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"Duolingo for Gibberish" [guest blog]
In his most recent blog, Annex Improv guest teacher David Raitt offers some practical techniques to get better at speaking gibberish. Dave and I agree completely that practising gibberish is great for rounding out the Improvisor's pallette, because it compels us to use 'other' forms of communication, besides English. Â [full post linked below] " Gibberish is a made-up language improvisers speak using completely random sounds. It has no verbal content, which encourages us to be

Brian G.
Nov 61 min read
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Annex Improv-4 Parts (of make-em ups)
📌 EPISODE 1: Positive Addiction [Latin: Improvisus Spontaneus Gimme-us] Why laughter hooks harder than caffeine—and why improv is the...

Brian G.
Aug 311 min read
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Improv On-Camera, FTW!
Brand new Annex Improv student Bryan McGahey pulled me aside during class break to tell me an Annex Improv Success Story . He was tasked...

Brian G.
Aug 241 min read
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PowerPoint Improv Showcase - Wed. May 28, 3pm, 720 Bathurst St.
by David Raitt - guest facilitator for ‘ PowerPoint Improv’ FREE EVENT! Our PowerPoint Improv Showcase is on Wednesday, May 28th, from...

Brian G.
May 252 min read
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The Space Between 'Yes' & 'And'
[AI generated subheading #1] "Field trip highlight: watching an improv vet weaponize hesitation so hard that it became the entire plot."...

Brian G.
Apr 274 min read
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Family Night '25 Holiday Partee
What a fabulous night of Improv and Laugh Therapy for Annex Improv's current class and their Family & Friends last night at our get...

Brian G.
Feb 181 min read
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FAMILY (& FRIENDS) DAY AT ANNEX IMPROV
This coming ' Family Day ' (Holiday Monday, February 17th), we continue the Annex Improv tradition of inviting family and friends to one....

Brian G.
Jan 161 min read
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Improv Comedy IN THE NEWS...
Here's some stuff from a monthly internet robot sweep that Google does for moi. Detroit Creativity Project comedy show to benefit the...

Brian G.
Dec 4, 20231 min read
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The Improv Illusionist (30% off book!)
Here's a note from David Raitt, an Annex Improv guest teacher that specializes in Physical Improv. Dave has written a short book, which...

Brian G.
Dec 1, 20231 min read
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"Gathering Community"... through Improv!
Annex Improv Guest Blog- Dihan Chandra Hi! I woke up today totally thinking of better things I could have said last night - you too? It’s...

Brian G.
Nov 23, 20231 min read
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Field Trip 2-Nite, Monday Aug 28
There's an Improv show tonight at Comedy Bar West that should be at Massey Hall. It's called "PARTY HARD HARD PARTY" and the talent...

Brian G.
Aug 28, 20231 min read
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"You’re not just an improviser — YOU are an Illusionist"
Improv Illusionist Blog: "You create stories, characters, and worlds from nothing. You make the audience see what isn’t there." David...

Brian G.
Aug 22, 20231 min read
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Bribados In Paradise
I went to Barbados for the whole month of July. Yes, I am quite wealthy, thanks for asking! JK, I was mostly house/dog-sitting for my...

Brian G.
Aug 4, 20231 min read
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Shy Barrie Real Estate Agent Sings in Front of Strangers!
Hey Brian, I wanted to let you know how much I have enjoyed your Improv classes. What a great way to get comfortable in front of a crowd...

Brian G.
Jul 31, 20232 min read
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IF YOU'RE SCARED TO DO IMPROV...
If you're scared to do improv, just be yourself and, at the very least, do it for your mom (or someone else who loves you) Submitted by...

Brian G.
Feb 17, 20233 min read
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January Improv 'Sunday Sampler' #1
What a great group turned up for our first Sunday Sampler on January 15. The 90 minute session was SOLD OUT, and the participants were...

Brian G.
Jan 15, 20231 min read
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Student Info - January Classes @ Annex Improv
Improv Friends, I am Brian, and I run this thing. I'm sending this 'All-Members' email to everyone that signed up for the 4 different...

Brian G.
Jan 13, 20232 min read
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4 Classes to Choo-Choo Choose From
It's tough to get outta the house these days, so we're offering 4 different class time slots to make it easier to come right after work....

Brian G.
Jan 6, 20231 min read
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Old Year's Night
Old Year's Night is what they call it in Barbados where I spent a few years in the 90s. And it seems fitting at Annex Improv to recognize...

Brian G.
Dec 31, 20222 min read
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AnnImpVersary Photo Blast
Thanks to all who came out to the Annex Improv 10th "AnnImpversary" Party; it was great to see you! [feat. 72 delightful Krispy Kreme...

Brian G.
Dec 24, 20221 min read
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