Hello improv friends!

Hi there improvisers! I actually did an article this week. Or, kinda. Alright, barely. More of an introduction to a Flatimprov podcast or whatever. Basically I thought I'd just speak out words instead of typing more of them, and I think this is something I can probably keep up.

SO -- here we are: Neurodivergent Improv intro episode.

I am very impressed by the transcript it generated too, which is what I wanted to test. Check the transcript out - I didn't have to make any edits and it dropped my "uhhs" from the script too. Neat.

And great if you don't want to hear my weird voice, or like to follow along with a highlight bouncing along. That's right, it highlights the words I'm saying as I speak! Like... in karaoke or whatever. Improvisers like that don't they? I dunno. I live in a basement.

Class & Practice Sessions

My last jam for 2023 is November 9th, but, HEY, I have a fun fun fun HOLIDAY CLASS coming up on December 18th!

You will get the setup in this class, which means you can just run with a scene, get creative, and get out of your head. Characters and big choices will be ENCOURAGED. The challenge? Every scene will have an elf that is placed on a shelf in it... somewhere. Don't know that story?

Don't like holidays? THAT'S OKAY! Really. Truly. No homework, and elves are just like... elves. That happen to be sitting and like... being weird and perhaps somewhat creepy... on a shelf, somewhere. "Whatever that means to you."

If you like fun, and you like improv, this class is for you. Help? Questions? More info? Reply to this email with a message!

Monday Dec 18 11am-1pm PT

Sign up: http://weeg.is/862

Practice Sessions?

If you're interested in affordable 2 hour practice session with drills and exercises, please let me know your availability and interest here. I hope to start something up after the holidays!

Upcoming Improv Jams

These are fun. Sign up for LAST scheduled improv jam of 2023 with Queen City on Nov 9th. Feel free to email me if you ever have issues with eventbrite links.

Remember to support the schools/orgs who host any free jams (etc) you attend by going to the odd class at the school or with the host. Supporting their work keeps the jams running and/or free!

• Friday Nov 3, 11am PT: WGIS Long Form Jam (someone is hosting). Zoom link. 
• Friday Nov 3, 5pm PT: WGIS Long Form Jam (someone is hosting). Zoom link. [with a post jam hang]
• Thursday Nov 9, 9am PT: Queen City Comedy Long Form Jam (Jen is hosting). Register for free.
• Friday Nov 10, 11am PT: WGIS Long Form Jam (someone is hosting). Zoom link. 
• Friday Nov 10, 5pm PT: WGIS Long Form Jam (someone is hosting). Zoom link. [with a post jam hang]

Got one to mention in the next newsletter? You can submit it now. Online. Using this form.

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I guess that's it! Thanks for taking a walk with me. Thanks for reading. Thanks for BEING YOU!

Support this newsletter by taking a class or something to keep online improv alive n kicking. Yay classes! Yay online improv! It's REAL LIFE!

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Things are getting weird around the farm.

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Thanks for taking improv online! I hope to see you in a class or jam soon! But seriously. Reply if you have any questions or just want to chat improv nerd stuff.

xoxo,

Jen.

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