The Improv4Improv Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-improv4improv-podcast This is an improv podcast for improvisers. Veteran of the New York Improv community, Justin D. Torres breaks down scene work and brings on some of the best improvisers in town to do sets and nerd out about the art form. 2024 Justin D. Torres b55250a9-af9a-583f-9882-87e38409d8f9 no en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:36:48 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 20:47:32 -0800 http://www.improv4improv.com https://img.transistor.fm/rczPm1ry-RNjshEELtaCYmK-h_0n245nSJZV62qrTHM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82OTdm/MThjYmRmNzg4MjZj/YTFkZDkyMzI4ZmU5/ZTRlZi5wbmc.jpg The Improv4Improv Podcast http://www.improv4improv.com episodic Justin D. Torres This is an improv podcast for improvisers. Veteran of the New York Improv community, Justin D. Torres breaks down scene work and brings on some of the best improvisers in town to do sets and nerd out about the art form. This is an improv podcast for improvisers. Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane Justin D. Torres justindtorres@gmail.com No Yes Dennis and Justin at the Museum Cafe 22 22 Dennis and Justin at the Museum Cafe full b32c29da-299b-4c1b-a0c1-dea149175815 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ce9de7ee In this episode, Dennis Pacheco (Armand Diaz Experience) and Justin attempt two voices of reason. The process devolves into two weird characters enjoying each others drinks at a museum cafe. Enjoy

]]> In this episode, Dennis Pacheco (Armand Diaz Experience) and Justin attempt two voices of reason. The process devolves into two weird characters enjoying each others drinks at a museum cafe. Enjoy

]]> Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:00:00 -0800 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 1071 In this episode, Dennis Pacheco (Armand Diaz Experience) and Justin attempt two voices of reason. The process devolves into two weird characters enjoying each others drinks at a museum cafe. Enjoy

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Davonte Fights with an AMC Employee 21 21 Davonte Fights with an AMC Employee full 61a3fbe1-29c7-4fda-80d4-8b5e72e2fef8 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0b0c8483 In this episode of Improv4Improv, we’re diving into one of the trickiest challenges in long-form improv: making conflict scenes not just work, but fun!

Join Davonte Smith, a standout performer on the house team Dance Factory at the Magnet Theatre, as he teams up with Justin to explore a game-changing tactic for transforming fight-heavy and blame-filled scenes into moments of creativity and joy.

If you’ve ever struggled with scenes that feel too "fighty" or end up in finger-pointing, this episode offers practical strategies to turn conflict into connection and keep the playfulness alive. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser or just starting out, there’s something here to elevate your game.

]]> In this episode of Improv4Improv, we’re diving into one of the trickiest challenges in long-form improv: making conflict scenes not just work, but fun!

Join Davonte Smith, a standout performer on the house team Dance Factory at the Magnet Theatre, as he teams up with Justin to explore a game-changing tactic for transforming fight-heavy and blame-filled scenes into moments of creativity and joy.

If you’ve ever struggled with scenes that feel too "fighty" or end up in finger-pointing, this episode offers practical strategies to turn conflict into connection and keep the playfulness alive. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser or just starting out, there’s something here to elevate your game.

]]> Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0800 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 1241 In this episode of Improv4Improv, we’re diving into one of the trickiest challenges in long-form improv: making conflict scenes not just work, but fun!

Join Davonte Smith, a standout performer on the house team Dance Factory at the Magnet Theatre, as he teams up with Justin to explore a game-changing tactic for transforming fight-heavy and blame-filled scenes into moments of creativity and joy.

If you’ve ever struggled with scenes that feel too "fighty" or end up in finger-pointing, this episode offers practical strategies to turn conflict into connection and keep the playfulness alive. Whether you’re a seasoned improviser or just starting out, there’s something here to elevate your game.

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Steve is Doing His Part 20 20 Steve is Doing His Part full 87989474-31a8-40f8-9f54-63489888276f https://share.transistor.fm/s/befcc16c In this must-hear episode of Improv for Improv, Steve Whyte—veteran improviser and star of The Armando Diaz Experience—joins Justin D. Torres to take on one of the toughest challenges in long-form improv: keeping it clean.

They set out to answer the big questions every improv lover has wondered:
👉 How do you steer your team away from going blue?
👉 Can you create hilarious, captivating scenes without relying on cussing or shock value?
👉 What’s the secret to holding back the chaos without losing the fun?

