what it does vs. how it feels
Ted Chiang’s metaphor for AI (see below) You can practically taste the excitement this week, because not only are there two sections of Improv for Introverts...
briefly
This image is supposed to suggest someone leaving quickly but I’m not sure it does that Just the facts this week. Here’s what’s happening: Two new sections...
introverts assemble (a paradox)
An introvert in her natural state Another edition of Improv for Introverts is starting this Thursday! If you haven’t taken it yet, it’s time. This is Mercury...
get back in the pool
Would you rather be the swimmer or the person watching someone else swim? This is a metaphor about taking improv classes. If you’ve already taken a Mercury...
the mercury improv abundance agenda
Eden before troublesome regulations infringed on the original abundance mindset So much stuff coming up! (Okay, five things, whatever.) The Mercury Monthly...
real quick
A rare ancient depiction of Mercury in which the junk is not on display. You’re welcome. Hey, nothing new just week, just these reminders: Improv for...
more moving pictures
Welp, I did another video. I don’t like watching video of myself, and even editing at my remedial level requires me to replay it over and over, but I guess...
alcoholics, introverts, and other target demographics
One of several things that improv classes and 12-step meetings have in common Hey friends, I’m very excited to announce a new Mercury Improv class: the...
word of mouth
Someone being talked into taking a Mercury Improv class who will later be intensely grateful to the person that convinced her to do it Hey everyone, as I try...
three things from mercury improv
A candid shot of the most recent Improv for Introverts class hanging out at Lala’s Little Nugget afterwards Hey friends, here’s what’s up: The next free...
registration glitch + last call for mercury monthly
What people saw when they tried to register for class last night Hi everybody, two quick notes: First, last night for some reason the website had a HAL 9000...
Mercury Monthly + free intro class
People who’ve helped me with a flat tire know that I am not capable of doing this with my bike Hey spuds, just a reminder that the first-ever Mercury Monthly...
two things
Hi friends. One: It’s not too late to sign up for the Improv for Introverts class that starts tonight (and yes, I should have sent this email earlier).Two:...
new monthly workshop! (+ free intro class)
In many ways an improv scene is like a bicycle: discuss Hi friends, Because it’s happening the soonest, the main thing this week is another free introductory...
hello again
I was going to try to find a different picture but then my ride got here. I still like this one, though. Hey there, it’s been a minute. Nice to see you!...
last class till 2025
For too long, melancholy and yearning have gone underrepresented in improv class marketing Hi friends, About a year ago a big freelance project fell through...
last call for level 2
The wave represents the majesty and power of improv, duh Friends! Level 2: The Heightening starts next week and you should be in it! (I mean, if you want to...
improv for writers + improv 2!
Patricia Highsmith thinking up new ways to make people miserable New class! Improv for Writers is now open for registration. To be clear, this is not a...
why we don't play shows
Just call me COVID ‘cause I’m going viral Hey everybody, here’s a link to an Instagram video of me talking about improv, because if there’s one thing...
free class: spread the word
No bells and whistles here, buddy. Hey friends, my main job right now is filling the upcoming Improv for Introverts section and so I’m also promoting the...