Nov 16 2011
Ok, here is a fun bit of improv! Jamie will walk into frame, open up an envelope, and then yell what ever you want and turn and run into a wall! On top of that, the camera will pan in to your logo. Sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it? You gotta watch this!
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Nov 14 2011
Improv expands imagination……… and it’s easier than you think!
Visualization is the process by which you create images with your mind. When you hold an image in your mind there is a total effect in your body and environment. Coaches and athletes as well as mystics and gurus know this and use this to affect desired outcomes in their life. To hold a thought of what is not actual in your physical experience is referred to as imagination… imaging the real as a potential. So just by the very act of desiring more creativity and imagining that you already have it, you start to open that door to that opportunity.
Creativity is the process by which you create another “something” with your mind. Creativity can be either something completely new or a change for the better on something current or just the ability to see something differently. Great minds and noted celebrities of the past used creativity to be exceptional and not to be confined by what was assumed to be the norm.
So some tips to increasing your creativity and therefore your success in your desired outcomes in life.
Creativity is all about using the mind so doing things where you think more is a great way to increase your ability to be creative.
* Do some Improv exercises these stimulate the mind and are a lot of fun as well as being healthy (see Health Benefits of Laughter).
*TV relaxes the mind while reading engages and activates the mind. Doing some reading each night before bed will both exercise your brain and lead to some interesting dreams, for your last thoughts can get contemplated as you sleep.
*Take a word and see how many other words you can make from it. For example LAUGHTER… contains HAT, RAT, LAG, HAG, HUG, GREAT, EAT, HAT, HEAT etc. This is training your mind to see things differently.
* Randomly pick 3 words from the dictionary and then create a mythical animal, or a sentence that uses those three words, or a title of movie or anything you like. Have some fun and play it as a game with some friends. Spin a bottle and who ever it points to has to make up a song with the three words or a limerick.
* Take a walk while you ponder a situation. Walking is great as it stimulates blood flow to the brain and a change of environment gives you more stimuli for creative ideas.
* Listen to some classical music, there has been a lot of studies for how Mozart and other classical composer’s music affects and opens the brain to new activity.
Remember what ever you are doing have fun with it, life is a great thing to be experiencing when filled with joy.
Nov 9 2011
None of us want to feel foolish or embarrassed. Being able to blend in to any environment is both a wonderful tool for both social and business success, while also protecting us from uncomfortable or undesired social moments.
One of the most useful tools in all situations is the ability to LISTEN. Improv teaches this better than any other tool.
Listening is a super powerful ability for it give’s you information upon which you can act upon. It enables you to be both armed and prepared for the next moment. When you listen you are gaining information about the environment, about your fellow colleagues and friends. And as the old adage goes… “Information is power”.
Of course when I say Listening I am referring to not just “what” is being said but the how it is being said, the body language and the tone used to convey the information. Observing how people communicate is a wonderful opportunity to see who likes each other, who tolerates each other, and who wants attention from who. Taking the time to observe a new environment enables you to build an understanding of those in that environment. Now you don’t want to be a “gawky stalker” by acting like a reporter or psycho fan, you want to be very casual and unobtrusive with all your observing.
Here are some quick tips.
* Manners are always welcomed. Smile, say “Thank you” and “Please”.
* Pay attention when someone is talking to you and let them finish their thought or sentence before you give your opinion. Allowing someone to say what they think or want, creates a bond with you being the listener. Even if you disagree, allowing them to finish before you reply creates respect. If you can use some of their own words or phrasing in your response, either for or against their idea shows you were listening and also creates a sense of understanding. (A great fun exercise to build this ability is the Improv exercise “So What You Are Saying”)
* Quietly laughing, smiling and nodding when someone is retelling an antidote or situation is another way to “be a part of the group” and create bonding emotions.
* Being focused and aware of how your actions and comments are being received and observed by others who are listening to you and observing you. This is also a part of the “Listening to your environment” skill. Gauging by body language and vocal tones how other are reacting to what you are saying.
* Having some funny stories about your self, or current events, or obscure information, any of these can be a great catalyst to conversation. Starting a conversation and then listening as others reveal their thoughts is another way to feel included by all involved. (Now in this situation having some information on a topic that you like and are interested is good. This way you are being genuine and that is subconsciously picked up by those around you)
* A great Improv exercise to increase your ability to observe and think and act at the same time is “What Are You Doing”, It’s also a lot of fun try this with some friends and begin your journey of growth.
* And of course this is just the beginning…
Nov 6 2011
This is just one type of ‘interpretive’ dance Jamie does in his improv! This is one of the popular ones, an Emu! If you would like an interpretive dance of any animal, let us know what animal you wish for. You can do this as a personalized greeting for a friend, or you can do it for your blog, or business. What ever you wish! Give us the name you would like us to say, and no more than 3 adjectives! Remember, this is Improv, so, it turns out much better when you leave it up to Jamie, and let him perform his magic! To order this, you can go to Fivver.com – Interpretive Dance
Oct 20 2011
– Comedy Improv
Improv games …. Games and exercises that teach us to be spontaneous and to think quickly on our feet. Jamie can come to any of your parties or staff meetings and teach your improv games.