This episode is packed with practical tips, laugh-out-loud moments, and deep dives into team dynamics that every improviser can use to up their game. Whether you're leading a long-form troupe or just love watching the magic unfold, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

]]> In this must-hear episode of Improv for Improv, Steve Whyte—veteran improviser and star of The Armando Diaz Experience—joins Justin D. Torres to take on one of the toughest challenges in long-form improv: keeping it clean.

They set out to answer the big questions every improv lover has wondered:
👉 How do you steer your team away from going blue?
👉 Can you create hilarious, captivating scenes without relying on cussing or shock value?
👉 What’s the secret to holding back the chaos without losing the fun?

This episode is packed with practical tips, laugh-out-loud moments, and deep dives into team dynamics that every improviser can use to up their game. Whether you're leading a long-form troupe or just love watching the magic unfold, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

]]> Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:00:00 -0800 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 1143 In this must-hear episode of Improv for Improv, Steve Whyte—veteran improviser and star of The Armando Diaz Experience—joins Justin D. Torres to take on one of the toughest challenges in long-form improv: keeping it clean.

They set out to answer the big questions every improv lover has wondered:
👉 How do you steer your team away from going blue?
👉 Can you create hilarious, captivating scenes without relying on cussing or shock value?
👉 What’s the secret to holding back the chaos without losing the fun?

This episode is packed with practical tips, laugh-out-loud moments, and deep dives into team dynamics that every improviser can use to up their game. Whether you're leading a long-form troupe or just love watching the magic unfold, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Max Ross Buys A Dog 19 19 Max Ross Buys A Dog full 4dff7a3b-f11d-488e-85d4-8f4aafa1fb6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf9f4446 Guess who’s back? After a year away from the stage, the incomparable Max Ross, a long-time favorite at the Magnet Theatre, returns to the mic in this special episode of Improv4Improv!

Max took a break from teams to focus on life, but trust us—his wit and charm are as sharp as ever. 🎤 In this episode, we laugh, play, and tackle the big question:
👉 How do you dive back into long-form improv after stepping away?

If you’ve ever felt rusty after time off, Max shares his fresh perspective on getting back into the groove. And if you’re here for the laughs, wait until you hear what happens when Max ends up with more than he bargained for at a ranch... 🐕

🎧 Don’t miss this hilarious episode. Check it out now at www.improv4improv.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

#ImprovPodcast #MagnetTheatre #LongFormImprov #ImprovComeback

]]> Guess who’s back? After a year away from the stage, the incomparable Max Ross, a long-time favorite at the Magnet Theatre, returns to the mic in this special episode of Improv4Improv!

Max took a break from teams to focus on life, but trust us—his wit and charm are as sharp as ever. 🎤 In this episode, we laugh, play, and tackle the big question:
👉 How do you dive back into long-form improv after stepping away?

If you’ve ever felt rusty after time off, Max shares his fresh perspective on getting back into the groove. And if you’re here for the laughs, wait until you hear what happens when Max ends up with more than he bargained for at a ranch... 🐕

🎧 Don’t miss this hilarious episode. Check it out now at www.improv4improv.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

#ImprovPodcast #MagnetTheatre #LongFormImprov #ImprovComeback

]]> Mon, 20 Jan 2025 12:17:19 -0800 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 2402 Guess who’s back? After a year away from the stage, the incomparable Max Ross, a long-time favorite at the Magnet Theatre, returns to the mic in this special episode of Improv4Improv!

Max took a break from teams to focus on life, but trust us—his wit and charm are as sharp as ever. 🎤 In this episode, we laugh, play, and tackle the big question:
👉 How do you dive back into long-form improv after stepping away?

If you’ve ever felt rusty after time off, Max shares his fresh perspective on getting back into the groove. And if you’re here for the laughs, wait until you hear what happens when Max ends up with more than he bargained for at a ranch... 🐕

🎧 Don’t miss this hilarious episode. Check it out now at www.improv4improv.com or wherever you get your podcasts!

#ImprovPodcast #MagnetTheatre #LongFormImprov #ImprovComeback

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Improper Questions at Sanket's Gap Interview 18 18 Improper Questions at Sanket's Gap Interview full 65743280-74ea-45c6-8028-eb18e770f5cc https://share.transistor.fm/s/60df9ed2 In this Episode, Sanket, in his final interview at the Gap, is asked some weird questions from Supervisor Randy. This episode has a really clear a and b section for those improvisers looking to clarify understanding segmentation of scenes. 

