I just recently finished taking my first Improv From The Heart Class instructed by David Alger. I had heard a lot about this class and I was both excited and scared to take this class.

I was excited to learn how to be more mindful and respond in a more honest, truthful manner in my improvisational acting, based on what was happening to me emotionally and physically given the moment.

In the outside world we are taught to censor a lot of our feelings and to respond appropriately, or generically given the situation.

I was scared because I was afraid what emotions might surface that I was not ready to embrace.

David, uses the Meisner Technique to help the actor, improviser respond to the moment.

The Meisner Technique is based on a repetition exercise that focuses on responding to the underlying emotion, allowing you to rely on your organic instincts.

It is these authentic instincts as provoked by another person in the live moment, that capture realistic human behavior. 

Everything is more natural and dialogue is not a problem. Everything flows naturally.

After taking Improv From The Heart I am a better improviser and human being. I still have a long way to go but I now have another tool in my toolbox to use.

I highly recommend this class to anyone who just wants to get out of their head to allow the creative process to flourish. 

I look forward to taking this class again in the future. 

I need to continue to work this muscle.
Gladys Zarazua, ICU Nurse, Oakland, CA

Improv from the Heart