ANY PARTY – Bring Improv to life with improv games! Want to just have some fun? This is a great way to play, laugh, and learn at the same time! Watch your friends break out of their shells! Improv is a great tool!
SALES MEETINGS – Improv Thinking
Break out of the normal routine and get your sales team thinking quickly on their toes! Start thinking out of the box, and learn to go with the flow with improv games.
COMPANY MERGERS – Improv is PERFECT for this!!
Did your company just merge? Break the ice….. Get to know each other quickly and build trust in one another. Your employees will respond quickly and learn to build teams effortlessly. Improv games, parties and improvisation are perfect for this!
BUSINESS IMPROV PARTIES
Break the ice, build trust, build teams with improv games.
To learn improv, contact us now for quotes and availability. Mostly in the Seattle, Washington and Portland, Oregon area, but, will travel!
Improv Games and Classes in Seattle
Improv games are not just for actors. In Australia, anytime someone joins a sales team, they are required to join an improv class. Bring Jamie in to your party for something different, and see how much fun learning about how you communicate and interact with others. Improv changes lives!
Learn Improv, Have More Fun, Improvisation Can Change Your Life
Set Your Imagination Free…
MORE IMPROV GAMES
IMPROV GAME #1 – So What You Are Saying Is……..
IMPROV GAME #2 – Highlighted Mirror
IMPROV GAME #3 – What Are You Doing?
IMPROV GAME #4 – Broken Telephone
Apr 20 2011
Improv Improves Social Skills
None of us want to feel foolish or embarrassed. Being able to blend in to any environment is both a wonderful tool for both social and business success, while also protecting us from uncomfortable or undesired social moments.
One of the most useful tools in all situations is the ability to LISTEN. Improv teaches this better than any other tool.
Improv Improves Listening Skills
Listening is a super powerful ability for it give’s you information upon which you can act upon. It enables you to be both armed and prepared for the next moment. When you listen you are gaining information about the environment, about your fellow colleagues and friends. And as the old adage goes… “Information is power”.
Of course when I say Listening I am referring to not just “what” is being said but the how it is being said, the body language and the tone used to convey the information. Observing how people communicate is a wonderful opportunity to see who likes each other, who tolerates each other, and who wants attention from who. Taking the time to observe a new environment enables you to build an understanding of those in that environment. Now you don’t want to be a “gawky stalker” by acting like a reporter or psycho fan, you want to be very casual and unobtrusive with all your observing.
Here are some quick tips.
* Manners are always welcomed. Smile, say “Thank you” and “Please”.
* Pay attention when someone is talking to you and let them finish their thought or sentence before you give your opinion. Allowing someone to say what they think or want, creates a bond with you being the listener. Even if you disagree, allowing them to finish before you reply creates respect. If you can use some of their own words or phrasing in your response, either for or against their idea shows you were listening and also creates a sense of understanding. (A great fun exercise to build this ability is the Improv exercise “So What You Are Saying”)
* Quietly laughing, smiling and nodding when someone is retelling an antidote or situation is another way to “be a part of the group” and create bonding emotions.
* Being focused and aware of how your actions and comments are being received and observed by others who are listening to you and observing you. This is also a part of the “Listening to your environment” skill. Gauging by body language and vocal tones how other are reacting to what you are saying.
* Having some funny stories about your self, or current events, or obscure information, any of these can be a great catalyst to conversation. Starting a conversation and then listening as others reveal their thoughts is another way to feel included by all involved. (Now in this situation having some information on a topic that you like and are interested is good. This way you are being genuine and that is subconsciously picked up by those around you)
* A great Improv exercise to increase your ability to observe and think and act at the same time is “What Are You Doing”, It’s also a lot of fun try this with some friends and begin your journey of growth.
* And of course this is just the beginning…
Learn Improv, Have More Fun, Improvisation Can Change Your Life
Set Your Imagination Free…
Apr 20 2011
Kids Learn Improv!
Kids who learn improv at an early age learn some crucial life skills. Improv isn’t just for actors, though it is also an essential tool for actors and actresses as well!
Improv Classes For Kids
Jamie teaches childrens improv classes as well as adult improv classes. Jamie works really well with kids because he is so quick with them, and he thinks differently and literally the way most children do. As one 4 year old was asked, “Do you know Jamie Honey?”. Four year old replies, “Jamie Honey? Jamie Honey? He’s cwwaazy!”. I replied, “Oh, you’ve met him!”.
