tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32874572023-11-15T06:27:12.383-08:00Jill Bernard's Small Cute Book of ImprovJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.comBlogger266125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-17564818404470604662019-06-30T16:40:00.001-07:002019-06-30T16:40:39.190-07:00THE LATEST ON JILL BERNARD IS AT jillbernard.com
Jill Bernard's Small Cute Book of Improv, 4th Ed.
Jill Bernard, a favorite on the improv festival circuit, shares her method of creating spontaneous characters, VAPAPO. This tiny book is an easy way to get more into the scene and less into your head with shortcuts to fuller, playful characters. This tenth anniversary edition features even Jill Bernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14654285128656380596noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-37533476480504226462008-06-04T09:59:00.000-07:002014-03-23T00:02:50.980-07:00THE LATEST ON JILL BERNARD IS AT jillbernard.com
Jill Bernard's Small Cute Book of Improv, 4th Ed.
Jill Bernard, a favorite on the improv festival circuit, shares her method of creating spontaneous characters, VAPAPO. This tiny book is an easy way to get more into the scene and less into your head with shortcuts to fuller, playful characters. This tenth anniversary edition features even more Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1135471428162958532007-05-30T16:43:00.000-07:002016-03-17T14:25:49.423-07:00The home page of Jill Bernard has moved! Please visit http://www.jillbernard.com for all the latest.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1135471348395268282005-12-24T16:34:00.000-08:002007-05-30T17:53:54.882-07:00COMEDYSPORTZDid you know that I taught ComedySportz on MTV for the show Made? It's true! Episode 610 called "Comedian" that aired November 2, 2005. Watch a clip here. Click "Meet Alyssa."Call ComedySportz at 612-870-1230 and ask when I'm playing, it'll make them think I'm popular. Oh, that's also the number to call for reservations.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1135470609057483152005-12-24T16:28:00.000-08:002008-09-29T22:20:26.862-07:00HIRE JILL"The Queen of Minneapolis Improv" - Chicago MagazineTo book me in your city, email me. I can also coach your group, teach a workshop, and/or perform my one-woman show Drum Machine for a reasonable fee. Says Leigha Horton of the Velvet Elvises; "Jill, we loved having you in there with us...it was not only wonderful to get a different coaching point of view, but YOUR coaching point of viewJillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1135113557481671012005-12-20T13:17:00.000-08:002008-03-27T13:05:37.703-07:00EDITING I have made a Powerpoint presentation of this information, please email me at jbernard@comedysportztc.com, I'd be happy to send you a copy.Editing is a very cool way of getting from one scene to another without having a blackout. It only works and is clear to the audience if everyone is decisive and knows what's happening. Some people just clap (CLAP EDIT) or run in front to 'sweep' Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1134942316692833832005-12-18T13:44:00.000-08:002006-04-12T21:52:37.436-07:00"Christmas was too much for little Jill" Maxim Theory YesAnd CSZ Forums Bad Dog Theatre WNEP CSZ Online Scheduler Save the Sherriff DGN Theater Geeks Bus Line CSZ Mail Poets Hot Spot Finder Translator/ Improv Encyclopedia Nate Parke‘s Blog Nicholas’ Blog Nate Hessburg‘s Blog Ryan's blog I‘m a Cat. I‘m a Kitty Cat. Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1134208306355745512005-12-10T01:49:00.000-08:002005-12-10T01:51:50.930-08:00Next week at Huge Wednesday we have the Mean Sisters plus a very special presentation of "Small Dog Fight Ring," my solo improv structure. It's the last until 1/11/06! You best be there or be so unbelievably square people use you as a coaster.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1133507462724505122005-12-01T23:10:00.000-08:002005-12-01T23:11:02.726-08:00It's the Holiday Season, and you know what that means! ComedySportz and more ComedySportz! If you see me, it means you're at a holiday party, look around to see if there's an open bar...Here are photos of our adventures!Well not quite, I'll also be at Huge Wednesdays every Wednesday (duh) and at the ComedySportz theater for the 8 and 10:30 shows on Saturdays 12/10, 12/17, Friday 12/30 -- and Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1133324980029818852005-11-29T20:29:00.000-08:002006-04-21T18:46:08.000-07:00SUBMISSIONSI feel like we could do something layout-wise with pictures and box quotes on the three people that replied to me:Shaun Landry is the San Francisco Improv Festival Producerbox quote: "The people who get into festivals are the ones whose material is not only incredible to watch, but they have a general idea of how to handle themselves in a submission package....they have followed the Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1129052337491010952005-11-10T10:37:00.000-08:002005-11-12T13:38:37.266-08:00Here's a clip about Alyssa Williams, the girl we coached for MTV Made.The show aired Wednesday 11/9 and has aired a bunch since then. Check your local listings for the "Comedian" episode!! YAY!