art_of_impro

2008-06-11T11:37:26+10:00

Impro related weblinks Paul Sills 1927 - 2008 www.nytimes.com/2008/06/04/theater/04sills.html?_r=1&ref=arts&oref=slogin Some More interesting Impro Links

artistic_director

2011-10-06T18:18:09+10:00

The current Artistic Director of Impro Melbourne is Karl McConnell. Areas of Responsibility The AD must be involved... * to initiate any activity that will affect the artistic direction of the company. * to initiate any activity that may impact on the artistic standing of the company. * to commit to a significant departure from plans previously approved by the AD.

beastie_boys

2008-09-26T16:14:20+10:00

Good energy and group bonding. Form circle and start a basic beat. In the style of “The Beastie Boys”, one person will begin a rap/chant. Encourage a simple rhyme. eg: “I went to the bakery and bought some BREAD” The group chimes in chorus on the last word. The next person raps, continuing the rhyme with the group always adding the 'Beastie' chorus. It's good to be alive and not be DEAD Can't get that woman outa my HEAD Life is for livin', or so its SAID etc..

committee

2012-01-07T11:00:15+10:00

Under the Rules of Association, Impro Melbourne must have a Committee of Management, elected by the company’s membership each year at the Annual General Meeting. The Committee must consist of at least three, and at most seven individuals. Each of the following offices within the Committee must be occupied by one of these individuals:

company_structure

2011-07-15T17:13:46+10:00

Performance Company Structure The performing company is comprised of two levels: * Rookies * Ensemble Entry into these levels of the company is solely at the discretion of the Artistic Director. Company Management Structure Impro Melbourne's management is structured like this, from most to least authority:

corporate_coordinator

2010-09-06T09:37:51+10:00

The current Corporate Coordinator is Mark Gambino. Area of Responsibility The Corporate Coordinator is responsible not only for products developed by Impro Melbourne for the corporate market, but also all paid work undertaken by Impro Melbourne as a result of exceptional requests from outside the company.

current_ensemble

2008-11-16T12:28:07+10:00

This page has been merged with pre-existing page: Ensemble

emilie_collyer

2009-12-26T14:28:43+10:00

Emilie has previously served on the Committee, and also previously worked as copywriter within the Publicity team. Public Bio The following is Emilie’s teacher bio. A player bio is needed. Emilie Collyer is an experienced impro teacher. She also teaches drama and creative writing, in a freelance capacity and as a teaching artist with the Victorian Arts Centre. Emilie particularly loves encouraging students’ individuality and natural spontaneity in performing and creative expression.

ensemble

2009-12-26T13:22:43+10:00

* Ensemble Rights and Responsibilities Current Ensemble Players * Anna Renzenbrink * Emilie Collyer * Gordon Dorin * Jamie Robertson * Jason Geary * Jenny Lovell * Karl McConnell * Kevin Yank * Lliam Amor * Mark Gambino * Michelle Nussey * Mike Bryant * Patti Stiles * Rama Nicholas * Rik Brown * Sarah Kinsella * Sean Fabri * Simon Dowling * Stephanie Payne * Tim Redmond * Victoria Healy * Xavier Michelides

ensemble_rights_and_responsibilities

2009-07-17T23:37:30+10:00

As an Ensemble member I can expect Impro Melbourne to… * Honour and respect my commitment to the company * Have strong professional management and administration * Provide strong leadership through its Committee, Artistic Director and General Manager * Operate with transparency in all Committee, AD, GM and Management operations such as decisions in structure, casting, finances, and company direction * Communicate clearly with me about what is expected of me outside of performance, …

financial_members

2012-02-04T19:04:18+10:00

Financial members have the final say in the direction of the company. They vote on the candidates for the Committee of Management each year, and they are eligible to stand for election themselves. Additional rights of financial members are outlined in the Rules of Association.

firecracker

2008-02-01T14:45:20+10:00

Pass the clap only you start with one and gradually increase it to four claps being passed. Players should be beginning their claps before the passer has finished in the higher numbers. Claps can be reversed. Note : Make the passing wholehearted. Full body turn, eye contact etc...

general_manager

2009-04-27T11:28:44+10:00

The current General Manager of Impro Melbourne is Paul Marturano, who took office in May 2009. Areas of Responsibility The GM must be involved at the initial stages of discussion for: * Any activity that may result in administrative workload for the GM. * Any activity that may result in significant expenditure (not previously approved by the GM) for the company. * Committing to a significant departure from plans previously approved by the GM.

