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Vectors Part 2: Fields

How to see character wants in vectors and fields.

3 min readApr 28, 2024

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Vectors

Ah, improvisers. We all have unique ways to make sense of our make ’em ups. I am a physicist. I make sense of improv through vectors. This…

3 min readApr 25, 2024

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When the Student teaches the Master

There’s always a veteran teacher who is more experienced than us. Often, this makes us nervous.

4 min readApr 9, 2024

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As easy (and complex) as 1–2–3

2 min readOct 20, 2023

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As easy (and complex) as 1–2–3

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Name → Status

A name can set status, but not in the way you think in Eastern improv.

3 min readJun 29, 2023

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Name → Status

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Recovering from the tilt

Everyone gets into a losing streak. Do boring things to snap out of it.

4 min readJun 13, 2023

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Recovering from the tilt

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Playing at Your Optimal Speed

Rhythm is used a lot in sports, but not enough in improv.

4 min readJun 6, 2023

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Playing at Your Optimal Speed

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Breaking Eye Contact and Playing Status

Eye contact is important. Breaking eye contact is even more important — but it’s a cultural thing.

7 min readNov 22, 2022

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Breaking Eye Contact and Playing Status

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Teacher notes: on Food, Tourism, and Discovery

Leave room for students to make their own discovery

4 min readNov 15, 2022

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Teacher notes: on Food, Tourism, and Discovery

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Lessons from directing Cloud Atlas

Of all the things I created, I have a special place for CLOUD ATLAS. I like having a bit of cultural touch to my improv scene. Most of…

4 min readOct 13, 2022

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Lessons from directing Cloud Atlas

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On Cloud Nine

An Impro Neuf blog. Evolving thoughts on improv from Aree Witoelar, teacher/founder of Impro Neuf International in Oslo, Norway.

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