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General and surprising competence porn

I've been thinking about what Likewise: Dinner party was really about for me as a director. Two new pieces of interesting came into my inbox this week, and they relate to this. The first is the concept of insights being a combination of general and surprising. I think this is the essence of improv that I love to watch: it's true because it's general. It's funny because it's surprising. Even for the players. You can read this article here . Secondly I read a review of Aaron Sorkin's directorial debut film, and they mentioned competence porn . It's all about smart people doing smart things. And that's what dinner party is about. We've finished our run at the Fringe and I'm really grateful to have had such a splendidly competent cast. May our "porn" career be long. Let's see what general and surprising stuff we'll cook up for next time!

Behind the curtain: How do you get into the cast?

What we know about improvising is that it's so cool that you're unlikely to be in the audience for long before you want to try it. Here is how I cast (today!). I give preference to those who have completed some long form training (the more, the better)* actively rehearsing with a troupe or at drop in classes are improv junkies are women have lived more than 30 years support the show and the improv community return emails, facebook messages and texts turn up to rehearsals show up to shows on time I like. I am constantly juggling my priorities with casting because I long to be fair, and I also know that the fairest thing I can do to in providing a space for improvisers to play is be happy doing it. So that's why I've added the last criteria! I dearly want to support improvisers in Sydney, and I dearly want to see and play in excellent improvised scenes. I appreciate all those of you who want to play and who love improv like I love improvising! I

Stuff and nonsense

So far in the 3 years likewise has been around it has been a carefully curated show. I've chosen players with various biases. Make way for Stuff and Nonsense! Stuff and nonsense has two components. Firstly a curated section of people who i love to see play. Then open jams on stage. This means players of any experience can join in. You'll see super expertise and you'll see people who have never stepped on stage before. You can just watch (we always love audience) or you can put your name into the hat to try it too. To watch turn up at 730 for the show . You'll see the new talent do their level best. It will be funny because by its nature improvisation is unexpected. And that makes you laugh. And some of it will be great! To play register at 7:20 . There'll be a short show first then the jam will begin! Here's the new poster for the season. Look forward to seeing you then.

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