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Jan 2024
34m 11s

Sam Marsden on the Value of Improv Games...

JOHN SPENCER
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In my latest podcast episode, I interview Samantha Marsden, who shares how drama and improve strategies can help students gain creative confidence, improve their communication skills, and engage in iterative thinking. Her new book Acting Games for Improv is out and I highly recommend it....

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