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Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater

Interviews, inspiration, and information on Improvised "Improv" Theater, with Synergy Theater. Questions answered: Will an Improv class with Synergy Theater help you with public speaking? Help you think on your feet? Make you a better communicator? Boost your self-confidence and creativity? Yes, and... Our welcoming and supportive community and learning environment make us unique. It all begins with The Three Rules of Improv, honed by Synergy Theater Director Kenn Adams: 1) Be spontaneous. 2) Make

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00:30:16

Diablo Improv Festival with Diana Brown

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2025/10/16

Hello Friends and Improv Festivalgoers! The FIRST ANNUAL Diablo Improv Festival happens October 24-26, 2025, and is only days away as I write this. High on my list of things to look forward to is Diana Brown's workshop The Space Between. In this episode Diana and I talk about Diana's background in Improv, the inspiration for The Space Between, and what Diana sees as a common struggle among her Improv students. Visit DiabloImprovFestival.org for all

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00:39:59

Diablo Improv Festival with Jaime and Randy

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2025/10/14

Hello Improvisers! It's almost here: The FIRST annual Diablo Improv Festival October 24-26 at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek. Will we see you there? For more info visit DiabloImprovFestival.org. We have another round of back-to-back interviews for you in this episode: Jaime Rich and Randy Wight of Spontaneous Mind - co-creators, performers, and co-producers at the festival. Jaime will also teach the workshop Young at Heart. Jaime and Rich each express

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00:55:25

Diablo Improv Festival with Kat and Della

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2025/10/07

It's almost here: The first annual Diablo Improv Festival, October 24-26, 2025, at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek, CA! We have a lot to talk about in the run up to the festival and so we have TWO back-to-back interviews for you. First we talk with Kat Koppett - applied Improv pioneer, author, and consultant. Kat joins us from her home on the east coast but if you're a west-coaster who has ever wished that you could meet Kat in person now is your

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00:55:25

Diablo Improv Festival with Kat and Della

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2025/10/07

It's almost here: The first annual Diablo Improv Festival, October 24-26, 2025, at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek, CA! We have a lot to talk about in the run up to the festival and so we have TWO back-to-back interviews for you. First we talk with Kat Koppett - applied Improv pioneer, author, and consultant. Kat joins us from her home on the east coast but if you're a west-coaster who has ever wished that you could meet Kat in person now is your

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01:00:00

Improvising Hitchcock with Professor Denah Johnston

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2025/07/10

Hello Improvised Theater and Alfred Hitchcock fans! In this episode we host Professor Denah Johnston, who teaches The Films of Alfred Hitchcock at San Francisco City College. We also host a virtual Alfred Hitchcock plumbed from the depths of the ethereal world of Artificial Intelligence. If you could ask Alfred Hitchcok anything, would you take his answers as the whole truth? Or would you wonder what ol' Hitch "hallucintated"? We invite you to join us as

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01:00:00

Improvising Hitchcock with Professor Denah Johnston

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2025/07/10

Hello Improvised Theater and Alfred Hitchcock fans! In this episode we host Professor Denah Johnston, who teaches The Films of Alfred Hitchcock at San Francisco City College. We also host a virtual Alfred Hitchcock plumbed from the depths of the ethereal world of Artificial Intelligence. If you could ask Alfred Hitchcok anything, would you take his answers as the whole truth? Or would you wonder what ol' Hitch "hallucintated"? We invite you to join us as

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00:40:22

Adrián & Addam Face Dungeons & Dragons

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2025/03/20

Hello Improvisers! Synergy Theater's Improvised Dungeons and Dragons begins April 3rd, 2025 and runs through April 13th, Thursday's through Sundays, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California. Don't be left out of the epic adventure! Get your tickets now at SynergyTheater.com. In this our 31st episode, Val and I sit down with Adrián Bousada, creator and director of Improvised D & D, and Addam Ledmyen, writer, actor, and Synergy Theater player. We talk

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00:40:22

Adrián & Addam Face Dungeons & Dragons

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2025/03/20

Hello Improvisers! Synergy Theater's Improvised Dungeons and Dragons begins April 3rd, 2025 and runs through April 13th, Thursday's through Sundays, at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California. Don't be left out of the epic adventure! Get your tickets now at SynergyTheater.com. In this our 31st episode, Val and I sit down with Adrián Bousada, creator and director of Improvised D & D, and Addam Ledmyen, writer, actor, and Synergy

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00:47:06

Elyse Iovino Lays Down the Law

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2025/01/26

Hello Improvisers! In our 30th episode, we talk with Elyse Iovino who joined Synergy Theater in 2023. We talk about Synergy's current show: IMPROVISED LAW AND ORDER, what surprised Elyse about the show, and Elyse's passion for helping people as an intuitive psychic. IMPROVISED LAW AND ORDER is part of Synergy Theater's current season at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek, California. Find your tickets for their next show, Improvised Dungeons & Dragons, through

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00:47:06

Elyse Iovino Lays Down the Law

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2025/01/26

Hello Improvisers! In our 30th episode, we talk with Elyse Iovino who joined Synergy Theater in 2023. We talk about Synergy's current show: IMPROVISED LAW AND ORDER, what surprised Elyse about the show, and Elyse's passion for helping people as an intuitive psychic. IMPROVISED LAW AND ORDER is part of Synergy Theater's current season at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek, California. Find your tickets for their next show, Improvised Dungeons & Dragons, through

