Muprov Musings: Exceptionally Average Improv
Muprov Musings: Exceptionally Average Improv, is a podcast that teaches Long-form, Narrative, Theatrical, Improvisation, or as we call it: Muprov. The hosts, Hal Munger and Julian Bernado are experienced and innovative Muprovisors, who are excited to spread the word about their favorite ways of doing their favorite activity. On the show they provided practice plans that you can use for your ensemble, teach fun formats, and chat with guests who bring a wide variety of perspectives! Intro Music By Sebastian Blue Hochman
Why Mu?
1) Mu is the greek root of words like muse and music. Ancient poets would invoke the Muses before telling an Epic story. Like an Epic, our shows are long and follow a continuous narrative.
2) Mu is a statistical symbol that represents the population average. We come from a lineage of students of Patricia Ryan Madson, who teaches the improv maxim: Be Average.
3) Mu is an important word in Zen Buddhism, meaning nothing or no. While most improv centers Yes, we believe that sometimes the best was to say Yes is to say No. Our practice involves emptying our minds to that we can be present and react our stage partner.
A NEW PLAY
Our 90-minute improvised stage play, The set, costumes, props, music, lights, and sound are all created on the spot!
Episodes
Oct 13, 2024
Oct 13, 2024
6 min
We are making some structural changes! Tune back in on October 28th for the start of our new season!
Sep 22, 2024
Sep 22, 2024
1 hr 4 min
Sam Kamenetz founded the group Improvised DnD in NYC! He comes on the podcast to explain the ins and outs of the format. If you want to audition for the group or see one of their shows live in NYC, check out their instagram!
https://www.instagram.com/improvised_dnd/
Zoom link for Muprov Musings democracy show at 1:15 am Monday 9/23 (The zoom is 24 hours and has tons of great speakers)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82475212895?pwd=Z5LJ3azE6bj3hAbsiIwLiGQRh8JdAq.1
Sep 16, 2024
Sep 16, 2024
1 hr 16 min
Special thanks to Ahmad Koya, Anna Mistele, and John Mistele for coming on the podcast to perform a SuperScene! If you like mysteries, aliens, rodents, butterflies, and God, then you will love this SupersScene :)
Sep 9, 2024
Sep 9, 2024
1 hr 20 min
As usual we got a little carried away with the practice run! It's a slow-rolling snowball that is pretty delightful in the end!
Sep 2, 2024
Sep 2, 2024
1 hr 11 min
Thank you Trey for teaching us the Hush little Baby warm up!
Thank youHal for finding the perfect fossil to represent the spine of the story of Superscene.
Aug 19, 2024
Aug 19, 2024
1 hr 7 min
Directing is one of the most important improv skills because if you learn how to be a good director, you will also learn how to be a good Side-coach and Artistic Director! If you want to develop your own signature style and innovate in the world of improv, directing a SuperScene is a great place to start!
Aug 12, 2024
Aug 5, 2024
Aug 5, 2024
1 hr 6 min
It wouldn't be Superscene without Terry Davis... Ahmad Koya, waterbender, world saver, wave maker, comes on the podcast to talk SUPERSCENE— the most fun format of all time. 25/30
Meet Ahmad:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM19JJ1Ofuo
Terry Davis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcFrsz2L5zQ
Jul 22, 2024
Jul 22, 2024
40 min
The amazing Cleo DeOrio joins the podcast LIVE for the next stop of the adventure-–Dell'Arte International! In just two weeks studying here, Clio and the other instructors have taught me a whole new framework for understanding improvisation through the practice and metaphor of physical movement and momentum. Now you can get the concepts straight from Clio herself!
Jul 15, 2024
Jul 15, 2024
39 min
Hal is flying solo as the host in this one, but with an amazing international guest, Charlotte Gittens! A live, late-night, interview after an incredible show!
Dogpoodle Time Travel event 8/10:
https://fb.me/1OZjLNNOaw7YbnA