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 shows, gigs, workshops and more already booking into July. I just wanted to run down some bullet points on some of the highlights, of what has already happened, and what else there is coming up.

I’m looking after some improv shows and workshops at Mezrab. We’ve had two great shows already and will be doing this regularly throughout the year. The audiences have been big too, and I’m hoping these nights will continue to grow. Next show is 16 February, and I’ll be teaching drop-in 4 February.
This week is Impro Amsterdam, and I’ll be doing my cinematic solo show Tuesday night, giving a panel talk on solo improv on Friday night, and teaching Taking it Easy on Saturday.
February 10-14 I’ll be in Finland, for workshops and shows. Yeah, Finland! Public workshops in Helsinki and Tampere, and performing Milly Can Rap with Trent Pancy.
I’m booking The Pitch for some shows during the year. Already it will be in the Amsterdam Remifestival of Solo Improvisation, and in Delft in April. More shows to be announced soon.

Now already that amount of shows and workshops would be enough for me to be happy, but there are two other huge events coming up, about which I’m really excited.

The Slapdash International Festival of Improvisation is in London in June. We’ve got some really exciting headliners booked, and the festival should really bring a lot of great improvisers out to London. I’m really excited for this.
Impro Hotel: I can hardly believe this is real!! I’m off to Greece in July for a week to teach workshops and hang out with a bunch of amazing folks. Places are already filling up, so if spending a week in Greece swimming, eating good food, partying and improvising sounds like your thing, get in on the action.

Alright, that’s all for now. Just wanted to share.

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

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Alon, Tel Aviv

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Tracy, Dublin

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Chris, London

“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

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Calum, Brighton

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James, Brighton

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Derek, Amsterdam,

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Serena, Amsterdam

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Pedro, Lisbon

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Anonymous, Switzerland

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Furio S., Berlin

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Marton, Budapest

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Laura, Amsterdam

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Natasha, 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

“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’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

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

Samora, Amsterdam

“Absolutely brilliant! Exceptional work!”

Anonymous, Impro Hotel

“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

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