gordon_dorin

2008-09-16T11:28:07+10:00

Gordon performs as a musician within the Impro Melbourne Ensemble. Public Bio bio needed

harassment_policy

2008-02-03T19:35:00+10:00

(This is a proposed policy only.) This policy is based in large part upon the Harassment Policy of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School. Impro Melbourne values the diversity of its membership and respects the differences between members, recognising that each person has individual talents and skills to bring to the company. We believe that all members are entitled to train and perform in an environment in which they can enjoy their work and their relationships with their fellow mem…

high_five_pass

2008-09-20T00:04:10+10:00

Same as pass the clap, except players pass a double handed high five around the circle, whilst squealing “High Five” Players can reverse it and pass across the circle, in which case the sender moves across the circle, but both players announce, “hiiiigh” as player approaches.

history

2011-04-20T12:02:02+10:00

This document provides a brief history of Impro Melbourne. Theatresports™ History in Sydney Theatresports™ in Austalia first took off in 1985 at Belvoir Street Theatre in Sydney, followed very quickly by Melbourne. Belvoir Street had recently arisen from the ashes of the Nimrod Theatre. The theatre building was preserved by thousands of arts people coming together to take out ‘shares’.

i_m_a_tree_with_variation

2010-06-29T03:48:44+10:00

First player enters the circle and becomes a tree, announcing, “I'm a Tree” A second player adds to it, “I'm a squirrel” and a third. The first player then removes one of the people leaving one player, (The squirrel perhaps) to begin a new trinity. “I'm a squirrel” is then added and so on.

impro_census

2012-05-08T21:04:36+10:00

About Here's a place to list a few of your favourite things. Films, books, characters, stories, plays, pieces of music....whatever lights you up. And also, importantly, a bit about the 'why'. Are there particular themes maybe? Something lined up with that moment in your life? You just like giant robots....

impro_film_project

2009-06-24T21:59:35+10:00

Directors Mike,Patti,Katherine, Tim , Cam Behind the camera Patti,Katherine, Tim Actors Mike, Patti, Katherine, Tim , cam

impro_melbourne

2009-05-24T14:14:32+10:00

Impro Melbourne is the premier improvisational theatre company in Melbourne. But you already knew that, right? Impro Melbourne is an Incorporated Association under the Associations Incorporation Act, 1981, and is formally referred to as IMPRO MELBOURNE INC.

jamie_robertson

2008-09-17T15:40:41+10:00

Public Bio Jamie has been working professionally as an Actor, comedian, emcee, writer and Improviser since Graduating from B.A.P.A (Ballarat Academy of performing Arts) in 1997. Before Joining Impro Melbourne in 2002 he was a company member of Cape Town Theatre Sports for two years while living and working as an actor and comedian in South Africa. During that time, he toured extensively and performed regularly on stage and TV.

jason_geary

2008-10-01T14:41:50+10:00

Jason has previously served as Schools Coordinator. Public Bio Jason Geary has been involved with Australia’s premiere Improvisation Company, Impro Melbourne, as performer, director and co-creator in many of the company’s productions for ten years, including sell out comedy festival shows, Late Night Impro and Celebrity Theatresports™. Jason is a well-known for character comedy. Recently he's seen on Channel Ten’s Thank God You’re Here, he was part of the ensemble writing/performing…

jenny_lovell

2008-09-16T11:37:42+10:00

Jenny currently serves as Corporate Coordinator for Impro Melbourne. Jenny has previously served as General Manager. Public Bio Jenny’s training includes 2 years with the Drama Studio Sydney, Voice workshops with master teachers Rowena Baylos (L.A) and Andrew Wade (RSC), Improvisation workshops with Keith Johnstone and as an International Fellow at the Globe Theatre, London. She has been performing on stage, screen and TV for over 20 years. TV includes PRISONER, THE MONEY OR THE GUN, BLUE H…

karl_mcconnell

2009-12-26T14:33:49+10:00

Karl is currently the Artistic Director of Impro Melbourne. Public Bio Rik Brown was living interstate when Lliam Amor and Jason Geary needed a person to play in their team when Theatresports™ began again in 1998, after being rested in the late 80's. Karl filled in, was terrible and was instantly hooked. The rest is history.

