?

One Thing That Makes Them Weird

It's part two of our conversation with Amanda Rountree. We learn about some go to educational tools and balancing a student's needs with the needs of the entire class. Plus, we learn about adapting to classes over Zoom and a little breakfast with William Shakespeare.

 

Find Amanda here, here, here, and here!

 

Website: amandarountree.com

IG:  @amanda_rountree

FB: @amandarountreeimprov

Twitter: @amandarountree1

The Biggest Lesson for Actors to Learn

This week Chip and John are joined by the amazing Amanda Rountree. Amanda talks about getting into Improv teaching, growth as a teacher, and how teachers are always learning. We also delve into improv vs. acting and how much they really have in common.

 

Find Amanda here, here, here, and here!

 

Website: amandarountree.com

IG:  @amanda_rountree

FB: @amandarountreeimprov

Twitter: @amandarountree1

Dare to Bore

It's part two of our interview with Hal Peller. We talk about poignant improv scenes, how to be more than just talking heads on stage, and the work of Applied Improvisation Practitioners. We also learn about one of John's best scenes, Chip reenacting a date that became a nightmare, and the secrets hidden inside a computer in the kitchen.

 

Learn more here: improvworkshop.com

 

And watch a video demonstration of some games here: Improv Games with Hal Peller

The Number One Rule

It's the season two premiere with improv great Hal Peller. This season Chip and John are diving into improv education and we're starting with one of the masters. Join us as Hal talks about the Spolin Way and shares three of his ten rules for improv with us.

 

Find out more about Hal Peller at his website: improvworkshop.com 

Season 1 Finale! (We have seasons?)

John has a lot of episode renumbering to do. While he's busy we go back to the pod's first recording session to bring back two conversations to close out season one. Chip and John's guests are current Whole World Improv Theatre actors Sharon Powell and Connelly Crowe.

 

And follow Connelly on IG: @connellycrowe

Out of the Womb, Looking for Life

This week, it's a fantastic conversation with our special guest Karen Ceesay. Chip and John get tips on auditions, what are the essential improv skills, and a powerful new project that may, or may not, be related to Scooby-Doo.

A later that’ll never come: RIP Katie Janness

We're in mourning this week as the theater has suffered the shocking loss of one of our own. Katie Janness was a manager, a musician, a friend, and wonderful person taken too soon. John talks about Katie and presents two of her original songs.

Here‘s the bag...you take it!

John and guest host Monish Tyagi continue their interview with Artistic Director Chip Powell and Managing Director Emily Reily Russell. We find out how they went from performers to directors, the person who taught them everything, and how they've developed the theater as it stands today. Also, an insight into the future of Whole World Improv Theatre and fried eggs. (You'll need a waiver to see them).

Mad power rushing to his head

What has John done?! He's unseated Chip as host and moved him into the interview chair! John and guest host Monish Tyagi get Chip to open up about his time as a founding member before becoming Artistic Director. Joining them is Whole World Improv Theatre's Managing Director Emily Reily Russell for a lively conversation about being torn between two types of acting, building a class program, and stalking your future husband.