Improv in the Amsterdam Free Fringe

Last scene of the night. Photo by Lieor van Os

We kicked off the Amsterdam Free Fringe last night with an improv show at Mezrab. It was an informal assemblage of accomplished performers from different pockets of the Amsterdam improv and comedy scenes.

And we delivered two halves of improv comedy merriment to a nice-sized audience of Free Fringers, Mezrabians, and assorted others. It bodes well for the Free Fringe, for improv at Mezrab, and for creative cross-pollination.

But mostly it was just lots of fun.

And it’s not the only improv show in the Free Fringe. Nope.

On Saturday night at the Vondelbunker there is The Hellfire Club. I’m on the bill, and I will present the first ever version of The Pitch. The goal: to create, in front of and with an audience, the complete story for a brand-new feature film. From title to logline and right on through to a thrilling climax – with hopefully all the other good cinema stuff along the way.

Show starts at 8.30, come down and help me make a movie.

Aaaaand ACTION!

By Liesbeth Smit|2017-09-14T08:43:43+00:00September 6 2013|

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Calum, Brighton

“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

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

Natasha, Amsterdam,

“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 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

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Ben, Tel Aviv

“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

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Alon, Tel Aviv

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Simon, Amsterdam

“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

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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

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Larissa, Amsterdam,

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Samora, Amsterdam

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Chris, London

“As a coach Ryan’s ability to zone in and identify the main agenda for each sessions was amazing. His coaching helped me reflect, make decisions and make positive changes in my business.”

Tracy, Dublin

“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

“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

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

Imaan, Amsterdam

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Derek, Amsterdam,

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Shauna, Tunbridge Wells

“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

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

Marton, Budapest

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