kevin_yank

2009-12-26T14:30:09+10:00

Kevin currently serves as President of the Committee. Public Bio Kevin Yank is a relatively fresh face on the Melbourne impro scene. In an ironic twist of fate, he made the big move to Australia before he discovered his love of improvised theatre and Theatresports™, the spiritual home of which he left back in his native Canada. Consequently, his heritage gets him more impro cred than he may actually deserve!

lliam_amor

2008-09-21T09:37:55+10:00

Lliam currently serves as designer within the Publicity Team. Public Bio Lliam is an actor, improviser, teacher, designer and illustrator. Television and theatre appearances include Comedy Slapdown, The Hollowmen, Underbelly, Thank God You're Here, An Evening With Julia Zemiro and Lliam Amor, The Micallef Program, Neighbours, MDA, Blue Heelers and various TV commercials that involve grumpy dads with sideburns.

management

2007-09-14T14:55:07+10:00

You may be interested in: * Company Structure * Company Management (restricted area)

management_team

2010-07-19T10:55:54+10:00

* Paul Marturano (General Manager) * Karl McConnell (Company Administrator) * Sean Fabri (Workshops Coordinator) * Rik Brown (Schools Coordinator) * Mark Gambino (Corporate Coordinator) * Victoria Healy (Publicist) Note: the publicity team incorporates:

mark_gambino

2008-10-14T21:39:14+10:00

Mark has previously served as Secretary of the Committee. Public Bio The following is Mark’s instructor bio. A player bio is needed. Born on the cusp of Libra and Scorpio, Mark blundered upon acting and directing in his youth, and has never looked back. After studying acting formally for two years at the University of Ballarat, the big smoke called and he moved to Melbourne to pursue training with various industry professionals – David Myles and Graham Clarke numbering among them.

marketing_coordinator

2009-09-22T15:47:24+10:00

This position description currently describes the combined roles of Marketing Coordinator and Publicist. The Committee has stated plans to divide these two positions, and update this description accordingly. The current Marketing Coordinator of Impro Melbourne is Victoria Healy.

mementos

2007-09-20T17:46:56+10:00

Nice Notes * [[[Glenn Hall]]] Funny Bits * [[[Ode to Impro Melbourne]]] (by Jenny & Patti x-mas 06)

michelle_nussey

2010-01-28T17:05:31+10:00

As both an actor and improviser, Michelle’s endless enthusiasm for performance saw her become a regular face in her native Perth’s entertainment industry. A senior player in Perth’s only improvised comedy group, The Big Hoo Haa, she was also constantly seen in short films, TVCs and on stage in shows such as A Christmas Carol, Ira Levin’s Deathtrap, Edward II and the national tour of His Majesty’s New Clothes. Craving more of a challenge, Michelle recently moved to Melbourne and hit the…

mike_bryant

2008-09-18T20:54:45+10:00

Mike currently serves on the Committee. Public Bio Mike Bryant has been involved with improvisation for 9 years now, originally coming across the Theatresports™ format through the inter-house Theatresports™ competition at Melbourne High School, whom he also represented in several inter-school competitions, being named MVP of the school team in his final year.

mind_your_mob

2008-09-19T23:59:50+10:00

Better with large group. Get group walking around room. Randomly call out arbitrary groups , “Star Sign Water Signs, find your mob”, “People whose name begins a vowel””, “Birthday prime number”. Keep all in room moving, including the formed group.

mr._gordon_dorin

2010-05-13T18:23:38+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Books/Authors Pieces of Music/Artists Theatre/Playrights Fictional Characters Characters/Genres/Scenarios you'd like to see this player explore

mr._jamie_roberston

2010-05-13T18:29:57+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Books/Authors Pieces of Music/Artists Theatre/Playrights Fictional Characters Characters/Genres/Scenarios you'd like to see this player explore

mr._jason_geary

2010-08-01T16:20:38+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films/Television ETERNAL SUNSHINE OF THE SPOTLESS MIND THE BLUES BROTHERS STAR WARS INDIANA JONES 500 DAYS OF SUMMER SPINAL TAP CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM SEINFELD STAR TREK GREEN WING THE LEAGUE OF GENTLEMEN

mr._karl_mcconnell

2012-05-09T10:06:22+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Dancer in the Dark Saw this at the Astor and completely lost my shit. Cried for most of the film - tears of complete joy and utter despair. I think the planets aligned that day and as such I'll never watch this film again for fear of it not holding up.