]]> In this Episode, Sanket, in his final interview at the Gap, is asked some weird questions from Supervisor Randy. This episode has a really clear a and b section for those improvisers looking to clarify understanding segmentation of scenes. 

]]> Fri, 10 Jan 2025 17:00:00 -0800 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 1121 In this Episode, Sanket, in his final interview at the Gap, is asked some weird questions from Supervisor Randy. This episode has a really clear a and b section for those improvisers looking to clarify understanding segmentation of scenes. 

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No A Special NPR Episode With Brent 17 17 A Special NPR Episode With Brent full 38720dd0-240e-4992-84c3-586775f6427a https://share.transistor.fm/s/ad09a182 In this Episode, Brent hosts an episode with sheep cloner and discuss goals, challenges, and how to desert your loved ones. Enjoy!

]]> In this Episode, Brent hosts an episode with sheep cloner and discuss goals, challenges, and how to desert your loved ones. Enjoy!

]]> Mon, 06 Jan 2025 20:49:57 -0800 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 2344 In this Episode, Brent hosts an episode with sheep cloner and discuss goals, challenges, and how to desert your loved ones. Enjoy!

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No The Students of Bronson McClaine 16 16 The Students of Bronson McClaine full 449955a3-deef-4c06-9183-47daaebdae9e https://share.transistor.fm/s/0fc59f92 In this Episode, Michael Lutton and Justin D. Torres do their Megan Pasta form which is essentially talking about someone who isn't there. In this case, Michael and Justin talk about Bronson McClaine an old teacher who had a profoundly negative affect on both of their lives. 

]]> In this Episode, Michael Lutton and Justin D. Torres do their Megan Pasta form which is essentially talking about someone who isn't there. In this case, Michael and Justin talk about Bronson McClaine an old teacher who had a profoundly negative affect on both of their lives. 

]]> Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:00:00 -0800 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 2909 In this Episode, Michael Lutton and Justin D. Torres do their Megan Pasta form which is essentially talking about someone who isn't there. In this case, Michael and Justin talk about Bronson McClaine an old teacher who had a profoundly negative affect on both of their lives. 

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Alex Kornfeld The Prodigal Son 15 15 Alex Kornfeld The Prodigal Son full 46e942c4-a557-4b9e-a022-56bad162e253 https://share.transistor.fm/s/aeda0b4d In this episode, Alex Kornfeld from Dance Factory joins Justin D. Torres on the podcast. In their scene, Alex is returning to his family home after searching for himself within the indigenous community, meanwhile his brother is renovating his house as a form of spite. Enjoy!

]]> In this episode, Alex Kornfeld from Dance Factory joins Justin D. Torres on the podcast. In their scene, Alex is returning to his family home after searching for himself within the indigenous community, meanwhile his brother is renovating his house as a form of spite. Enjoy!

]]> Mon, 23 Dec 2024 09:04:58 -0800 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 2414 In this episode, Alex Kornfeld from Dance Factory joins Justin D. Torres on the podcast. In their scene, Alex is returning to his family home after searching for himself within the indigenous community, meanwhile his brother is renovating his house as a form of spite. Enjoy!

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Ellie and Justin's Flower Family 14 14 Ellie and Justin's Flower Family full 889b9cf9-84bb-4f66-a0ab-65306452db8d https://share.transistor.fm/s/6bc22f86 In this episode, Justin D. Torres and Ellie Barrickman, formerly of Wet Denim, take on the tactic of stalling the scene for a bit then free for all fun after. What happens is an extremely fun scene about naming children that goes down a dark but fun path. Enjoy!

]]> In this episode, Justin D. Torres and Ellie Barrickman, formerly of Wet Denim, take on the tactic of stalling the scene for a bit then free for all fun after. What happens is an extremely fun scene about naming children that goes down a dark but fun path. Enjoy!

]]> Thu, 12 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0800 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 1872 In this episode, Justin D. Torres and Ellie Barrickman, formerly of Wet Denim, take on the tactic of stalling the scene for a bit then free for all fun after. What happens is an extremely fun scene about naming children that goes down a dark but fun path. Enjoy!

