The Mission
I am dedicated to creating a workshop space that is safe and supportive. I am committed to protecting my students physical, mental and emotional health and will work tirelessly to provide a safe & secure place to explore & grow. I will, at all times, support my students artistic & personal development and will encourage them to embrace brave choices… even if they lead to what some may call, “failure.” I will praise my students in their brave-failures as well as their successes.
As part of a safe & secure workshop space, I will live up to the highest standards of personal & professional conduct.
I will not intentionally expose my students (or allow them to be exposed to) to disparagement, sarcasm or ridicule. I will at all times protect the personal and/or confidential information of my students and colleagues. I will deal with each student with consideration and will seek to resolve problems with understanding and an open mind.
I prize process & development above all.
"Scotty offered our community a space to be vulnerable and expansive and to grow a place to learn and experience improvisation. He shared his brilliance with kindness and generosity. The weekend was everything I had hoped for and more. THANK YOU! Until next time... with appreciation and gratitude..."
– Jill Freidmutter
Ithaca Longform Improv Ithaca NY
Principles of Improvisation:
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Make active and positive choices
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Support & enjoy the physical, verbal and emotional reality of the scene.
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It’s an actor’s job to justify the information that’s been established and use it in the scene.
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You are an important person and you have important things to say. Be seen. Be heard.
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Be right here, right now.