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Monster Baby #49 Speak Up!

by teddydmz | Jul 28, 2018 | acting, Buddhism, Humor, Improv, Mindfulness, Patsy Rodenburg, Right Speech, speaking, speech

Speaking up is one of the most natural—and most frightening—things we humans do. With Ted back from a month-long voice and speech training in Manhattan and Lisa back from a few weeks at summer camp, Episode #49 takes on the topic of stepping up and speaking out. Ted...

Monster Baby #46 Creative Title

by teddydmz | May 26, 2018 | creation, Creativity, Improv, Mindfulness, muse, poinsettias, speech

What does it mean to be creative? Do you qualify? In Monster Baby #46, Lisa and Ted mix it up with the muses, exploring the boundaries and qualities of this thing called “creativity.” They start with a riff on poinsettias and mouth noises—hint: Lisa likes the former...

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