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Chris Bell and The Mighty Thumbelina 13 13 Chris Bell and The Mighty Thumbelina full b7f2491a-07fb-4fb7-9b0e-6ad14725cacc https://share.transistor.fm/s/e1ce8126 In this Episode, Justin D. Torres and Chris Bell, director of Musical Megawatt at the Magnet Theatre, take on a character scene with some matching where they really only try and juggle one idea beyond the initial fun. If you're a character improviser, take a listen. There are some really solid strategies for the character players. ENJOY!

]]> In this Episode, Justin D. Torres and Chris Bell, director of Musical Megawatt at the Magnet Theatre, take on a character scene with some matching where they really only try and juggle one idea beyond the initial fun. If you're a character improviser, take a listen. There are some really solid strategies for the character players. ENJOY!

]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:00:36 -0800 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 1157 In this Episode, Justin D. Torres and Chris Bell, director of Musical Megawatt at the Magnet Theatre, take on a character scene with some matching where they really only try and juggle one idea beyond the initial fun. If you're a character improviser, take a listen. There are some really solid strategies for the character players. ENJOY!

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Rajyashree Sen Wants To Be The Fun Boss 12 12 Rajyashree Sen Wants To Be The Fun Boss full 65afa7f9-2931-40fa-a90c-a02a3d08190a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f6fc59d2 In their second scene, Rajyashree Sen and Justin D. Torres take on the A Section B Section tactic for the scene. Rajy ends up being a startup boss who has a drinking problem. Enjoy

]]> In their second scene, Rajyashree Sen and Justin D. Torres take on the A Section B Section tactic for the scene. Rajy ends up being a startup boss who has a drinking problem. Enjoy

]]> Wed, 27 Nov 2024 20:10:20 -0800 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 1094 In their second scene, Rajyashree Sen and Justin D. Torres take on the A Section B Section tactic for the scene. Rajy ends up being a startup boss who has a drinking problem. Enjoy

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Dennis Gives Advice To His Tailor 11 11 Dennis Gives Advice To His Tailor full 379aa545-3622-4fe4-b35f-e1d6c3a72d15 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9a52ddd8 In this episode, Dennis Pacheco and Justin D. Torres attempt a very simple exercise of grounding into making a move that's weird and utilizing that as the main driver to affect the scene.  Simple though hard to do, really has some amazing fun results.

]]> In this episode, Dennis Pacheco and Justin D. Torres attempt a very simple exercise of grounding into making a move that's weird and utilizing that as the main driver to affect the scene.  Simple though hard to do, really has some amazing fun results.

]]> Sat, 16 Nov 2024 10:36:21 -0800 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 1075 In this episode, Dennis Pacheco and Justin D. Torres attempt a very simple exercise of grounding into making a move that's weird and utilizing that as the main driver to affect the scene.  Simple though hard to do, really has some amazing fun results.

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Davonte Smith Wants His Therapist Beaten 10 10 Davonte Smith Wants His Therapist Beaten full c25902ca-1a3a-43ed-8188-d7c4d24258bc https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc96820a In this episode, Davonte Smith, improviser on Dance Factory and Horse Girl and creator of the Block Party show, talks with Justin D. Torres about improv, group scenes, and takes on a really fun grounded scene that stays grounded and ends crazy fun. Enjoy!

]]> In this episode, Davonte Smith, improviser on Dance Factory and Horse Girl and creator of the Block Party show, talks with Justin D. Torres about improv, group scenes, and takes on a really fun grounded scene that stays grounded and ends crazy fun. Enjoy!

]]> Sun, 10 Nov 2024 12:26:56 -0800 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 2641 In this episode, Davonte Smith, improviser on Dance Factory and Horse Girl and creator of the Block Party show, talks with Justin D. Torres about improv, group scenes, and takes on a really fun grounded scene that stays grounded and ends crazy fun. Enjoy!

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Steve Whyte and the Chamber of Healing 9 9 Steve Whyte and the Chamber of Healing full 38e79430-f968-4e3a-b2c6-ae32a80691a0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/29c14294 In this episode, Justin D. Torres does a scene with veteran improviser, Steve Whyte. They've been on multiple teams together over the last decade and their comfort with each other causes a relatively blue scene in the most fun way. Enjoy!

]]> In this episode, Justin D. Torres does a scene with veteran improviser, Steve Whyte. They've been on multiple teams together over the last decade and their comfort with each other causes a relatively blue scene in the most fun way. Enjoy!

