The Improv Comedy Connection podcast is for improvisers, comedians and communicators who seek deeper connections with each other and their audiences.

Joined August 2019
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We’re back with @quokkarocks / Patti Stiles in our 1st episode of Season 5 to discuss her book – Improvise Freely. It’s a timely book, and an encouragement to all improvisers. More information on Patti and the book at improvcomedyconnection.com/2….
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Our latest episode is with @Tanin_dunais! Tanine grew up in Iran, but discovered improv in Dubai and is now in Europe. Listen for many wonderful insights into performing in ensemble with different backgrounds & intersectionalities. wp.me/paJcZS-Eg
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In this episode, @whitshiller talks with @patrickrowland3. Patrick is a writer (now on the @ambermruffin show on @PeacockTV), comedian, & actor from Chicago, now in LA. He’s a founding member of @3peatcomedy and more. More on Patrick at the episode page wp.me/paJcZS-Cv.
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Check out the latest episode of the Improv Comedy Connection! @whitshiller talks with @JaySukow about his favorite (by far) 10-minute online scene, long form and short form, online improv and more! More info at the episode webpage: wp.me/paJcZS-C0
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Listen in to @missyglilqt episode on the Improv Comedy Connection! Michelle Gilliam is a talented improviser from Milwaukee and founder of @ImprovMke. You'll appreciate her emphasis on being human for both to improv and community. More info at wp.me/paJcZS-AM.
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Episode 5 is out featuring @Felipetheater (Felipe Ortiz)! – a performer, director and teacher based in Bogota, Colombia. More info on Felipe is also at the episode webpage which you can access at wp.me/paJcZS-Aa.

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Season 4 started w the amazing @shaunlandry! We may be behind on twitter, but you don't want to miss this conversation w someone who can't help but leave an impact on improv. More details at the episode webpage at wp.me/paJcZS-xF, including on The Ledge Theater project.
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We finish season 3 with a fire side chat with Joe Bill - drawing from his wide ranging experience going back to iO, co-founding the @The_Annoyance in Chicago and teaching @TheSecondCity. See more at the episode webpage at wp.me/paJcZS-vp.
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New episode today w @ArethaSills - the granddaughter of Viola Spolin. We consider the approach of Viola Spolin against the backdrop of what improv has become and how Viola Spolin has been written out or ignored to our detriment. wp.me/paJcZS-uE
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Listen in to a great conversation with @JonCarrJr -- just a short time out from the big news that he has been hired as Executive Producer at Second City. Just prior, Jon was serving as AD at Dad's Garage in Atlanta. Learn more about Jon at wp.me/paJcZS-uy.
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New episode today with @FenaOrtalli! Feña began his career in 2001 in Buenos Aires, but now is in Madrid. He has been writing, editing, and providing the general direction of @Status_Revista, the international impro magazine. More info at: wp.me/paJcZS-u6
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New episode w @jpitss_28! Jonathan is an international improv theatre artist, creator, director, producer, and teacher from Chicago. We talk tech, the global improv community, technique, and about improv - all drawing on Jonathan's deep experience. wp.me/paJcZS-tH
New episode with Flavien Reppert (@improignon)! In this episode, @WhitShiller and Flav discuss experiences and philosophies of improv, including a focus on the role that language plays in improvising. More info on the episode web page at wp.me/paJcZS-sx
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Article: Attunement as a Tool for Character and Community New article posted re "Attunement" from a conversation w Shannon Dale Stott. This particular tool/approach seems to have extraordinary potential to benefit the improviser and improv communities. wp.me/paJcZS-r6

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New episode today! @WhitShiller spends time w @improtour (Omar Galvan). Omar is a sought after instructor throughout the world & it was a treat to discuss a different experience in improv world w someone as thoughtful and insightful as Omar. More info at: wp.me/paJcZS-rl
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New episode w Balasree Viswanathan. Bala is an improviser and co-artistic director of Improv Comedy Bangalore and The Adamant Eves, India's first, and currently only, all-women improv ensemble. More info at wp.me/paJcZS-r3
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New episode with @AnneLibera1 out today! This is wide ranging conversation with a literal professor of comedy will provide you with a perspective on what makes improv and comedy work, aspects of the industry, and so much more! More info at wp.me/paJcZS-qX.

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Check out the new episode with Shannon Dale Stott! Shannon and @WhitShiller discuss vulnerability, attunement and much more in this first post-COVID-19 interview session. Download it wherever you get your podcasts or head to at wp.me/paJcZS-qM for more info.

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We just released a conversation w @quokkarocks - Patti Stiles! Note that this conversation was recorded in Feb 2020 - before so much had happened! We know there are more important conversations and work to be done, but enjoy this episode when you can. wp.me/paJcZS-qD
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