Improv is Fierce.

Less than a year ago I never thought I could truly appreciate let alone L word Improv. If you would have told me I would be finishing up my 3rd improv class, and performing for my first time in the upcoming W.I.M.P.(Winnipeg Improv Mega Party)(Details Below) I would have laughed and said FAT CHANCE.

It's not that I didn't like Improv it's just that it scared me. I guess I always wished I could be the type of person who could do it - but just doubted myself.
Even after studying and working my ass off in classes - I usually still feel like I'm not quite at the level of my very talented fellow players.

But once in awhile, after one scene, or one character, or just one line that comes from me...I feel like I can do it, that I am doing it. I feel like an improviser, an artist, and a performer. It's rare, but when it happens - it's awesome.

As I start to understand the process and work of ones brain in such an amazing art form, i find myself exhausted after just WATCHING a show. I just think "your brains must fucking feel like pudding".

I read that there was once an experiment in which a group of people took an I.Q. test, then did an hour of improv before taking the same level of I.Q. test, and the second test scores were significantly higher than the first. I'm fascinated.

The thought of studying at Second City or UCB give me such a comedy hard on. I know it's a bit far fetched, but I believe anything is possible. Again ask me a year ago if I would become a huge improv nerd and I would have thought you were crazier than all 27 of Britney's personalities.

Honestly I couldn't have done any of this, without the support of some very awesome people and amazing teachers. I feel very lucky.

The future's so bright. I gotta wear shades.

W.I.M.P Details
For one night (Saturday, May 31), an orgy of Winnipeg Improv will be happening. The night will feature a ton of different styles of improv as well as a number of troupes and teams that will be displaying their own improv stylee for all to see.

Everything begins at 8PM. Tickets are $10 and they get you into ALL of the shows. The WIMP is being held at the Urban Shaman Gallery (290 McDermot, Unit 203).

*We have some surprises, prizes, gifts, and much more in store.
Visit www.moosegutslive.com and click on The WIMP to find out more detailed information.
Or contact ryan@moosegutslive.com



Thanks

CDL