In this episode if of the Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast, Neil offers challenges to Adam, Kristen, Claire & Gail.

Musical Improv Shop Talk Podcast

Skills and Challenges

On this episode, Musical Director John Sturk (ComedySportz) spends a lot of time with the crew (Gail,  Adam, Claire, Kristen and Neil) as we take care to train our storytelling impulses. Here's Walking Through.

Walking Through

This week the Gang play with Sarah Murphy (ComedySportz Chicago, Riff) to play with expanding the universe of an improvised musical! 

Heighten Brighten Enlighten

The Glitter Island Gang meet up with Keenan Camp (Riff) to explore more characters we might meet along the way! 

Who's Who Part 2

Kristen, Adam and Claire chat with Gail and Neil about the kinds of characters that show up in narratives, and how to play protagonists.

Who's Who Part 1

Kristen, Adam and Claire chat with Gail and Neil about the kinds of characters that show up in narratives, and how to play protagonists. 

The Glitter Island Gang hang out with friend Brian Sebby to explore openings for musical improv shows!

Open It Up

Neil Figuracion returns with Gail Gallagher on the keys, Adam Mizner at the helm, with new regular castmates Kristen Britt & Claire Parlette. We hang with Wesley Whitaker to talk about scenes in musical improv. What makes them fun? What keeps you coming back? 

The Scene

Calling us on his time off is Chris "Shockwave" Sullivan. Shockwave is the beatboxing powerhouse of the long running freestyle rap group Freestyle Love Supreme, who are now enjoying a run as one of the hottest tickets on Broadway! Chris chats with Neil, Gail & Adam about comedy, Hip Hop, beatboxing & children's education. Plus exercises and playtime! 

Shockwave from Freestyle Love Supreme

Here's a special episode of the Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast: De/Mystifying Rap! Gail Gallagher, Neil Figuracion & Adam Mizner meet up with Dylan Carey (Groovebox) and Zheryk Badugu (the Smokeout) for a spirited conversation about RAP. Ranging from the very basics to finding more expressive grooves and playing beyond stereotypes, listen in and discover some inspiring exercises! 

De/Mystifying Rap

Here's a second collection of extra clips! Neil & Gail are joined by Adam Mizner, Ashley Geron, Wes Hughes, Sam Cain, Nicole Frydman, Steph McCullough, Kristen Britt, McCall Logan and Mel Bee.  Listen up for a collection of new tunes, trials and togetherness here on the Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast! 

Bonus Bonuses - Full Circle!

Here is a compilation of our Patreon clips from episodes 3-5! Neil & Gail goof around with Adam Mizner, Nelson Velasquez, Nicole Frydman, Jessica Landis, Allie Ring, Ian Goldsmith, Jed Levine, Chris Terry and Sophie Scanlon. Listen to a whole bunch of new games, interviews, original sets and songs, only here on the Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast! 

Bonus Round

Season Finale!  For our final episode of our first season, Gail Gallagher and Neil Figuracion chew the fat with Adam Mizner, Kristen Britt, McCall Logan and Mel Bee for a rousing discussion of Point of View in musical improv. This is an episode full of chills. Don't miss it! 

Episode 8 - Point of View

For this episode Neil Figuracion, Gail Gallagher and Adam Mizner jump down the rabbit hole with Dr Steph McCullough. We dig into a discussion of musical direction and build some challenges on the spot! For access to additional interviews, songs, scenes and silliness subscribe to the Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast on Patreon.

Episode 7 - Steph-isode

Gail Gallagher and Neil Figuracion share the table and a lot of laughs with Adam Mizner, Wes Hughes, Ashley Geron, Sam Cain and Nicole Frydman. The topic today is MELODY! For access to additional interviews, exercises, songs and silliness, subscribe to the Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast on Patreon. 

Episode 6 - Exploring Melody

The Musical Improv Shop Talk podcast is a place to come to nerd out about making up songs on the spot!