This Ephemeral Life with Adam Vires
This Ephemeral Life is a unique improv podcast where we dig deep into the challenges that improvisors face in their craft. Each episode, host Adam Vires invites a guest to share the obstacles they're currently facing or have faced with their performance or creative process. Together, they’ll break down those issues, offering support, laughter, and insight, all while remembering why we all fell in love with improv in the first place.
Episodes
Adam is joined by friend and multi-talented improviser Candice Oates! They start with a dip into how to make and stick with strong character choices, then they discuss the improv phenomenon of seeing the same themes within a full improv show. It all wraps up with a classic Susan Messing improv tip!
Adam is joined by the ever-effervescent Hilary Buchanan! They delve into using specifics in scenework, and get really, really real while breaking down the importance of actual trust and connection, as well as how perception can affect us as performers, on-stage and off.
Adam is joined by improviser and stand-up comic Matt Cook! They discuss the improvisers toolbelt, the pros of bombing, and the importance of getting those ephemeral reps!
Adam is joined by veteran improvisor LT Thornton! They talk about LT’s improv beginnings, getting physical with scene-work, and break down “breaking” on-stage.
Adam is joined by the sweet and talented Kristen! They tap back into their thespian days, talk visualizations, and work through active listening and scene building.
Adam is joined by the humble and naturally talented improviser George Simon! Together, they dive into their spontaneous relationship performing improv together. Later, they talk about their go-to items on the “Improv toolbelt” and George shares the basics behind performing solo improv!
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