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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