It's funny because just as the class is coming to a conclusion, I actually feel like I am beginning to get things. We ran the show in this last class and I feel like I understand the basics. I am learning the lingo for how to respond to my partner, how to focus on one game and take the hints they give. I also feel comfortable framing a game. I still want to practice more in private groups before I get to 301 this way I feel totally confident. The things I need to work on are reacting stronger to what my partner says. I have no problem having an imagination when I'm telling a vivid story to my younger siblings or playing a character in an elaborate game of pirate treasure hunt and surprisingly, improv is very similar. It's a very specific advanced form of make believe. It's almost as if we are children all over again in a more sophisticated manner.
Anyway, when I watch SNL everything makes more sense now, I see what they are doing and I understand why it is funny. I never thought of myself as someone who is funny. I've always been goofy, but I think those are different things. Improv has however made me more direct and honest in everyday life and I think a huge part of being funny is being honest because at the end of the day, everyone can relate...as much as we pretend they can't. From this point, I am taking a month off to do an on camera class and let everything sink in, while running some practice improv groups with friends. I am also hitting up those agents, so look out LA! I have a lot of people visiting me the next couple weeks from out of state/ town/ country, so it will be busy. I might have to catch you up later. Toodles :)
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