Jonathan Pitts, an award-winning international improv theatre artist and storyteller who has performed and taught in 26 countries and 98 cities, is our guest today. Jonathan and Paul discuss the early days of Salsation, the world's first Latino improv and sketch comedy group and what it's like to travel the world teaching and doing improv. Jonathan reminds us the importance of saying "yes, and" to yourself!
Jonathan Pitts is the former Executive Director of Chicago Improv Productions; Co-Founder/Producer - Chicago Improv Festival; Creator/Producer - College Improv Tournament; Founder/Producer - Teen Comedy Fest; Founder/Producer - Chicago Podcast Festival; Creator/Director of improv theatre productions The Oracle; The Silent Movie; and Storybox Theatre.
He also taught, coached, and directed at The Second City Training Center and was a contributing writer to Anne Libera's book, "The Second City Improv Almanac''. Currently, he performs and teaches on Zoom.
Website: www.jonathanpittsimprov.com
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Jonathan Pitts is the former Executive Director of Chicago Improv Productions; Co-Founder/Producer - Chicago Improv Festival; Creator/Producer - College Improv Tournament; Founder/Producer - Teen Comedy Fest; Founder/Producer - Chicago Podcast Festival; Creator/Director of improv theatre productions The Oracle; The Silent Movie; and Storybox Theatre.
He also taught, coached, and directed at The Second City Training Center and was a contributing writer to Anne Libera's book, "The Second City Improv Almanac''. Currently, he performs and teaches on Zoom.
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