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Margot Escott LCSW

After working as a clinical social worker for over 30 years, I discovered the joy of Improvisational Theatre Games. Before that I presented classes and workshops on "The Healing Power of Laughter and Play" throughout the US and abroad. Since the 1970's I was trained as a New Games Referee from the New Games Foundation. But when I had my first class in improv I realized how therapeutic it is and began using improv in my clinical practice and special groups such as Improv for Anxiety and Improv for people with Parkinson's disease. In addition, I created class for several National Association for Social Workers (NASW) conference such as Fl. NASW, NJ NASW, OK NASW and corporations. There is viable research showing that improv helps with cognitive functioning, memory, decrease of anxiety and socialization. I'm delighted to teach folks of all ages this wonderful way to chase the blues away!

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Gillian Bellinger-Misfit Improv &Amp; Acting School &Raquo; Artworks 46Tflckc1Pceltbl Qpweag T3000X3000 Scaled
Gillian Bellinger-Misfit Improv & Acting School

Gillian Bellinger is a beloved improviser, teacher and actor. She founded the now thriving Misfit Improv and Acting School in Asheville, N.C. which just celebrated its one year anniversary. I had met…

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Gillian Bellinger is a beloved improviser, teacher and actor. She founded the now thriving Misfit Improv and Acting School in Asheville, N.C. which just celebrated its one year anniversary. I had met Gillian during the pandemic with our mutual friend, Jay Sukow. We reconnected recently at the Sketch School with Marc Warzecha in Sketch 101 and I knew I wanted to know more about this very funny lady. We talk about growing up in Texas and how the improv bug got her. Gillian’s resume is amazing. She has performed as an improviser and taught at Second City Chicago, Second City Hollywood, Westsid…

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Improv Interviews Jane Morris-The Johnny Appleseed Of Comedy &Raquo; Artworks Gd1R1Vem3Tstsfsf G6Cnea T3000X3000 Scaled
Improv Interviews Jane Morris-The Johnny Appleseed of Comedy

Jane Morris is the queen of improv comedy! Her story is as unique as she is!. Co-founder at Second City ETC, she has done more to advance the art of Improv than anyone else in the universe - and that'…

Jane Morris is the q…

Jane Morris is the queen of improv comedy! Her story is as unique as she is!. Co-founder at Second City ETC, she has done more to advance the art of Improv than anyone else in the universe - and that's not hyperbole! She has performed and taught all over the world and currently teaches at The Fanatic Salon Theater in Culver City, California. The Fanatic has hosted many comic legends such as Conan O'Brien and Wayne Brady. Jane is a writer, director and a beloved member of the Improv community. Jane has so many movie and TV credits as an actor I can't possibly list them all. Her first film was "…

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Improv Interviews Dr. Jeanne Leep - Improviser, Author, &Amp; More &Raquo; Artworks Bertdzjl8Kaf3Mke Stokiq T3000X3000 Scaled
Improv Interviews Dr. Jeanne Leep – Improviser, Author, & More

Dr. Jeanne Leep – Improv Nerd Meet the brilliant author and professor, Dr. Jeanne Leep. Jeanne played improv in Grand Rapids, Michigan and went on to pursue a Ph.D. in Theatre. I had the good fortu…

Dr. Jeanne Leep – …

Dr. Jeanne Leep – Improv Nerd Meet the brilliant author and professor, Dr. Jeanne Leep. Jeanne played improv in Grand Rapids, Michigan and went on to pursue a Ph.D. in Theatre. I had the good fortune to play with Jeanne recently and was awed by her spontaneity and joy. She went to high school with our mutual friend Jay Sukow and then went on to the University Of Michigan and Wayne State College. Her best-selling book, “Theatrical Improvisation: Short Form, Long Form, and Sketch-Based Improv” is a classic book on the history of improv and sketch comedy that gives a clear definition on th…

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The Marvelous Michelle J Gilliam &Raquo; Artworks Eqlqzsmxdtvewtbs Zku0Pg T3000X3000 Scaled
The Marvelous Michelle J Gilliam

The Marvelous Michelle J. Gilliam Michelle Gilliam is a beautiful person-inside and out! We have been friends for several years and I was delighted to have her as a guest. Michelle grew up in Milwauke…

The Marvelous Michel…

The Marvelous Michelle J. Gilliam Michelle Gilliam is a beautiful person-inside and out! We have been friends for several years and I was delighted to have her as a guest. Michelle grew up in Milwaukee in a loving and supportive family. During one family gathering, at age 4, she got her first big laugh and knew what her path would be! She saw a Comedy Sportz show when she was 14 and was hooked! She was inspired to learn this art form and she did! She met Dick Chudnow, founder of Comedy Sportz Milwaukee, the first CS theatre in this country, he let her volunteer until she was old enough to work…

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Improv Interviews Kathy Klotz-Guest - Keeping It Human &Raquo; Artworks Oqd2Yrmpm5Wpcjaj Wntsjq T3000X3000 Scaled
Improv Interviews Kathy Klotz-Guest – Keeping it Human

Kathy Klotz-Guest, MA, MBA KEEPING IT HUMAN Kathy Klotz-Guest is an incredibly funny lady and we had so much fun on this podcast! Her energy is boundless and her passion for the people she serves is…

Kathy Klotz-Guest, M…

Kathy Klotz-Guest, MA, MBA KEEPING IT HUMAN Kathy Klotz-Guest is an incredibly funny lady and we had so much fun on this podcast! Her energy is boundless and her passion for the people she serves is lovely. She is a comedian, storyteller, improviser, speaker and author. Listen as Kathy shares her comedy journey with a stopover in the tech industries. Kathy brings out the laughter in those she’s touched. She positively is keeping it human! I know you’ll love her as much as I do! Check out her book “Stop Boring Me!” How to Create Kick-Ass Marketing Content, Products and Ideas Thr…

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