mr._kevin_yank

2010-07-12T10:37:15+10:00

I love visions of a bright future, unevenly distributed (e.g. Star Trek). What could be if we earthlings could all just get along. To some extend, a vision of the triumph of agnosticism, in that it suggests humanity is able to rise above the challenges it faces without having to rely on a supernatural being.

mr._lliam_amor

2010-05-14T14:45:08+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Books/Authors Pieces of Music/Artists Theatre/Playrights Fictional Characters Characters/Genres/Scenarios you'd like to see this player explore * Atticus Finch Tim * Scene in the style of a graphic novel. Tim

mr._mark_gambino

2010-05-13T18:25:05+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Books/Authors Pieces of Music/Artists Theatre/Playrights Fictional Characters Characters/Genres/Scenarios you'd like to see this player explore

mr._mike_bryant

2010-05-17T11:39:30+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Books/Authors Games Theatre/Playrights Fictional Characters Characters/Genres/Scenarios you'd like to see this player explore Rod Sterling style narrator - Tim

mr._rik_brown

2012-05-01T19:35:37+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Books/Authors Kurt Vonnegut, Margaret Atwood, Ben Elton, Jeanette Winterson, Orson Scott Card, Geraldine Brooks, Cormac McCarthy, Jane Austen Pieces of Music/Artists Radiohead, Mahler, Good Lovelies, Frank Turner, The Sundays, Beethoven, Miles Davis, Phoenix,

mr._sean_fabri

2010-05-13T18:24:30+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Books/Authors Pieces of Music/Artists Theatre/Playrights Fictional Characters Characters/Genres/Scenarios you'd like to see this player explore

mr._simon_dowling

2010-05-13T18:24:03+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Books/Authors Pieces of Music/Artists Theatre/Playrights Fictional Characters Characters/Genres/Scenarios you'd like to see this player explore

mr._tim_redmond

2012-05-04T18:43:38+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films * JAWS - It opened up the magic of story, cinema and communal ritual all in one night. It is the template by which all other films are emotionally judged. It is also a clean, boldly manipulative film that has the confidence to pin its scares to its heart. Shaw and dreyfuss have the fun parts, but it's Roy Scheider who grounds the dazzle with a performance so commonly good he doesn't appear to be acting.

mr_david_myers

2012-05-01T20:44:46+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films * Superman - first film I ever remember seeing. My grandparents took me as a 4 year old child, I have been enchanted ever since. * Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind - just beautiful * Up - the first 8 minutes, yes I am a romantic at heart * Raiders of the lost ark - who didn't want to be Indiana jones as a kid * Empire strikes back * Shawshank redemption - I love the triumph of the human spirit Story * Touching the void - as abo…

ms._anna_renzenbrink

2012-05-01T19:53:39+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films which had a big impact: Films I was allowed to stay up late for: Tootsie (First drive in film) Sound of Music Wizard of Oz Annie Grease Films my family all quote from /or I saw with my family on holidays Flying High National Lampoon's European Vacation Stargate Gorillas in the Mist Mrs Dalloway A Room With a View Gosford Park Ten Commandments Mosquito Coast Flodder (dutch) Meet me in St Louis Ghost Indiana Jones Raiders of the Lost Ark

ms._jenny_lovell

2010-07-13T15:24:25+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films and Televsion TRULY MADLY DEEPLY - for the depth of passion, the complete open honesty of the acting and Juliet Stevenson daring to look a complete mess. Having gone through the death of a best friend, it's take on death, the afterlife, moving on and remembering love are very potent for me.

ms._merrilee_mccoy

2012-05-09T15:29:46+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. * I Heart Huckabees - I love everything about this film from the characters to the script and the story. * Back to the Future Trilogy - Still stands as a great adventure series, not just for nostalgic value, but for realsies. * Little Children - This was the first film I thought was 'perfect'. * We Live in Public (amazing doco I got to see in the cinema, but got weirdly ill during the screening and spent 20min crying in the foyer next to (who tu…

ms._michelle_nussey

2010-05-13T18:28:03+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Books/Authors Pieces of Music/Artists Theatre/Playrights Fictional Characters Characters/Genres/Scenarios you'd like to see this player explore

