Welcome back, listeners! Sam Burns is here again, and this time is diving into another fascinating topic for you. This week, you’ll explore the world of improvisation and role play with Sam – not from the perspective of performance, but through the lens of discovering new hobbies and activities.
Improvisation is often associated with comedy and performance, but its principles have far-reaching applications in daily life. Sam shares insights on how improvisation teaches us to embrace failure as part of the learning process and how this mindset can lead to personal growth. He discusses practical exercises, like the “eight things” game for you to try, which helps cultivate creativity and quick thinking.
Additionally, he delves into how improvisation enhances experiences in hobbies like tabletop roleplaying games, illustrating how these skills can enrich our interactions and problem-solving abilities. Whether you’re interested in acting skills, gaming or simply someone looking to think on your feet better, this episode will provide valuable tools and perspectives.
Tune in and discover how the art of improvisation can unlock new possibilities in your everyday life.
About the host
Sam is an actor who since graduating from Cygnet Training Theatre in 2013, has worked in multiple theatre companies and touring productions. He first gained an interest in voice over and narration when working with Circle of Spears Productions, with whom he debuted his first play,
Outside Of The Box in 2017. He has appeared in a number of independent film projects and has since 2018 been a cast member of the Dungeons and Dragons actual play podcast Flintlocks and Fireballs. He has also gained critical acclaim as an audiobook narrator and has been touring recently with Awkward Pigeon Theatre.
In his spare time he enjoys roleplaying games, archery, and brewing cider with his dad. A noted tea enthusiast he has often been seen in the
vacinity of a kettle and has a carefully curated collection of useless but amusing trivia, some of which inveriably finds its way into his writing.