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Improv as a craft and an art form with emphasis on Zenprov, a mindful and skillful method for advancing Improv. Buddhism and Improv together like peanut butter and chocolate in a Reeses. It'...
Inspired by a post by Lauren Morris on diversity and a comment by Ann Crippen, pointing out the need to deal with diversity issues in Improv...
With the election of Donald Trump creating a wave of strong reactions around the world politics is currently a very important and relevant s...
Our first post heart transplant episode talks about our experiences in the hospital and beyond with the greatest lesson we both learned from...
In September we received a request from a listener to do a short Podcast on the subject of Buddai which everyone thinks is the Buddha. You'v...
On our 60th Episode we go to the fundamental ground of everything as we discuss the role of Love in our performance and our preparation as w...
Back from a ten day intensive Vipassana retreat Nancy and Marshall share their experiences and insights in this somewhat extended Episode. C...
In a few days Nancy and Marshall will be attending a ten day intensive silent meditation retreat known as Vipassana. Issues related to medit...
Understanding the Nature of the True Self as opposed to remaining stuck in your ego is the key to solving any number of issues in your perfo...
Some of the most important concepts in Buddhism are Impermanence and Dependent Co-Arising which will be discussed in this episode in the con...
The core of Zen Buddhist thought is the Four Noble Truths and the Noble eightfold path which get very specific about the characteristics you...
In this episode we discuss short term (right before the show) and long term (for rehearsals and in daily life) things you can do to prepare...
In a scene we want and audience to see only the character but the actor must be present as well if in a diminished backstage way. This balan...
In that past we have discussed short form improv and long form improv. Today we are discussing the longest form of improv there is, an Impro...
As Improvisers we are taught early on that we must say yes. In this episode we explore the full implications of this word and the attitude y...
Last Podcast we revealed our Unified Field Theory of Zenprov which cebters around using emotion as a doorway to the Source. Since then we ha...
After publishing E=MC2, Einstein spent the rest of his life in an unfulfilled search for a Unified Field Theory which could explain all tyhe...
Studies find that people are more creative when they are performing a task for others. Can this be because their ego is not engaged? We expl...
After a long layoff we are back and on this episode we discuss the idea of space as in creating your space in all its dimensions and how to...
A scene is composed of many moving parts including, characters, relationships, objectives and environment. We have discovered a tool that yo...
Yes, it's a corny, New Agey, bad play on words, but actually being Nowerful is amazing. In this Episode we explore the ramifications of bein...
It is said that a fish does not know water because it is surrounded by it and in taking it for granted does not notice it. In the same way,...
Failure and the fear it engenders can stop us from reaching our full potential and living a joyful life. In this episode we discuss how to e...
There are three doorways that lead to freedom from the blocks that keep you from being fully present. In this episode we discuss the importa...
What is the difference between knowing something and believing something? It seems like almost the same thing but the difference is all impo...
Why is Attention so powerful ? In this episode we discuss Attention, what it is and how to use it. As usual we cover attention in your stage...
Sparked by ideas presented in our Yesand.Com article. we take a deeper look at the role of Art and Craft in Improv. We define Art and Craft...
We are back after a long hiatus due to health issues with an episode about the difference between direct experiential living and the mode of...
With Marshall having had a small heart attack and facing a risky third bypass operation, we take this situation and opportunity to talk abou...
Playing it safe will keep you from making any big goof ups but it will also keep you from brilliance. Learning to hear and trust the Source...
For many of us our relationships and our lives are built around varying degrees of fending off attacks and setting up defences. What we fail...
Upon returning from our Cross Atlantic adventure we discuss the lessons of a month spent teaching and travelling. Special focus upon the ide...
What does being awake look like? What keeps us from waking up? How do we know if and when we are awake? This episode builds on, and is a con...
We live in a universe of symbols, some of which we are conscious of and some of which we are not. In this Episode we discuss symbols as tool...
The Zen approach to Teaching and Directing have in common, the goal of guiding actors to the Source of Genius. In this Episode, Marshall and...
The wheel as represented by the Yin Yang symbol is in constant dynamic motion. When we recognize this, we understand impermanence and learn...
Realtionships in Improv Troupes. Are they good, bad or something else? What are the ideal relationships to have within the Improv milleau? W...
A deeper exploration of the issue of trust and how it relates to your paradigm. How changing your perspective can free you to trust all the...
What is a moment and how powerful is it? In this episode we explore this topic and introduce methods for finding and living in the present m...
This episode examines Short Form improv. We discuss the oft overlooked positive side of Short Form, taking a look at the unique skill sets a...
A square is a rectangle but a rectangle is not necessarily a square. An improvisor is an actor but an actor is not neccesarily an improvisor...
Marshall's dear friend Michael Aronoff who is a Buddhist meditation teacher and yoga instructor talks with Marshall and Nancy about what is...
Music is often an integral part of Improv. Why is it important? What exactly is music? How do you do it well? What is the Zen approach to Mu...
Blocked or I Don't Care. In this Episode we cover the dreaded blocks that happen from time to time to every creative person, from a personal...
Where do you find the Juice that makes scenes compelling to watch and allows you to create scenes that unfold in an organic way? How can you...
On the weekend of April 26th/27th we conducted our first Zenprov weekend intensive at the Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis. The Brave New W...
There is a range of experience in life which either expands our boundaries or keeps us within our comfort zones. Moving beyond boundaries in...
There are ideal circumstances in which to perform. We rarely get to experience working in ideal situations and sometimes we find ourselves h...
If you want to be totally alive, which is to say be totally present, it means you have to be present with everything. In this Episode we exp...
A scene takes place somewhere and an actor must interact with this somewhere. Where does the somewhere come from and what is the purpose of...
In this Episode we add some more thoughts on making a living as an improviser including some practical suggestions. We then cover the topic...