Chris Read

Hellooo! Here is an #introduction post.

I'm an improviser based in Norwich in the UK. I founded Dogface Improv about five years ago and we have a growing community of lovely folks here.

We love having improvisers come and visit to play or teach, and Norwich isn't as far away as you think, so tap me up if you'd like to visit.

I'm a Web /App Programmer by day.

I love Sci-fi and music.

#improv #php #laravel #norwich

Dec 18, 2022 at 10:27pmWeb
Show threadPaul SermonDec 19, 2022
@ChrisDogface any tips for establishing local improv?
#improv #improvcomedy
Show threadChris ReadDec 21, 2022

@paulsermon hey Paul. Be prepared to start small I think. The first class we ran we scraped together 8 people and it built from there. I had massive imposter syndrome for the first two years, you just have to keep going and embrace failure as much as a coach / founder as you do as a performer.

On a practical note, course grad shows are great - friends and family come along and see how fun it looks then book on the next course.

Show threadChris ReadDec 21, 2022
@paulsermon oh, and connect with the closest group to you doing the same thing, even if they're relatively far away. They'll almost certainly be delighted to have some connection / support and you can possibly join forces to put on shows, have guest coaches etc.
Show threadPaul SermonDec 21, 2022
@ChrisDogface great tips!
From one web developer to another, thanks.