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Playing Villains and Creeps
Season 1 Episode 49
Final Takeaway
To play villains or creeps:Play them as heroes of their own story.Justify everything.Find joy in the character.Ensure audience and part…9 hours ago
The Self Conscious Playfulness Spectrum
Season 1 Episode 48
Self consciousness means being in your head, ruled by fear. Playfulness means being in the moment and ruled by curiosity and fun.
2 weeks ago
Parody and Satire
Season 1 Episode 47
What's the difference between the two and why does it matter?
4 weeks ago
Elephant in the Room
Season 1 Episode 46
We're told not to address the elephant in the room but I say 'nay'!
1 month, 1 week ago
Vulnerability
Season 1 Episode 45
Why Vulnerability Works
Saying “yes” to uncomfortable or self‑deprecating offers is playful.It shows others that they can let their guard downAudience…2 months ago
Be Specific
Season 1 Episode 44
Being Specific in your offers, leads to three main benefits...
1 - audiences find it relatable
2 - roots you in the present moment
and
3 - suggests chara…
2 months, 1 week ago
Smile When You Say It
Season 1 Episode 43
The Power of the Smile
A smile transforms villainy into comedy“I cheated, and I can’t wait to do it again.”“I stole your car and wrecked it — wow, tha…2 months, 2 weeks ago
Reframing
Season 1 Episode 42
Flexibility, the ability to pivot, is a terrific skill to have on stage and off. Today, we look at reframing as a way to that.
3 months ago
Doubt
Season 1 Episode 41
If your audience - be that your scene partner(s), the people watching, or the chap at the dinner partner - is in doubt as to your intentions, the way…
3 months, 1 week ago
Why You Need Status
Season 1 Episode 40
Status is great in comedy and in real life. You likely use it all the time and don't even know it.
It's one of those things that once you see, you see…
3 months, 2 weeks ago