People often say to me "Hey Lliam - how about singing this next scene?"
This is the equivalent of saying "Hey Lliam - How about repeatedly hitting yourself in the head with a blunt object?"
I love it when musical improv works - just not with me in it... as evidenced by this little gem that turned up on YouTube...
This was surreptitiously filmed last year and posted this year (without my permission - naughty Impro Mafia) in anticipation of the up coming festival - while I think it serves no other purpose other than to undermine the history of promotion - It was nice to dredge up memories of that time.
Impro Melbourne has been invited to the Off The Cuff improv festival later this month. We'll be performing one of our Late Nite Impro formats "You've Got The Part" and Derek Flores, Patti Stiles, Rama Nicholas and I will be resurrecting "Mr Fish" one more time... very exciting indeed.
If you're in Brisbane town drop in (just, not if I'm singing...)
Monday, July 07, 2008
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Gags and japes
Found these in a filthy little Joke shop in the Tirez Votre Jambe district.
The back of the packaging reads "Emotive Gags & Japes Co, Taiwan"
The back of the packaging reads "Emotive Gags & Japes Co, Taiwan"
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Hot Steamy Disney
Reminds me of that Steve Martin quote:
"You know when a women gets that look in her eyes like she wants to have sex?......Neither do I...."
Read all about it here...
"You know when a women gets that look in her eyes like she wants to have sex?......Neither do I...."
Read all about it here...
The Impro Cave has begun
Last Sunday I launched Pia Zadora on the crowds at the The Impro cave. In the Cast were myself, Xavier Michaledes, Rik Brown, Anna Renzenbrink, Jason Geary, Tim Redmond, Kevin Yank, Karl McConnell and Gordon Dorin on music. It was a load of fun.
Here's a review of the night:
THEATRE REVIEW: The Impro Cave, Don’t Tell Tom Bar & Café (Melbourne)
by Ronald McCoy
Arts Hub
Monday, June 23, 2008
The 2008 Impro Cave builds on the strong following built up by Impro Melbourne, one of Melbourne’s best known improvisation theatre companies through events such as Theatersports.
This season’s opening night started with a competitive playoff between improvisers, each choosing a theme that was then used to direct fellow actors through a variety of scenarios, the success of which were then voted upon by the audience.
A very “nothing ventured, nothing gained” approach rules the evening, with no scripts and free-fall acting being the norm. While never boring, there were occasional moments in the first half that didn’t quite work. However, this contrasted with the regular flashes of genius from the troupe that caught even the hardest-to-please audience members off-guard.
This was especially so in the second half of the evening, named after the legendarily and justifiably ridiculed Pia Zadora (looked it up on Wikipedia if this doesn’t mean anything to you), with a total story improvisation that started with three audience suggestions.
Watching the consistently high level of creativity in this story was a delight, with some brilliant lines that soared above the often stock-in-trade improvisation bag of tricks rolled out for such events.
The near-full house was well catered for in this very comfortable venue. Food, drink and a night of unpretentious but witty entertainment makes this charming evening out well worth a look.
Here's a review of the night:
THEATRE REVIEW: The Impro Cave, Don’t Tell Tom Bar & Café (Melbourne)
by Ronald McCoy
Arts Hub
Monday, June 23, 2008
The 2008 Impro Cave builds on the strong following built up by Impro Melbourne, one of Melbourne’s best known improvisation theatre companies through events such as Theatersports.
This season’s opening night started with a competitive playoff between improvisers, each choosing a theme that was then used to direct fellow actors through a variety of scenarios, the success of which were then voted upon by the audience.
A very “nothing ventured, nothing gained” approach rules the evening, with no scripts and free-fall acting being the norm. While never boring, there were occasional moments in the first half that didn’t quite work. However, this contrasted with the regular flashes of genius from the troupe that caught even the hardest-to-please audience members off-guard.
This was especially so in the second half of the evening, named after the legendarily and justifiably ridiculed Pia Zadora (looked it up on Wikipedia if this doesn’t mean anything to you), with a total story improvisation that started with three audience suggestions.
Watching the consistently high level of creativity in this story was a delight, with some brilliant lines that soared above the often stock-in-trade improvisation bag of tricks rolled out for such events.
The near-full house was well catered for in this very comfortable venue. Food, drink and a night of unpretentious but witty entertainment makes this charming evening out well worth a look.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Improv show at Uni
Hi all - a quick update and some flyer work:
Here's the show I'll be presenting out at Deakin on Wednesday 28th - I've been teaching a bunch of talented students the in's and out's of this improv malarkey and it's time to put it to the test. If you're in the general vicinity then feel free to drop in. It's free.
p.s. had a great birthday with loads of friends and lots of good times - thank you all.
Here's the show I'll be presenting out at Deakin on Wednesday 28th - I've been teaching a bunch of talented students the in's and out's of this improv malarkey and it's time to put it to the test. If you're in the general vicinity then feel free to drop in. It's free.
p.s. had a great birthday with loads of friends and lots of good times - thank you all.
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