Take the Risk

Hey guys,
So, last week I auditioned for my University's competitive Improv team who will be competing in Summit in Montreal. I am not a great Improv-er so I was not planning on auditioning-you know, no risk no chance of failure. Anyway, I got this really good pep talk from one of my coaches, basically telling me to go for it-have a good time and get some experience.

Before Monday's audition I was miserable-I didn't want to be there and I had convinced myself I had failed before I even started but was ready to try anyway. I had no clue how I had done until I got the email asking me to audition again on Wednesday-I was CONVINCED that they were just being nice, but I went out and auditioned anyway-that time I actually saw some good parts to my performance. So Friday came, the day we were supposed to find out the team-I checked my email and low and behold-I am on the team.

So, I am really excited about that, obviously (Even though I think they were just being nice and liked my passion for Improv) and it has definitely inspired me to take more risks-something that is a must in Improv. I have always been a risk when it comes to taking risks-I'll do it on stage sometimes but definitely not in real life.

RISKS-doing something that can either be REALLY GOOD or REALLY BAD...it's pretty much one or the other. An example of a risk in Improv is coming in to a scene with a really major character OR putting political humour in your scenes which can get you in trouble or totally fall flat, but could also totally work out and save a scene.

We were told during the auditions-if you are going to fall on your face-do it with dignity-but at least have the guts to take the risk in the first place.

Anyway, I should be working on a project that is due today so I should go. Comment if you read :) If there is anything you want to say to me-feel free...I love feedback :)

Improv For Life
Katie