ms._patti_stiles

2010-05-16T17:44:59+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Books/Authors Authors: Rumi, Pratchett, Sir Arthur Connan Doyle, Poe Books: Star Trek Novels, Shipping News, Trinity, Kits Law Pieces of Music/Artists Artists: James Keelaghan, Lennie Gallant, Great Big Sea, Ani DiFranco, Keb Mo, U2, Lyle Lovett, Spirit of the West, Billie Holliday, Glen Miller, Mozart,Cat Empire, Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, Elvis,Kavisha Mazilla, Clash, Ramones, Crowded House, The Cult, Stevie Ray Vaughan, KD Lang, Bowie, …

ms._rama_nicholas

2010-05-13T18:27:42+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Books/Authors Pieces of Music/Artists Theatre/Playrights Fictional Characters Characters/Genres/Scenarios you'd like to see this player explore

ms._sarah_kinsella

2010-05-13T18:26:25+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Books/Authors Pieces of Music/Artists Theatre/Playrights Fictional Characters Characters/Genres/Scenarios you'd like to see this player explore

ms._vicki_kyriakakis

2012-05-04T17:33:23+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films * Star Wars (The Original Trilogy) - Far and away the thing I most remember loving first. Most people wanted to be or kiss Han Solo. I loved Luke. More to the point, I wanted to 'be' Luke. Magic, destiny, quest, insurmountable odds; good stuff. (Return of the Jedi was my favourite of the three)

ms._victoria_healy

2010-06-02T15:13:37+10:00

A list of favourite and memorable things. Films Ace Ventura Pet Detective Top Secret Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Lost In Translation Hannibal Books/Authors Pieces of Music/Artists Jeff Buckley PJ Harvey Augie March MGMT Gillian Welsh ...too many to list.

newsletters

2010-08-05T16:44:26+10:00

Schools Public ITI 2010

office

2007-09-14T14:55:07+10:00

Impro Melbourne keeps its offices at the Abbotsford Convent. Here's the address: IMPRO MELBOURNE Room C1.8, Level One Convent Building Abbotsford Convent 1 St Heliers Street Abbotsford, VIC 3067 Phone: +61 3 9416 2555

patti_stiles

2009-12-26T14:33:34+10:00

Public Bio Patti was Impro Melbourne’s Artistic Director from 2004 - 2009, and is acting Marketing Coordinator. Patti served her theatre apprenticeship at Loose Moose Theatre Company, birthplace of Theatresports™, under the playful, eagle eye of its inventor, Keith Johnstone. She is an actor, improviser, director, instructor and playwright.

pop_and_prance_word_associate

2009-05-03T07:57:35+10:00

* Stand in a cirlcle. Now enlargen it so there are walkable gaps between players. * Begin word associating around the circle. * Now, pop the consanants, but keep associating. Popsicle becomes Pppsscl. Examine how this alters posture and attitude.

president

2010-11-28T19:00:46+10:00

The President of the Committee is currently Kevin Yank. Kevin has served in this role in the 2008, 2009, and 2010 committees as well.

production_manager

2010-09-06T09:39:19+10:00

The current Production Manager of Impro Melbourne is Mark Gambino. Areas of Responsibility The Production Manager must be involved... * TBD Position Description Key Responsibility Lead the production team and coordinate and oversee all activities within the production areas.

publicist

2008-12-02T10:56:17+10:00

This position description is now obsolete. The position as it previously existed has been renamed to the Marketing Coordinator. The Publicist role still exists within the Marketing Team, but has a more restricted scope that documented here. The current acting Publicist of Impro Melbourne is Patti Stiles.

rabbit_rabbit_carrot_carrot

2010-01-28T23:48:14+10:00

Stand in a circle. One player begins by doing eating motions with their hands, pointing at their own head and bellowing “Chomp, Chomp, Chomp Chomp Chomp”. The rate at which this is done will determine the pace of the game. With the 'rabbit eating a carrot' motion towards themselvs the player will then say “Rabbit, Rabbit” in time. They then turn their 'eating' hands towards another player and bellow “Rabbit Rabbit”. That player continues the sequence in time, with the person on ei…

rama_nicholas

2008-12-02T11:01:00+10:00

Public Bio Rama Nicholas is a professional actor and improviser with more than 10 years experience in the industry. Rama has been a member of Impro Melbourne’s Ensemble cast for 8 years. During this time she has performed, produced and directed various productions for Impro Melbourne and also with company’s within the Melbourne theatre scene.