Improv Classes Will Be Posted Here
Check back often for the latest improv classes offered here.
Feb 20 2011
Improv Improves Communication
Improv Teaches Effective Communication
Good effective communication builds trust and understanding between parties and generates greater potentials. Communication is the fundamental basis of any relationship, whether personal, private, public, business or international. All relationships are as successful as the communication is effective. To learn improv is fundamental in building these skills.
Being attentive and present when receiving information in the communication process is extremely important. This is a skill which is often overlooked in our fast paced world. It’s a skill most can use some improving with. One of the ways to improve this skill is through the modalities of improv. If there is no genuine “Listening” then there are just 2 people talking at each other,… not communicating. Quite often we are not “Listening” we are just waiting for our chance/moment to speak and express our thoughts.
When we are talking we are expressing what we know and think ……. When we are listening we are learning what someone else knows and thinks!
My improv exercises, improv games and processes help to improve your ability to ‘listen” completely to what is being conveyed;…audibly, visually and emotionally. It trains you in fun and laugh filled moments to understand the whole picture and be able to communicate back.
My Improv Games and excercises increase your skills in a fun way to “Listen” completely to the message. Listening completely means understanding their message of what, how, why, sounds and visually what they are intending to convey.
Why the focus on FUN? When you are happy and having fun you are more engaged, open and focused on what you are learning.
Jamie Honey
Many people think that communicating effectively is merely a matter of finding and using the right magic words. They believe that using certain words in the right order, will get them the results they want.
Unfortunately, these people are living in a dream world. Scientific research tells us that attempting to persuade by words alone is about as effective as trying to chop down a tree with a Swiss Army knife.
In a study conducted at UCLA, Dr. Albert Mehrabian found that when verbal, vocal and visual signals are inconsistent, content counts for a mere seven percent of the overall message. Most of our message – about 55 percent – is sent by facial expressions and body language; but 38% depends on the quality of our voices-pitch, tone, volume, and inflection.
The implications of this are shocking. Only 7% is what you say and if anything about your voice is flat or distracting, annoying or boring, you could be reducing your effectiveness by 38%!
Excepted from ‘Speak to Influence: How to Unlock the Hidden Power of Your Voice’ by Susan Berkley. Copyright 1999
“Through the fun and joy of doing my improvisation exercises, you learn to connect with what you want to say, not just with words, making your ability to communicate so much stronger.”
Jamie Honey
Learn Improv, Have More Fun, Improvisation Can Change Your Life
Set Your Imagination Free…
Oct 20 2010
Improvisation increases Sales
and Productivity
Participants can expect to:
*Discover new ways of thinking and interacting with improvisational skills
*Practice Problem Solving through improvisation
*Have Quicker Wit
*Handle Objections More Smoothly via improvisation
*Learn to really hear what the client is communicating
*Conflict Resolution with Improv
*Participate in various roles and responsibilities
*Improvisation creates time Awareness and Management in a fast-paced environment
*Build group/individual decision-making techniques
*Learn to work together by having fun together
*Learn to take risks and support others to take risks
*Stress release through joyous laugh filled experiences
*Improve
How Learning Improvisation Increases Business Sales and Productivity
Outcomes:
*Increased morale and group bonding
*Greater understanding of the importance of guidelines.
*Sensitivity of individual strengths and weaknesses within a group setting.
*Inner Confidence
*Creative thinking on the fly
*Developing Trust – Working together on unfamiliar tasks which develops a high degree trust.
*A change of environment – Learning to work in any given surroundings under any circumstances. Learning by doing is most effective when it involves active participation. When playing improv games, it doesn’t feel like learning!
Learn Improv, Have More Fun, Improvisation Can Change Your Life
Set Your Imagination Free…
Oct 20 2009
“Jamie Honey’s professionalism and consistency shines through every thing he does, Jamie can be relied upon to give his best and always put the guest’s needs first. His tireless dedication to the entertainment of the guests is truly inspiring and his creative input and assistance in character development has been amazing.”
– Warner Brothers Movie World
“A great time filled with laughter! Thank you!!
– Jorge M. (Attorney)
“I had a great time facing challenges in the moment. I felt that I grew throughout the class and it was wonderful to see others grow and evolve as well.”
– Hans Molland (Yoga Teacher)
“Truly enjoyed the workshop. I learned to allow creativity flow in the moment, as well as be more spontaneous in a conversational/physical way. Definitely, humor took a whole other level for me.”
– Jorge C. (Graphic Designer)
More Improvisational Testimonials
“HI Jamie – I thought that was very funny. It was so fun and I got home and barely could stop thinking all about it. That’s amazing that I couldn’t think about eating. I loved all the games, but not really the sticky one.”
– Harlow (5 years old)
Aspasia when asked what her favourite thing was answered “The whole time”,”After we got there everything we did was my favourite”.
– Aspasia (3 years old)