Listen "Getting Feedback & Giving Notes in Comedy Classes - Part 1"
Episode Synopsis
This three-part series of episodes is about receiving notes as a neurodivergent improviser. This episode covers WHY getting notes is hard in improv, particularly when there is a communication gap between neurotypes (such as between an autistic and allistic humans, or when verbal processing disorder exists, and so on). There’s sometimes a communication gap because different neurotypes fundamentally communicate in different ways.So this series is specifically about notes given as feedback or advice or teaching after a scene or set is over.* Part 1 (episode 15) defines what the issue is, and WHY it's important to think about for improv students and teachers.* Part 2 (episode 16) is about what issues exist for students, and some tips for things students can try.* Part 3 (episode 17) is about what issues teachers need to know about, and some tips for things coaches/schools/directors can try.And encouraging a bit more patience and effort to make sure the communication is effective - so a note can be understood. Which is the entire point! We want the notes, teachers want us to take the notes... how can we get notes interpreted and used more frequently.Resources mentioned in episode* Neurodiversity & Improv Episode 13: Improv and being Misunderstood* Double Empathy Problem: Autism and the double empathy problem: Implications for development and mental health* Learning Theory - Learning Styles (Please share your resources, alternate theories, etc!)NEW CONTENT - PODCAST PERFORMANCE LABFind Jen deHaan's latest content in the new show Podcast Performance Lab. It contains acting exercises and other information about creating shows, improvising for video and audio content, and more.Find it here, or subscribe to "Podcast Performance Lab" wherever you get podcasts.Downloadable contentDownload the Free Post-Show Reflection Guide: Sent to your inbox when you subscribe to either newsletter (and added to the footer to each message if you're already subscribed).Get a booklet with six exercises to help you get reps in challenging scenes called "Exercises to Ruin You"More resourcesGet downloads about improv & comedy: Find them here.Review the podcast: Rate and review this podcast on Podchaser.SupportLike this content and want it to continue? Support this podcast here with a one-time tip here: StereoForest.com/tipWe love our podcast host Capitvate.fm! Contact me anytime to ask me anything. You can support my shows by signing up with Captivate here:
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