Femprovisor | Improv, from a woman\'s perspective.

Improv Teacher As Midwife

A midwife supports a woman through the vulnerable and awe-inspiring process of birth. Her job is to honor the mother’s process, to provide support, wisdom on the process of birthing, and ultimately supporting the mother’s individual birthing choices. This job is so important for the mother- a vulnerable process… to birth a new being into […] Continue reading →

Be The Change

Be the Change I recently spoke on a panel on Women in Improvisation at Improvaganza- Hawaii festival of improv along with two other improv movers/shakers, Shaun Landry (Oui Be Negroes, Essence Improv/ Los Angeles) and Kristen Lucas (Pin-up Squirrels/ NYC). As the panel came to a close, each speaker was asked by moderator , Kimee Balmilero […] Continue reading →

Listen up!: Let’s Stop Misogyny in the Improv Community (Response to Vossprov)

This is a response to Erik Voss at Vossprov (LA based Writer and Improv Actor.). In addition to being an awesome University of Florida TSF Alum like myself, he’s also a fantastic ally for female improvisors. Make sure to check out his blog post entitled: While we’re at it, let’s stop misogyny in the improv […] Continue reading →

Fly and Catch

This phrase “I got your back” is often repeated amongst improvisors before a show. What does this really mean? Do you really have your players’ backs? Are you really able to receive what ever your players throw at you? Are you able to commit to your choices and trust that these moments will be caught […] Continue reading →

It Isn’t True Until You Say It

I’ve been finding myself saying this phrase to my improv students a lot lately. Ambiguity can feel safe and comfortable, and there seems to be a lot of fear around making strong statements for many beginning improv students. But once new students drink the improv koolaid of strong committed choices, there’s no stopping them. Name […] Continue reading →

Four Fierce Improvisors Talk About All-Female Groups

I asked Four Fierce Female Improvisors across the nation to speak on their experience participating in an all-female improv group. I was curious if there were some commonalities regarding their motivation to forming an all-female group, and style of play. Got some thought provoking responses. Read on… Thanks so much Radhika, Mia, Julie and Megan! […] Continue reading →

Guest post: David Razowsky – I Was A “Femprovisor” Before It Was Cool

In talking with David Razowsky, I asked for his thoughts on the word “Femprovisor.” A supporter of the feminist movement, he’s also known to play some fantastic believable female characters! Razowsky has worked with and taught many of The Greats in improvisation. He speaks of our improv history and how we can both celebrate the […] Continue reading →

Yeah, I said Femprovisor!

Feminist appears to be a dirty word in society at large, and I’ve noticed this dirty word invoke a hideous cringing facial response in many improv circles. Alternatively, I recently joined a group called “Yeah I Said Feminist!” These women are a collection of theatre artists in the Bay Area. It was so thrilling to […] Continue reading →

Trying to get to that place called Heaven

Thanks to all who commented on my last blog entry. I had no idea it would hit such a nerve. As hard as some of the comments were to hear, please know I heard you. And for those I offended, forgive me. That surely wasn’t my intention. When it comes to blogging, truth is, I’m […] Continue reading →

Do you really want ME? 10 ways to cast and keep women improvisors.

So the issue of gender equality in improv groups, teams, ensembles (choose whichever word fits you best) comes up a lot in the various improv scenes. In a often male dominated art form, many male-led groups finally wake up to the fact that they need some lady representation. First of all, THANK YOU for realizing […] Continue reading →