TTSS
by kavakristin
I saw Tinker Tailor Solider Spy this past Friday night and I really enjoyed it. It is kind of the opposite of improv, I know – every single scene, expression, and word had to be carefully planned. First this story was condensed from a le Carre novel to a six hour BBC miniseries and then down to a two hour film. Some thought it was over ambitious and confusing (ahem Saif :), but it really appealed to me. I love stories and movies where the observant reader/viewer is rewarded. Every single detail had meaning, and if you look away for a minute, you’ll miss something important. I think that improv can be as detailed and complex as TTSS. There’s a reason for every action, intended or not. The funniest and most meaningful things can be in the smallest look, image or movement. I love to see what people say and do on a daily basis. Sometimes it can be a bit sensory overload, but I love observing, which is why I loved the movie. I am curious and to see what this class will bring!
Kristin, you are ahead of the game here! The best improvisers are sharp and keen observers before everything else. If you take joy in noticing every single movement, detail and expression then you will dazzle the stage. If I may share some wisdom, I think to be genuinely and affectionately interested in people is the best gift that one can have in order to be a performer … of any sort, actor, singer, teacher, improviser, lawyer, baby sitter.