Choosing To Know: The "Five-Seconds Ahead" Improv Tool
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Have you ever watched an improv scene unfold and felt like you were witnessing a real-life magic trick? That's the power of the 'choose to know' philosophy in improvisation, as taught by the acclaimed actor and improviser Craig Cackowski. In this episode Lloydie sits down with Craig to discuss this transformative approach to improv that has the potential to not only solve common scene issues but also to leave audiences spellbound... and then tries it out with a group of improvisers to see how it differs from a "Yes And" exercise. Guest: Craig Cackowski Take a class with him in LA: https://wgimprovschool.com/teachers/view/34 Check out the two-person show he does with his wife Carla: https://orangetuxedoimprov.com/ Host: Lloydie James Lloyd Podcast Theme: Composed by Chris Stevens at Studio Dragonfly Support The Improv Chronicle Podcast by donating or sponsoring an episode. Your contribution helps us continue to share the stories and wisdom of improvisers from around the globe. https://ko-fi.com/improvchronicle Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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