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:24:35 -0700 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 2531 In this episode, Justin D. Torres does a scene with veteran improviser, Steve Whyte. They've been on multiple teams together over the last decade and their comfort with each other causes a relatively blue scene in the most fun way. Enjoy!

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Sanket Sends His Daughter Away 8 8 Sanket Sends His Daughter Away full c90d89b3-8331-4ee2-b45f-f3296ce35ea0 https://share.transistor.fm/s/efc2fd13 In this episode, Justin D. Torres improvises with Sanket Rane. Former teammates on Janet, Sanket and Justin fail an attempt at a challenge but in the process have a pretty awesome scene where a rich father has to explain to his daughter why he's sending her away to her Aunt's farm. Enjoy!

]]> In this episode, Justin D. Torres improvises with Sanket Rane. Former teammates on Janet, Sanket and Justin fail an attempt at a challenge but in the process have a pretty awesome scene where a rich father has to explain to his daughter why he's sending her away to her Aunt's farm. Enjoy!

]]> Sat, 19 Oct 2024 10:28:32 -0700 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 1550 In this episode, Justin D. Torres improvises with Sanket Rane. Former teammates on Janet, Sanket and Justin fail an attempt at a challenge but in the process have a pretty awesome scene where a rich father has to explain to his daughter why he's sending her away to her Aunt's farm. Enjoy!

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Killing Brent William's Pet 7 7 Killing Brent William's Pet full ff25393f-fe1e-43ed-80a6-f51c1233bbd6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/229818dd Brent Williams, member of Dance Party and former member of Horse Girl and Lil Spoon, joins Justin D. Torres on the podcast. They take on one of the most hardest initiations out there. Enjoy!

]]> Brent Williams, member of Dance Party and former member of Horse Girl and Lil Spoon, joins Justin D. Torres on the podcast. They take on one of the most hardest initiations out there. Enjoy!

]]> Sat, 05 Oct 2024 02:14:35 -0700 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 1980 Brent Williams, member of Dance Party and former member of Horse Girl and Lil Spoon, joins Justin D. Torres on the podcast. They take on one of the most hardest initiations out there. Enjoy!

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Presentational Improv and Michael Lutton's Twin 6 6 Presentational Improv and Michael Lutton's Twin full 567cf680-1cc9-431f-ae04-9572aa6eae7f https://share.transistor.fm/s/fab1c81d Michael Lutton, artistic director of the Magnet Theatre, joins Justin D. Torres and they take on the dreaded presentational start to a scene. Enjoy!

]]> Michael Lutton, artistic director of the Magnet Theatre, joins Justin D. Torres and they take on the dreaded presentational start to a scene. Enjoy!

]]> Sat, 05 Oct 2024 01:51:59 -0700 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 2283 Michael Lutton, artistic director of the Magnet Theatre, joins Justin D. Torres and they take on the dreaded presentational start to a scene. Enjoy!

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Ellie Barrickman, A Stranger with Questions 5 5 Ellie Barrickman, A Stranger with Questions full f4f7d773-7f4f-435e-8cd0-7f5e7d29b9bd https://share.transistor.fm/s/20e0a29a Ellie Barrickman is an amazing improviser formerly of Wet Denim. In this episode, she improvises a scene with Justin where they play with questions. The scene also breaks the rule of being strangers. However, with some grounding and earnest playing, it turns out to be a really fun scene. Enjoy!

]]> Ellie Barrickman is an amazing improviser formerly of Wet Denim. In this episode, she improvises a scene with Justin where they play with questions. The scene also breaks the rule of being strangers. However, with some grounding and earnest playing, it turns out to be a really fun scene. Enjoy!

]]> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 23:15:44 -0700 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 1117 Ellie Barrickman is an amazing improviser formerly of Wet Denim. In this episode, she improvises a scene with Justin where they play with questions. The scene also breaks the rule of being strangers. However, with some grounding and earnest playing, it turns out to be a really fun scene. Enjoy!

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Chris Bell Wants to Be Grounded 4 4 Chris Bell Wants to Be Grounded full 56a6f1e0-726f-412f-b515-8a11f9cfe68d https://share.transistor.fm/s/8274e22e In this episode, Justin D. Torres talks to Chris Bell, artistic director of Musical Megawatt, about grounding. Often improvisers, later in their training years, find the need to do grounded work. Justin and Chris talk out some strategies on how to get to grounded work quicker but still keep the discovery aspect of improv. They talk about how to ground scenes without initiating a grounded scene.  Enjoy!