rik_brown

2009-05-21T16:01:37+10:00

Rik currently serves as Schools Coordinator and has previously served on the Committee. Public Bio Rik has been a member of Impro Melbourne for the past 10 years. He has taught and performed improvisation throughout Australia, Hong Kong and Singapore and has been involved with numerous Comedy and Fringe Festival shows, including Late Nite Impro, Celebrity Theatresports, Sondheim Unscripted and Spontaneous Broadway. Rik is also an experienced facilitator for Corporate workshops and entertainm…

rookies

2011-12-20T16:17:24+10:00

* Rookies Rights and Responsibilities * Welcome to Rookies Current Rookie Players Active members * Katherine Weaver * Dave Myers * Firdi Billimoria * Jaime Cerda * Nick Gardiol Inactive members * Cameron Houston * Astrid Tiefholz (moved to Tasmania) * Cam Venn (clowning duties) * Andrea Cheung (moved to NSW) * Anthony Goodwin (moved to NSW) * Dan Maurer (family duties) * Sergio Valqui (family duties) * Jeremey Murphy (overseas indefinitely)

rookies_rights_and_responsibilities

2011-07-15T17:14:26+10:00

Rookie Rights and Responsibilities As a member of the Impro Melbourne Rookie Company I agree to... • Display a professional attitude when representing Impro Melbourne on stage in: * Dress * Attitude * Language * Being mindful of negative comments on shows, performers and other companies * Being prepared and focused on the job at hand (leaving personal stuff off stage) * Respect of the audience

rules_of_association

2007-09-14T14:55:07+10:00

[Impro Melbourne’s Rules of Association]

sarah_kinsella

2008-09-18T22:05:53+10:00

Sarah has previously served as Publicist and on the Committee. Public Bio It was at St. Martin’s Youth Theatre in 1995 that Sarah first came into contact with Improvised Theatre & her fascination with the Art form has continued ever since. From there she went on to join Melbourne Theatresports™, now known as Impro Melbourne Inc.

schools_coordinator

2008-08-30T14:22:41+10:00

The current Schools Coordinator is Rik Brown. Area of Responsibility The Schools Coordinator must be involved... * TBD Position Description Key Responsibility The Schools Coordinator manages all of Impro Melbourne's , including both performances and workshops.

sean_fabri

2010-03-24T00:35:41+10:00

Sean has previously served as Workshops Coordinator from May 2006 - March 2010, and was Vice-President to the Committee 2009. He was Treasurer on the 2008 Committee. Until March 2010, Sean also served as the Technique/Ensemble Liaison, and as such, administrated the Mentorship program for both Technique and Ensemble. Sean previously acted as Administrator for Impro Cave and was one of its founding members.

simon_dowling

2008-09-16T17:36:01+10:00

Simon has previously served as chair of the Committee. Public Bio Simon has been improvising since his days in the early ‘90s as a slightly panicked university student. “I ran around the stage pointing and screaming,” he recalls with fondness. “Luckily for everyone, I lost my voice if that went on too long.”

start

2010-08-05T14:39:05+10:00

Back to: Impro Melbourne Forum This is a private library of information about Impro Melbourne. You are welcome (and encouraged!) to contribute to this wiki by adding new pages, or editing existing pages where you see they can be improved/expanded.

stephanie_payne

2008-12-02T11:50:42+10:00

Stephanie has previously served on the Committee. Public Bio bio needed

technique

2011-07-15T17:11:54+10:00

The Technique group is now known as Rookies.

technique_rights_and_responsibilities

2011-07-15T17:14:17+10:00

Renamed to Rookies Rights and Responsibilities.

terminator

2008-01-12T19:15:13+10:00

Good physical warm up for large. Emphasis on safety. Each player chooses one person secretly to be their Terminator. They must always try to stay away from this person. They then choose a player to be their savior. They must always try to keep this person between them and their Terminator.

the_cave_team

2008-06-26T23:35:30+10:00

The Cave Team are a group of 3 ensemble members of Impro Melbourne who are responsible for producing The Impro Cave. The original Cave Team were: * Gina Kennedy * Rama Nicholas * Sean Fabri Note: Gina Kennedy came up with the original concept in 2003, and fleshed out the aims & objectives, method, marketing plan and principles of The Impro Cave. The concept has continued to evolve over time.

