Faraway Theater Is Making It Up As They Go

Show Notes

Building a Community Through Improv:

  • Growth of audiences at local venues like Saturn and the establishment of Faraway Theater.
  • The teamwork and trust essential in forming a business partnership centered around comedy and community.

The Art of Improvisation:

    • Teaching methodologies focused on comfort, vulnerability and advanced improv techniques like the Herald form.
    • Application of improv in non-performance settings, including corporate training for team building.

    Challenges and Rewards of Running an Improv Theater:

      • Efforts in curriculum development that capture the essence of their group’s uniqueness.
      • Non-performance opportunities and community engagement initiatives including the new improv for anxiety class led by a licensed therapist.

      Entrepreneurship in the Arts:

        • Balancing full-time jobs while managing a theater, creating a curriculum and handling ticketing systems.
        • Starting with passion and adapting to fulfill community needs effectively.

        Maintaining Engagement:

          • Importance of engaging with the audience and creating a sense of belonging through themed shows and thoughtful branding.
          • The role of physical environment in enhancing the theatrical experience and audience immersion.

          Find full show notes at carrierollwagen.com.

          Carrie Rollwagen

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