Improv and Headshots
Well, here I am, writing a blog about improv. Finally, Mike is performing, you might be thinking... Nope. It's about seeing a show. At least it's a step in the right direction you might be thinking... Nope. I just spectated some improv that was merely mediocre.
If you are form the area, you might be aware of the show I saw this Monday night, but I won't be naming names because I don't think that will help me performing on stage... There are some things an improviser sees in a show that audiences see but can't articulate - hesitation, waffling, blocking, corpsing, and not committing to a scene. These are things a seasoned improviser can't help but see and they overshadow the fun of the show completely. There is nothing more heart wrenching than watching a show done by obviously talented people, an ensemble nonetheless, that just doesn't click because people are either lazy, or so comfortable in their mediocrity that their rust so becomes their infrastructure. Harsh.
That said I want to play, and I want to play now. It sure is strange knowing that you can just step in and play their game as well, if not better than them even though you aren't playing regularly. I have a great group of improvisers to than for that - you don't know what you have until it's gone right. I can't wait to make some art in a couple weeks.
Also, I'm taking orders for headshots as of right now. $100 gets you photos on a DVD and $100 gets you two finished images (touch-ups and layout) in both B&W & colour. Let me know soon, I'm filling up rapidly.
If you are form the area, you might be aware of the show I saw this Monday night, but I won't be naming names because I don't think that will help me performing on stage... There are some things an improviser sees in a show that audiences see but can't articulate - hesitation, waffling, blocking, corpsing, and not committing to a scene. These are things a seasoned improviser can't help but see and they overshadow the fun of the show completely. There is nothing more heart wrenching than watching a show done by obviously talented people, an ensemble nonetheless, that just doesn't click because people are either lazy, or so comfortable in their mediocrity that their rust so becomes their infrastructure. Harsh.
That said I want to play, and I want to play now. It sure is strange knowing that you can just step in and play their game as well, if not better than them even though you aren't playing regularly. I have a great group of improvisers to than for that - you don't know what you have until it's gone right. I can't wait to make some art in a couple weeks.
Also, I'm taking orders for headshots as of right now. $100 gets you photos on a DVD and $100 gets you two finished images (touch-ups and layout) in both B&W & colour. Let me know soon, I'm filling up rapidly.
posted by Mike Fly at 12:17 AM
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