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I am pretty lucky.I just got back from working with TBA theater, an amazing theater company in Anchorage, AK for two weeks. I had a wonderful time and absolutely fell in love with the staff and creative leaders at the theater. They embodied so many things that I love in a creative organization: artistic excellence, a dedication to education, unbridled passion, and endless compassion.They are also some of the most genuinely generous and kind people I have gotten to work with.The company is not…See More
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I am pretty lucky.I just got back from working with TBA theater, an amazing theater company in Anchorage, AK for two weeks. I had a wonderful time and absolutely fell in love with the staff and creative leaders at the theater. They embodied so many things that I love in a creative organization: artistic excellence, a dedication to education, unbridled passion, and endless compassion.They are also some of the most genuinely generous and kind people I have gotten to work with.The company is not…See More
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Theater Hipster

This weekend, a friend of mine asked what my favorite play was. I proceeded to rattle off three little known new works - two plays by CalArts playwrights and an off-Broadway play that ran 6 weeks in a 50 seat theater in NYC. My friend then followed up with, "what about more mainstream plays or musicals? Any current favorites?" "Not really. I haven't seen anything…See More
Jun 24
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Theater Hipster

This weekend, a friend of mine asked what my favorite play was. I proceeded to rattle off three little known new works - two plays by CalArts playwrights and an off-Broadway play that ran 6 weeks in a 50 seat theater in NYC. My friend then followed up with, "what about more mainstream plays or musicals? Any current favorites?" "Not really. I haven't seen anything…See More
Jun 24
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I'm currently in Anchorage, Alaska, lesson planning for an improv class I am to teach for TBA, a theater company here.I had just driven 4061 miles with two friends on an improv and filming trip.I have a tendency to be long winded, but today I'll try to keep it brief:If you get the chance in your art practice, travel.Scratch that. Look for every chance you can in your art practice to travel.This isn't just (or even primarily) about bringing your art to new and broader horizons. It's about…See More
Jun 17
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I'm currently in Anchorage, Alaska, lesson planning for an improv class I am to teach for TBA, a theater company here.I had just driven 4061 miles with two friends on an improv and filming trip.I have a tendency to be long winded, but today I'll try to keep it brief:If you get the chance in your art practice, travel.Scratch that. Look for every chance you can in your art practice to travel.This isn't just (or even primarily) about bringing your art to new and broader horizons. It's about…See More
Jun 17
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Tall Grande Venti Presents: Donuts in Alaska!

Today is an exciting day.Today marks the day that Tall Grande Venti, an improv troupe composed of Sarah, Casey, and I, begin our drive from Los Angeles, California to Soldotna, Alaska.(Follow our adventure on Twitter, Facebook, and …See More
Jun 10
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M. Yichao commented on Richelle Thompson's blog post Ready, Set... Puke!
"I love this play, and remember being thoroughly astonished when the vomit moment happened. Super fun read on how you guys solved this props conundrum! "
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Tall Grande Venti Presents: Donuts in Alaska!

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Tall Grande Venti Presents: Donuts in Alaska!

Today is an exciting day.Today marks the day that Tall Grande Venti, an improv troupe composed of Sarah, Casey, and I, begin our drive from Los Angeles, California to Soldotna, Alaska.(Follow our adventure on Twitter, Facebook, and …See More
Jun 9
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Survival Jobs

10 days ago, I graduated from my MFA acting program. It was an exciting day filled with gravitas and appreciation for the serious and studious undertaking I had just completed. ...or maybe I walked across the stage to receive my diploma from CalArts in a Where the Wild Things Are wolf suit.I'm a grown up with an advanced degree!As I'm shifting from school into the "real world," a few big questions loom before me. Top of the list of course, is "where will I live?" and "how will I pay the…See More
May 27
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Survival Jobs

10 days ago, I graduated from my MFA acting program. It was an exciting day filled with gravitas and appreciation for the serious and studious undertaking I had just completed. ...or maybe I walked across the stage to receive my diploma from CalArts in a Where the Wild Things Are wolf suit.I'm a grown up with an advanced degree!As I'm shifting from school into the "real world," a few big questions loom before me. Top of the list of course, is "where will I live?" and "how will I pay the…See More
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Try to Make It Bad

I've discovered a little secret to doing great work:TRY to do bad work.When I first started writing, I would often obsess about each specific scene. I wanted to make sure everything was perfect. I wanted to make sure the story or the play I was working on was really great, that it was strong and interesting and would change the landscape of American theater... or at least that it would impress my playwriting 101 class.When I was in my first lead role, I was really nervous about getting it right…See More
May 20
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Try to Make It Bad

I've discovered a little secret to doing great work:TRY to do bad work.When I first started writing, I would often obsess about each specific scene. I wanted to make sure everything was perfect. I wanted to make sure the story or the play I was working on was really great, that it was strong and interesting and would change the landscape of American theater... or at least that it would impress my playwriting 101 class.When I was in my first lead role, I was really nervous about getting it right…See More
May 20
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Anagogical Chaos

In undergrad, I had a brilliant English professor for my advanced creative writing courses: TM McNally.www.tmmcnally.comMy first impression of Professor McNally was him being over 40 minutes late, bursting in the room, looking about, and declaring in a short staccato: "Am I late?" Followed by immediately launching into what appeared to be a random ramble of nonsense. Two hours of talking later,…See More
May 13
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M. Yichao posted a blog post

Anagogical Chaos

In undergrad, I had a brilliant English professor for my advanced creative writing courses: TM McNally.www.tmmcnally.comMy first impression of Professor McNally was him being over 40 minutes late, bursting in the room, looking about, and declaring in a short staccato: "Am I late?" Followed by immediately launching into what appeared to be a random ramble of nonsense. Two hours of talking later,…See More
May 13
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I am pretty lucky.



I just got back from working with TBA theater, an amazing theater company in Anchorage, AK for two weeks. I had a wonderful time and absolutely fell in love with the staff and creative leaders at the theater. They embodied so many things that I love in a creative organization: artistic excellence, a dedication to education, unbridled passion, and endless compassion.



They are also some of the most genuinely generous and kind people I have gotten to work… Continue

Posted on July 1, 2013 at 10:03am

Theater Hipster

This weekend, a friend of mine asked what my favorite play was. I proceeded to rattle off three little known new works - two plays by CalArts playwrights and an off-Broadway play that ran 6 weeks in a 50 seat theater in NYC. My friend then followed up with, "what about more mainstream plays or musicals? Any current favorites?"



"Not…

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Posted on June 24, 2013 at 10:30am

Travel

I'm currently in Anchorage, Alaska, lesson planning for an improv class I am to teach for TBA, a theater company here.



I had just driven 4061 miles with two friends on an improv and filming trip.



I have a tendency to be long winded, but today I'll try to keep it brief:



If you get the chance in your art practice, travel.



Scratch that. Look for every chance you can in your art practice to travel.



This isn't just (or even primarily) about… Continue

Posted on June 17, 2013 at 11:04am

Tall Grande Venti Presents: Donuts in Alaska!

Today is an exciting day.

Today marks the day that Tall Grande Venti, an improv troupe composed of Sarah, Casey, and I, begin our drive from Los Angeles, California to Soldotna, Alaska.

(Follow our adventure on Twitter, Facebook, and …

Continue

Posted on June 9, 2013 at 8:30pm

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