Jason Hader (super excited!)
David is Curious
Jason Hader!! (brrrr brr brr BRRRR!!!) I have been wanting to talk to Jason for a while now. I chat with him all the time on social media, but this was the first time having a conversation. At the end of this episode you can hear his new single he has titled "David is Curious." I am so honoured. You can hear more of his music on his YouTube page: Enjoy!
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Jill Eickman - Leela Improv
David is Curious
I have been wanting to interview Jill Eickman for a long time! I am so happy she made time for this. It was very interesting to hear about Leela Improv and their holistic approach to improv training. I enjoyed hearing Jill's views on community and I finally was able to compliment her on something I have admired for years now. Give it a listen! If you want to find out more about Leela Improv check out this link: #improv
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Tess Hills
David is Curious
Tess Hills is an amazing performer - both street performance/immersive theatre and puppeteer. I had the sheer honor of working with Tess on Brainland as puppeteers. She is the kind of person that elevates the whole quality of the project. Tess is fun to be on set with (we kept trying to hide stage clips on each other when the other one wasn't paying attention) and she also brings professional guidance to the project. I learned SO MUCH just by being around her. It was incredible. Tess owns and runs a company called which has some fun shows for festivals and live events. They have a...
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Maria Peters
David is Curious
If you get the chance to take an improv class with Maria Peters - DO IT. She is an incredible mind in improv and has worked with legends. Her empathy and creativity in improv is some of the best I have ever seen. I have always enjoyed seeing Maria Peter improvise. There was one time I was in an improv class with her and the whole class did a group scene. During the scene, I could tell she literally listened to me. She literally heard me and supported me. So many others were trying to impress the influential teacher. They were trying to do big bold moves or funny bits....
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Ros Beeson
David is Curious
I have had the privilege of seeing Ros perform several times and host improv shows. She has an authentic and vulnerable connection with the audience. Her simple shrugs, smiles or facial expressions commands the audience - because I feel like "friendship" is somehow inherent in her style. I saw her Twilight Zone themed improv show, "After Dusk" and immediately thought, "I need to interview her." I am so curious as to her improv philosophy and what drives her to perform. I hope you enjoy this interview. Here are just a few improv projects she is a part of: Real Positive Poles...
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Luana Proenca
David is Curious
Luana Proenca said in a comment on Facebook: " We don't tell stories, we enter them." Now, I have been following Luana's journey via social media but that comment really struck me and I wanted to know more. I loved hearing her detail this philosophy in improv. And it really inspired me. I have always felt that our service in improv is both to cater to the audience but not placate them - as humble guides through our stories. We are trail masters and taking care of the audience as precious cargo. This was such a good discussion and I am excited for the chance to meet Luana in person. You...
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Dr. Julian Waite
David is Curious
Dr. Julian Waite has been one of the most influential people in my life. He was the supervisor for my Master's Thesis. His thoughts on documentation have resonated with me years later. Not only is he extremely intelligent, he is also a REMARKABLE performer. I have seen him perform several times - in fact he was in one of my improv shows. One of my FAVORITE jokes he made during that show was he was giving a scene notes. And he instructed them to hit the high notes of the scene, and the low notes of the scene. After profoundly hitting the importance of the high and low notes ... he then...
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Monica Cordero-Cruz
David is Curious
Monica Cordero-Cruz is such an amazing mind (and heart) in improv. I happened upon one of her thoughts online and it caused me to think so many thoughts - about culture and colonization in improv. I am so so so so thankful for this conversation. I hope you enjoy the interview as well! You can catch Monica on the team SPIT improv in Manila. Here is a link: They have over a MILLION followers on Facebook!
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Colin Mee
David is Curious
Colin Mee is a strategic and empathetic improviser. I have had the pleasure of hearing his perspective on improv (in bits and pieces). I was so happy to be able to sit down and hear a deeper share on how he attacks improv as a practice. I am so thankful for his time. You can catch Colin as part of the MissImp community in Nottingham: You can also catch his improv team, Enter Player 2, at festivals and in Nottingham. #improv
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Roderick Millar
David is Curious
I am so happy to finally present this interview with Roderick Millar. The first time I watched Roderick perform was as part of Somewhat Theatre at the Robin Hood Improv Festival in 2024. That show was ELECTRIC. It was so good. Roderick regularly comments on social media posts with such great analysis and communication of his ideas. I have been wanting to chat with Rodericl Millar for such a long time about his views on improv.
info_outlineLiz Allen is one of my favorite improv teachers of all time. And in my humble opinion, may go down as one of the most influential people in all of improv. I hold her in such high regard.
Liz was iO's Training Center Director for three years and they renamed their Teacher of the Year Award to the "Liz Allen Excellence in Teaching Award."
To find out more about Liz: https://www.lizallenimprov.com/
And be sure to catch her one-woman show "Tonight I am my Mother." It is fantastic.