]]> In this episode, Justin D. Torres talks to Chris Bell, artistic director of Musical Megawatt, about grounding. Often improvisers, later in their training years, find the need to do grounded work. Justin and Chris talk out some strategies on how to get to grounded work quicker but still keep the discovery aspect of improv. They talk about how to ground scenes without initiating a grounded scene.  Enjoy!

]]> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:23:39 -0700 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 2884 In this episode, Justin D. Torres talks to Chris Bell, artistic director of Musical Megawatt, about grounding. Often improvisers, later in their training years, find the need to do grounded work. Justin and Chris talk out some strategies on how to get to grounded work quicker but still keep the discovery aspect of improv. They talk about how to ground scenes without initiating a grounded scene.  Enjoy!

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Monoscene, Harold, Spokane No Don't Be Emotional with Rajyashree Sen 3 3 Don't Be Emotional with Rajyashree Sen full b73d02c4-61df-43df-90bf-7dbe999bdf5f https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b96f9b9 In this episode, Justin D. Torres talks with Rajyashree Sen about her improv journey and how she's feeling a bit stuck in improv. Rajy is on Behemoth at the Magnet and is an emotional force. She often gets big laughs all the time through emotional reactions. In this scene, Justin and Rajy hold back pushing those emotions and see how far they can go with it. Enjoy! 

]]> In this episode, Justin D. Torres talks with Rajyashree Sen about her improv journey and how she's feeling a bit stuck in improv. Rajy is on Behemoth at the Magnet and is an emotional force. She often gets big laughs all the time through emotional reactions. In this scene, Justin and Rajy hold back pushing those emotions and see how far they can go with it. Enjoy! 

]]> Sat, 14 Sep 2024 20:59:18 -0700 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 984 In this episode, Justin D. Torres talks with Rajyashree Sen about her improv journey and how she's feeling a bit stuck in improv. Rajy is on Behemoth at the Magnet and is an emotional force. She often gets big laughs all the time through emotional reactions. In this scene, Justin and Rajy hold back pushing those emotions and see how far they can go with it. Enjoy! 

]]> Improv, Long Form, Comedy, Craft, How To No Starting with Questions with Dennis Pacheco 2 2 Starting with Questions with Dennis Pacheco full 2749ad84-60ea-4e57-8bc2-01b4ad60fca4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4f88699d In this episode, Justin D. Torres has Dennis Pacheco (The Music Industry, Janet, The Armando Diaz Experience) on to do a full scene where we start with questions. By starting with agreement, even by breaking the rules, discovery, fun, and surprising scene work can happen!

]]> In this episode, Justin D. Torres has Dennis Pacheco (The Music Industry, Janet, The Armando Diaz Experience) on to do a full scene where we start with questions. By starting with agreement, even by breaking the rules, discovery, fun, and surprising scene work can happen!

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:54:56 -0700 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 1499 In this episode, Justin D. Torres has Dennis Pacheco (The Music Industry, Janet, The Armando Diaz Experience) on to do a full scene where we start with questions. By starting with agreement, even by breaking the rules, discovery, fun, and surprising scene work can happen!

]]> Improv, Long Form, Funny, No What I Needed as an Improviser 1 1 What I Needed as an Improviser full b0baf908-dfc8-4af8-8475-5a846761d5d2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2e2ba0a5 In our first episode, Justin D. Torres talks about when he realized that most longform stagnates within the first few minutes of forms.  In his quest for improv discovery, he created Improv4Improv to be able truly improvise with improvisers. 

]]> In our first episode, Justin D. Torres talks about when he realized that most longform stagnates within the first few minutes of forms.  In his quest for improv discovery, he created Improv4Improv to be able truly improvise with improvisers. 

]]> Tue, 10 Sep 2024 10:50:32 -0700 Justin D. Torres Justin D. Torres 599 In our first episode, Justin D. Torres talks about when he realized that most longform stagnates within the first few minutes of forms.  In his quest for improv discovery, he created Improv4Improv to be able truly improvise with improvisers. 

]]> Improv, Long Form, Magnet Theater, Improviser No