About this episode

David Escobedo interviews improv artist Ali James about her work and contributions to the improv community.

Ali James is a fantastic mind in the improv world and I am so lucky to have been able to chat with her more. I not only love her style but her approach to improv. I am super interested in the work of Pretend Improv in London and she is the third co-producer in that company. You can catch Ali in The Play's the Thing , a super talented cast of Shakespearean improv actors. Their accents and cadance is on POINT. They really understand the tone and texture of the Bard. https://www.instagram.com/the.playsthethingimprov Of course you can catch her work as part of the fantastic Pretend Company . https://www.instagram.com/thepretendcompany/ And you can also catch her as a part of the award winning Showstoppers . https://showstopperthemusical.com/ Also ... something she announces in this episode is her role as director of the Improvathon in London! https://www.instagram.com/theimprovathon Ali James is all over improv. And is a positive force in the craft. Enjoy the interview!"

People in this episode

Host: David Escobedo

Guest: Ali James

Topics covered

• improv
• theater
• performance
• interview
• creativity

Keywords

• improv
• Ali James
• Pretend Improv
• The Play's the Thing
• Showstoppers
• Improvathon
• theater

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Showstoppers, Improvathon, Pretend Improv, The Play's the Thing, Pretend Company

Places: London

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