Mike Ficherthe entertainer

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Mike Ficher the entertainer
Welcome toThe Improv Workshop
Thanks for attending!
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Thanks!
Mobile BeatMike, Ryan,Dan, Mr. Lucky
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Esteemed company
Presenters Andy, Jim, Rob, Mike, Stu, Shawn,
Paul, David, Jorge, Michael, Jay, Mark, Jared,
Russ, Jeffrey, Rob, Tom, Scott, Sid, Johnathan,
Cubbie
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What is improvisation?
Improvisation is the art of embodying characters,
nurturing relationships,and crafting worlds on
the spot with a team of players.
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Improv point
Life is improvisation
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Improv Workshop Goals

• Why knowledge of improvisation can help a mobile
  entertainer
• Learn key basics
• Play a few games
• Have fun!

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Improv Workshop Benefits

• Courage
• Accept challenges
• Ideas
• Confidence

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Mikes background

• Owner/operator Dance Express (since 1986)
• Voice actor
• Improv player Triage
• Dance instructor/choreographer
• Actor stage, old time radio, movie
• Radio Play by play, Ultimate Oldies Show

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Improv basics for entertainers
Mike Ficher

• Make an offer
• Just say Yes and
• Be in and embrace the moment
• Add new information
• Listen!
• Tell a story

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Make an offer
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Agree Yesand
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Be in and embrace the moment
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Add new information
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Listen!
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Tell a Story
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Exercises Games
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Accent Echo
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Worlds Smartest Person
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Gripe Concerto
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Questions
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Mikes web sites
www.bendimprov.comwww.danceexpress.com www.mikefi
cher.com Yes, Im on Facebook
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Additional info
www.yesand.com www.improvencylopedia.org
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Improv basics for entertainers
Mike Ficher

• Make an offer
• Just say Yes and
• Be and use the moment
• Add new information
• Listen!
• Tell a story

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Mike Ficher
The Improv Workshop
Thank you!