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00:44:46

In the Zone with Arastoo Darakhshan

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2024/10/10

Arastoo Darakhshan is a composer, producer, teacher and performer. Arastoo is an alum of Berkeley Improv and is a familiar cast member in Synergy Theater performances. Arastoo's newest role is as the director of the upcoming Improvised Twilight Zone. Val Jord, Arastoo, and I talk about Arastoo's inspiration for the Improvised Twilight Zone and the show's unique challenges. The Improvised Twilight Zone opens at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek, Thursday, October 17th, 2024

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00:44:46

In the Zone with Arastoo Darakhshan

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2024/10/10

Arastoo Darakhshan is a composer, producer, teacher and performer. Arastoo is an alum of Berkeley Improv and is a familiar cast member in Synergy Theater performances. Arastoo's newest role is as the director of the upcoming Improvised Twilight Zone. Val Jord, Arastoo, and I talk about Arastoo's inspiration for the Improvised Twilight Zone and the show's unique challenges. The Improvised Twilight Zone opens at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek, Thursday, October 17th, 2024

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00:37:43

Spontaneous Soap with Lynn & Val

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2024/07/11

Hello Improvisers! Mark it on your calendars: Thusday July 18th, 2024, The Lesher Center in Walnut Creek welcomes Synergy Theater's latest show:SPONTANEOUS SOAP!In this episode, Val Jord and I sit down with Lynn Shields - creator and director. We "sit down", IN PERSON! That's right - this is our FIRST LIVE AND IN-PERSON interview. A big thank you to Lynn and Val for taking the time to meet together. We created an incredible episode!We talk about theSPONTANEOUS SOAP'Sorigin, challenges, and unique

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00:37:43

Spontaneous Soap with Lynn & Val

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2024/07/11

Hello Improvisers! Mark it on your calendars: Thusday July 18th, 2024, The Lesher Center in Walnut Creek welcomes Synergy Theater's latest show: SPONTANEOUS SOAP! In this episode, Val Jord and I sit down with Lynn Shields - creator and director. We "sit down", IN PERSON! That's right - this is our FIRST LIVE AND IN-PERSON interview. A big thank you to Lynn and Val for taking the time to meet together. We created an incredible episode! We talk about the SPONTANEOUS SOAP'S origin,

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00:44:49

My Dearest Rachel Kumaar & Valerie

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2024/04/11

Hello Friends! Do you have your My Dearest Love - Synergy's newest show - tickets yet? If yes, then Valerie Jord and I look forward to seeing you April 18 - April 28th, Thursdays - Sundays at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Our show's guest today is Rachel Kumaar. Rachel joined the Synergy Theater cast not long ago. We talk about interesting transitions in life, surprises in Improv, and much more. You're going to LOVE this interview. Be sure to check out the Kumaar Family on

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00:44:49

My Dearest Rachel Kumaar & Valerie

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2024/04/11

Hello Friends! Do you have your My Dearest Love - Synergy's newest show - tickets yet? If yes, then Valerie Jord and I look forward to seeing you April 18 - April 28th, Thursdays - Sundays at the Lesher Center for the Arts. Our show's guest today is Rachel Kumaar. Rachel joined the Synergy Theater cast not long ago. We talk about interesting transitions in life, surprises in Improv, and much more. You're going to LOVE this interview. Be sure to check out the Kumaar Family on YouTube. Have a listen

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00:43:52

A Bowlful of Adventure Serial with Griffen & Addam

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2024/01/25

Adventure Serial awaits! In this episode we talk about Synergy Theater's newest show based on the adventure-genre storytelling that we all love. Adventure Serial kicks off February 1st, 2024, and runs to February 11th. Get your season tickets now! SynergyTheater.com Griffen Bier Addam Ledamyen

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00:43:52

A Bowlful of Adventure Serial with Griffen & Addam

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2024/01/25

Adventure Serial awaits! In this episode we talk about Synergy Theater's newest show based on the adventure-genre storytelling that we all love. Adventure Serial kicks off February 1st, 2024, and runs to February 11th. Get your season tickets now!SynergyTheater.com Griffen Bier Addam Ledamyen

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00:39:58

Just in Time for Zombies with Justin Carns

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2023/10/23

Hello Friends! Synergy Theater's "Z is for Zombie" is at the Lesher Center now to October 29th! "Z is for Zombie" kicks off Synergy Theater's new season of 2023-2024 shows. Visit SynergyTheater.com to get your tickets and to check out classes and programs. Justin Carns is a long-time performing member of Synergy Theater. For our interview with Justin, Val and I are excited to present you with something other than our usual interview format. We hope that you enjoy! See the link below for a

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00:39:58

Just in Time for Zombies with Justin Carns

Improv in Practice with Synergy Theater ·

2023/10/23

Hello Friends! Synergy Theater's "Z is for Zombie" is at the Lesher Center now to October 29th! "Z is for Zombie" kicks off Synergy Theater's new season of 2023-2024 shows. Visit SynergyTheater.com to get your tickets and to check out classes and programs. Justin Carns is a long-time performing member of Synergy Theater. For our interview with Justin, Val and I are excited to present you with something other than our usual interview format. We hope that you enjoy! See the link

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