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Luong Form Conversations

David D Luong
28 episodes   Last Updated: Apr 01, 24
Listen and watch along as host David Luong interviews some of his favorite improvisers. If you're craving deep dives into improv training, theory, and hot takes, then this is the perfect podcast for you!

Episodes

Improviser Meredith Dillon shares her experience and expertise in starting indie improv teams. Meredith's Plugs: @⁠MeredithDillon
Fellow improviser, podcaster, and Californian Conner McCabe shares us an extensive discussion about prepping for house team auditions. Conner's Plugs: @⁠Conner_McCabe @CallMeByYourGamePod
Improv legend Billy Merritt walks us down his improv journey and the evolution of the UCB theater. Billy's Plugs: @⁠BillyMerritt UCB Training Center World's Greatest Improv School
Every improviser you've ever met started off as a stranger, including the guest for this episode: Adri Diaz. Adri and I discuss the differences between performing with strangers as opposed to teammates. Adri's Plugs: @AdriMFDiaz @FreshFishComedy @MenudoComedy
Nothing can be more taxing than post-improv activities. And no one knows that better than my guest, Lilliana Winkworth. Lilliana's Plugs: ⁠@LillWink ⁠@SadFunnyShow @RumorsImprov
Actor, improviser, filmmaker, and Bachelor scholar Tess Higgins talks about the importance of reputation and the prevalence of gossip. Tess's Plugs: ⁠@TessDHiggins ⁠@HiBabyGorgeousImprov @Him_TheFilm
Legendary improviser, actor, and teacher Will Hines stops by to share his early days as an improv student and give advice on heightening. Will's Plugs: ⁠@WillieBHines ⁠@WGImprovSchool www.wgimprovschool.com
Lehr is an improviser, actor, and editor from Ohio. You've probably seen him blacking out your set from the back of the Clubhouse. He and I discuss the demands of hosting and producing an improv show. Lehr's Plugs: ⁠@LehrBeidelschies⁠ @StemKidzLA⁠ @Grimace_Improv⁠ @FargoBeachImprov
Erin is a filmmaker and improviser from Seattle. She has pretty much done it all when it comes to improv and is here to explain how to choose the right improv form for your team. Erin's Plugs: @erinonainen @torettoimprov @emily.improv @wildchildimprov www.erinkellysmith.com
Sahil Desai is an improviser from Botswana by way of San Francisco. He's now on the new UCB Lloyd Team "Sorry, I'm in London." Sahil breaks down how he incorporates game-style improv in to his narrative improv troupe, the Drunk Theatre Company Plugs: @Sahil @TheSauceImprov @DrunkTheatreCompany @SorryImInLondon @GunkImprov