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1131042845348138142005-11-03T10:33:00.000-08:002005-11-03T10:34:05.360-08:00You know who I love?The Bad Dog Theatre in Toronto. Here! Have a peek:Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1128660775813429412005-10-06T21:51:00.000-07:002005-10-06T22:04:53.120-07:00CREATURE FEATURECREATURE FEATUREFRIDAYS at MIDNIGHT at the Brave New WorkshopThe scariest improv in the wooooooooorrrrrrllllldddd!!!!!!!!Bwah ha ha ha!Seriously, come see it, $8.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1128373658745369782005-10-03T14:06:00.000-07:002005-10-03T14:07:38.750-07:00This week at Huge Wednesday is Resist Butch, my duo with Butch Roy. Seriously, it's the best improv I do, you should for sure come check it out. Wednesday night homework can wait, y'all.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1128222559859049422005-10-01T20:08:00.000-07:002005-10-01T20:09:41.503-07:00Come see me Sunday night with "Six Degrees of Home Construction" at Improv A Go Go 8pm Brave New Workshop. Right on!! A GO GO!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1127945970122660222005-09-28T15:17:00.000-07:002005-09-28T15:19:30.130-07:00Working in an office is really fun! Today I made a shredding snowman!!Come to Huge Wednesday tonight, okay?Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1127287145548229982005-09-21T00:18:00.000-07:002005-09-21T01:13:44.683-07:00I've found a lovely new way to display my photo project 365 Days of Fuck You on line:a calendar!Thank you flickr! That looks niiiice!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1127199505643160822005-09-19T23:57:00.000-07:002005-09-20T21:31:10.403-07:00My cute dad scanned the poster from the Toronto Improv Festival. Yeah, that's me in blue in all my punky glory. It was cool to walk around Toronto and see my own face everywhere -- and not on a WANTED poster, yuk yuk!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1127173614235134982005-09-19T16:45:00.000-07:002005-09-19T16:46:54.240-07:00Our friend R. Kevin has revealed the most important website in the world:http://beedogs.comIt's a web page of dogs in bee costumes. Yes. Dogs. Wearing bee costumes.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1127104501432651492005-09-18T21:32:00.000-07:002005-09-18T21:35:01.436-07:00You're coming to Huge Wednesdays, right? I don't have to keep telling you, right? Right? You will just come and bring all your pals with you...If you have any questions, please hit the "comments" below and ask away. I will answer, yes yes.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1126632624516073282005-09-13T10:29:00.000-07:002005-09-13T10:30:24.520-07:00Time for Huge Wednesday again! YAY! This week:Fingergun!Eddie Capshaw Tonight!HUGE Theater!Freesh baked cookies!*T-shirt raffles!*Super special things that you have to see to believe!*HUGE WednesdaysThe Old Arizona Theater!2821 Nicollet Avenue SouthMinneapolis$58 pmWednesdays alwaysSee you there!Go to www.hugetheater.com for directions!* - These are actual things, not harold team names.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1126510363451723112005-09-12T00:29:00.000-07:002005-09-12T00:32:44.966-07:00I will not try any less hard to save the sheriff even though there are apparently 39,346 people who are better than my hard-fought personal best. I will save you, sheriff. Just hang on, buddy, it might take a while.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1125987994905301252005-09-10T23:20:00.000-07:002005-09-07T21:46:33.226-07:00This weekend is S-E-A-T-T-L-E!! Yeah! Who loves Seattle? I do! Well, I think I do, I haven't been there yet.On Saturday the 10th I'm teaching some workshops. There might be space left. Go to http://www.janeyappleseed.com/registration/, send e-mail to workshops@janeyappleseed.com, or call (206) 748-0698. Then on Saturday night I'm doing a show with my gal-pals Seattle goga and some menfolk Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1128737497435170442005-09-07T19:08:00.000-07:002005-10-11T10:40:29.660-07:00I've never recorded my most useless positive review:"...in the concept show Normalville , Stacey Hallal and Jill Bernard seemed more on their marks than their male colleagues, Asaf Ronen and Bob Ladewig." - Toronto's NOW MagazineWhat do you even do with that? You can't put it on a poster. Ehh.Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3287457.post-1126062097600097582005-09-06T20:01:00.000-07:002005-09-06T20:01:37.600-07:00This week at HUGE Wednesday:The dangerous improvisation of Five Man Job!The educational cartoons of Danny Washington!And, as always, HUGE Theater!You gotta! You gotta come!Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12256907782965206856noreply@blogger.com0