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Milly Can Rap rides again

PHOTO: Olli HeinanenAs you may or may not know I've got a relatively new pan-European improv project that I'm really excited about.Part improv duo, part freestyle goofabout, this supergroup is me and Trent Pancy (and

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:39+00:00January 22 2015|

Return to the Edinburgh Fringe

For two shows only, I'll be at the 2014 Edinburgh FringeI'm pleased to announce, more or less more officially (I'm pretty sure a blogpost qualifies as an official channel), that I'll be back in Edinburgh

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:39+00:00July 25 2014|

An incomplete guide to Ryan Millers and Millars

That's not a typo. The Canucks new goalie spells his last name with an 'e'. A lot of people have been asking me if I'm excited about heading back to Vancouver to play for the Canucks.

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:39+00:00July 3 2014|

More than a few improv happenings

This is the view from the place where I'll be "working" in July. Impro Hotel! 2014 is looking good. I mean that in a general way, and specifically in an improv-centric way. I'm already looking at

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:40+00:00January 27 2014|

It’s a DOUBLE FEATURE®

Peter More and Ryan Millar with back-to-back solo improv shows.Two movies for the price of one!I think we can all agree that it's been a pretty January-like January so far. And now that it's drawing

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:40+00:00January 16 2014|

The Lowlands Improv Retreat #1 Revisited

Last weekend's improv retreat was pretty greatFor the past few weeks I've been organising and preparing for an improv retreat in the Belgian countryside. This stressed me out a little bit, because organising means being

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:42+00:00September 20 2013|

Introducing improv duo The Republic

Since moving to Amsterdam a few months ago, I've been working on quite a few projects. Apparently freelancing work doesn't come to you, rather you go it. Or, if you find yourself with lots of

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:43+00:00March 30 2013|

A business – me? Yes.

Yesterday afternoon I made it official. I'm now a business.After all this time in Amsterdam being a reluctant administrative hero, and setting some grand designs on freelancing, I felt ready.So I made a pilgrimage to

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:43+00:00March 29 2013|

Improv Easy Listening

I'm off to Bristol tomorrow morning to teach my Taking it Easy workshop as part of the Bristol Improv Fest. I'm really looking forward to getting to be a part of that festival, and getting to

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:44+00:00March 8 2013|

Freelancing grand designs

The freelance writer is a man who is paid per piece or per word or perhaps. ~ Robert BenchleyMoving to Amsterdam has involved a whole lot of lifestyle change - and not just because I now

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:44+00:00February 22 2013|

“I LOVED the fucking GREAT and positive energies in the workshop. They so got me going. Perhaps the highest moment during this festival was laughing in the workshop (to the dances… :)).”

Ben, Tel Aviv

“Absolutely brilliant! Exceptional work!”

Anonymous, Impro Hotel

“I thoroughly enjoyed the workshop. I learned how beautiful authenticity is, with such little moments as sharing your breakfast. Being in the moment is so amazing to see and to feel.”

Laura, Amsterdam

“Thank you so much for passing your writing knowledge onto me. I learned a lot and had a lot of fun too.”

Larissa, Amsterdam, Your Content Goes Here

“Because of you my fear of speaking or presenting in front of an audience has lessened a great deal.”

Samora, Amsterdam

“I really admire your energy, creativity and knowledge and I’ve learned a lot from your training sessions.”

Natasha, Amsterdam,

“Your Taking It Easy session helped me relax more into the truth of a scene and let it grow more organically instead of pushing too hard to make it funny or dramatic. I loved that you were really clear about what you wanted us to get and how the exercises played into the scene work we did later. I really got a lot from one short session.”

Andrew, Brighton

“Ryan seemed to know just what to do to get the best from everyone. I would jump at the opportunity to do another workshop led by him.”

Calum, Brighton

“Thank you for your positive spirit, energy and creativity. Your public speaking sessions really helped me feel more comfortable standing in front of a group of people.”

Serena, Amsterdam

“I’ve benefitted immensely from this journey which I would recommend to anyone looking to learn more about themselves in a fun, immersive way.”

Simon, Amsterdam

“Very inspiring and useful workshop. Picked me up from where I’m at and helped me develop strategies to improve developing scenes and my performance skills.”

Anonymous, Switzerland

“The skills I learned from those two weekends, which were two of the most enjoyable weekends I’ve ever had, have been an invaluable tool I use to this day in my daily life, both at work and in personal interactions.”

Andy, Brussels

“I’ve learned so much from you and thank you for giving me that nudge to get out of my comfort zone.”

Imaan, Amsterdam

“I especially enjoyed the clarity in all of what you were doing – I always understood what it was that you were teaching. I never felt lost. That was really awesome.”

Martin, Tampere

“Ryan is an incredible teacher. He took a straggling group of beginners and turned us into a viable company of improvisational actors who regularly perform together – in front of actual, paying, repeat customers.”

Carrie, Brussels

“Ryan is the most enthusiastic, positive workshop leader I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I’ve been to several of his workshops and after each session I came away with a sense of achievement and feeling that I had learnt something new.”

Chris, London

“Ryan really made the most out of the workshop. No time-wasting. He gets to the point quickly, in a clear and effective way.”

Pedro, Lisbon

“Plenty of energy, enthusiasm, good clear guidance on how to make the scene ‘deliver results’ without killing the improviser… Ryan’s enthusiasm for improv is infectious.”

James, Brighton

“Working with you was an absolute blast! I’ll take your writing advice with me wherever I go.”

Marton, Budapest

“Ryan is a great teacher, very serious (and very funny!) gives great coaching during scenes! I had a great time studying with him!!”

Alon, Tel Aviv

“Ryan’s coaching sessions really improved my public speaking skills and made my presentations much more interesting for my audience.”

Furio S., Berlin

“Ryan’s improv workshop is incredibly fun but also ruthlessly effective. Participants are taught to drop their inhibitions, let their imagination flow and and embrace the positive attitude at the heart of improv. They are also treated to Ryan’s personal blend of enthusiasm, wit and generosity.”

Jeremy, Brussels

“I loved loved loved your workshop. I liked the way it was structured and meaningful. Time flew unnoticed. I liked the shortness of the exercises, the surprise and fun, and the fact that you gave me so much to explore. I now can be in an empty prison cell or in a desert island and never feel alone or bored anymore. Now I can expand my world.”

Elsa, Lisbon