Zenprov

Chicago Improv Associates
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Marshall Stern and Nancy Howland Walker host a series of podcasts about the art of Improvisational Acting in general and Zenprov, how Zen thought relates and helps you as an actor, in particular.

  1. 08/12/2017

    64. Zenprov:Diversity,Inclusiveness,Health

    Inspired by a post by Lauren Morris on diversity and a comment by Ann Crippen, pointing out the need to deal with diversity issues in Improv. With our special guest Dale Smith, longtime Zenprov listener and Director of Marketing for SAK Comedy Lab in Orlando, we explore a zen approach at understanding the issue of diversity, inclusiveness and what it says about the health of our art form as well as thigh health of our individual projects.         http://www.Chicagoimprovassociates.com

    31 min

  2. 01/17/2017

    63. Zenprov: Trumprov

    With the election of Donald Trump creating a wave of strong reactions around the world politics is currently a very important and relevant subject to include in your shows. It is also a minefield that can leave people offended and angry and leave any troupe ultimately very lonely on show nights. This episode deals with using the Buddha's tests for Right Speech to ensure you are coming from a pure and loving place so that you can effectively communicate with your audience. It can also be used in your daily life in dealing with the current political situations around the world.

    34 min

  3. 06/05/2016

    62. Zenprov : Surrender

    Our first post heart transplant episode talks about our experiences in the hospital and beyond with the greatest lesson we both learned from this experience. This is all about Surrender. We have talked about letting go and trusting in the past. This is light years beyond that. Surrender is an order of magnitude beyond anything we have talked about before. Enjoy!       www.chicagoimprovassociates.com

    32 min

  4. 01/09/2016

    61. Zenprov : Buddai

    In September we received a request from a listener to do a short Podcast on the subject of Buddai which everyone thinks is the Buddha. You've seen the little smiling fat guy in Chinese restaurants? That's Buddai. In this short Podcast we will tell you all about Buddai and why he is so often confused with the Buddha.               Chicago Improv Associates

    33 min

  5. 09/22/2015

    60. Zenprov: Love

    On our 60th Episode we go to the fundamental ground of everything as we discuss the role of Love in our performance and our preparation as well as our daily lives. Chicago Improv Associates

    36 min

  6. 08/03/2015

    59. Zenprov: Post-V (as in Vipassana)

    Back from a ten day intensive Vipassana retreat Nancy and Marshall share their experiences and insights in this somewhat extended Episode.                 Chicago Improv Associates

    40 min

  7. 07/20/2015

    58. Zenprov: Pre-V (as in Vipassana)

    In a few days Nancy and Marshall will be attending a ten day intensive silent meditation retreat known as Vipassana. Issues related to meditation and letting go are discussed in preperation for the retreat. This is the first part of a two parter, the second half of which will be recorded and uploaded after the ten day Vipassana.    Chicago Improv Associates

    33 min

  8. 03/11/2015

    57. Zenprov: The True Self

    Understanding the Nature of the True Self as opposed to remaining stuck in your ego is the key to solving any number of issues in your performance and your life. In this Episode Nancy and Marshall explore the ins and outs of accessing the Source of Genius by becoming who you really are.     www.chicagoimprovassociates.com

    29 min
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Marshall Stern and Nancy Howland Walker host a series of podcasts about the art of Improvisational Acting in general and Zenprov, how Zen thought relates and helps you as an actor, in particular.

Information

  • Creator
    Chicago Improv Associates
  • Years Active
    2007 - 2017
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Marshall Stern, Nancy Howland Walker
  • Show Website
    Zenprov

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