tim_redmond

2008-09-16T15:45:08+10:00

Public Bio It is 1975 and a wide eyed child wanders into the Forum Cinema in Melbourne. He leaves two hours later, his life altered irrecoverably; by a great, big, plastic shark. “Jaws”, the mythical cinema blockbuster, a.k.a “the greatest film in the history of everything,” is Tim’s flaming sword, his lantern in the snow, his creative ‘joie de vie’ It grasped that bumbling, track suit wearing, BMX obsessed child and transformed him into a bumbling, monster obsessed Super 8 film-…

treasurer

2008-12-23T00:58:24+10:00

The current treasurer of Impro Melbourne is Cameron Houston. Cameron's duties include: * being a signatory on the bank account * checking the budgets prepared by the General Manager * keeping an overview of general financial matters * being ultimately responsible for the financial health of the company * collecting membership dues from financial members

venue_manager

2010-09-06T09:48:43+10:00

The current Venue Manager of Impro Melbourne is nobody. Areas of Responsibility The Venue Manager must be involved... * TBD Position Description Key Responsibility Oversee maintenance and co-ordinate the use of a company-leased venue. Responsible to: General Manager

victoria_healy

2011-08-05T18:01:51+10:00

Improvisation and comedy is Victoria Healy’s strong suit and her passion. As the newest addition to the world class improvisation theatre company, Impro Melbourne, she has quickly proved invaluable bringing to the stage impromptu characters, spontaneous comedic moments and endearing wit.

voice

2007-12-09T15:28:32+10:00

Here are some guidelines to maintain a healthy vocal mechanism: 1. Maintain body hydration by drinking 7 to 10 glasses of water each day. Moisture lubricates the vocal folds. When your body is dehydrated, larynegeal lubrication diminishes and vocal ability is reduced.

volunteer_coordinator

2008-09-02T14:49:22+10:00

The Volunteer Coordinator is itself a volunteer position. Members of the company's management may call on the Volunteer Coordinator to solicit and organise volunteers for any company-related activity. Impro Melbourne's Volunteer Coordinator is currently Anna Renzenbrink.

volunteers

2007-09-14T14:55:12+10:00

As a not-for-profit company, Impro Melbourne relies a great deal on volunteers to support many of its activities. Volunteer work is generally organised by the Volunteer Coordinator of the company.

warm_ups

2010-03-16T23:22:42+10:00

* ABC Become * Beastie Boys * Firecracker * High Five Pass * I'm a Tree (//with variation//) * Mind Your Mob * Pop and Prance Word Associate * Rabbit Rabbit/Carrot carrot * Terminator * Word Association with Self Destruct

welcome_to_rookies

2011-07-15T17:13:23+10:00

Rookie players Hello and welcome to Impro Melbourne (IM). You have been invited by the Artistic Director to join the Rookie group. Rookies are improvisers who are being trained for the performance arm of the company. Being part of this group requires a level of regular commitment to the company, which includes attending weekly training during term, and helping out with various tasks to do with shows, workshops and other events produced by Impro Melbourne throughout the year. In return, we o…

welcome_to_technique

2011-07-15T17:13:17+10:00

Renamed to Welcome to Rookies.

word_association_with_self_destruct

2010-03-16T23:26:35+10:00

Word Association with Self Destruct Players scatter around the room in pairs. In each pair, player A says a word to player B. Player A then freezes, while player B runs off to another frozen player, to say another word, associated with the last word they were given. They then freeze, while this next person runs off to do the same.

workshops_coordinator

2010-03-31T18:07:55+10:00

The current Workshops Coordinator is Karl McConnell, who took office on 1 April 2010. The previous Workshops Coordinator was Sean Fabri, who took office in May 2006, and stood down on 31 March 2010. Objectives The following are the real objectives of this role, as defined by Sean Fabri, who held the role from May 2006.

xavier_michelides

2010-01-20T10:38:43+10:00

Public Bio In 2001 Xavier won the Raw Comedy Finals of WA, since then he has been performing stand-up comedy, Theatre and Impro all over Australia. In the last 7 years Xavier has earned three more awards, WA finalist of the Snickers Golden Nut award 2007, National Theatre Sports fairest and best 2006 in Sydney and Comedy@Trades Best Instructional show MICF 2009. Xavier was a regular player of famed The Big Hoo Ha Impro group in Perth Western Australia. Xavier has taken part in the last four M…

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