Interviews, inspiration, and information on Improvised "Improv" Theater, with Synergy Theater. Questions answered: Will an Improv class with Synergy Theater help you with public speaking? Help you think on your feet? Make you a better communicator? Boost your self-confidence and creativity? Yes, and... Our welcoming and supportive community and learning environment make us unique. It all begins with The Three Rules of Improv, honed by Synergy Theater Director Kenn Adams: 1) Be spontaneous. 2) Make you partner look good. 3) Build on your partner's idea. Improv in Practice offers interviews with Synergy Theater performers, students, and special guests. We explore improvisation from the...
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45 min
How to Get a CLUE with Griffen and Lilli
In this episode, I talk with Griffen, director of Synergy Theater’s Improvised Clue, and cast member Lilli about bringing mystery and comedy to the stage. I also feature separate i…
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30 min
Diablo Improv Festival with Diana Brown
Hello Friends and Improv Festivalgoers! The FIRST ANNUAL Diablo Improv Festival happens October 24-26, 2025, and is only days away as I write this. High on my list of things to loo…
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40 min
Diablo Improv Festival with Jaime and Randy
Hello Improvisers! It's almost here: The FIRST annual Diablo Improv Festival October 24-26 at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek. Will we see you there? For more info visit DiabloIm…
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55 min
Diablo Improv Festival with Kat and Della
It's almost here: The first annual Diablo Improv Festival, October 24-26, 2025, at the Lesher Center in Walnut Creek, CA! We have a lot to talk about in the run up to the festival…
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Improvising Hitchcock with Professor Denah Johnston
Hello Improvised Theater and Alfred Hitchcock fans! In this episode we host Professor Denah Johnston, who teaches The Films of Alfred Hitchcock at San Francisco City College. We al…
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40 min
Adrián & Addam Face Dungeons & Dragons
Hello Improvisers! Synergy Theater's Improvised Dungeons and Dragons begins April 3rd, 2025 and runs through April 13th, Thursday's through Sundays, at the Lesher Center for the Ar…
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47 min
Elyse Iovino Lays Down the Law
Hello Improvisers! In our 30th episode, we talk with Elyse Iovino who joined Synergy Theater in 2023. We talk about Synergy's current show: IMPROVISED LAW AND ORDER, what surprised…
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45 min
In the Zone with Arastoo Darakhshan
Arastoo Darakhshan is a composer, producer, teacher and performer. Arastoo is an alum of Berkeley Improv and is a familiar cast member in Synergy Theater performances. Arastoo's ne…
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38 min
Spontaneous Soap with Lynn & Val
Hello Improvisers! Mark it on your calendars: Thusday July 18th, 2024, The Lesher Center in Walnut Creek welcomes Synergy Theater's latest show: SPONTANEOUS SOAP! In this episode,…
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45 min
My Dearest Rachel Kumaar & Valerie
Hello Friends! Do you have your My Dearest Love - Synergy's newest show - tickets yet? If yes, then Valerie Jord and I look forward to seeing you April 18 - April 28th, Thursdays -…
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44 min
A Bowlful of Adventure Serial with Griffen & Addam
Adventure Serial awaits! In this episode we talk about Synergy Theater's newest show based on the adventure-genre storytelling that we all love. Adventure Serial kicks off February…
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40 min
Just in Time for Zombies with Justin Carns
Hello Friends! Synergy Theater's "Z is for Zombie" is at the Lesher Center now to October 29th! "Z is for Zombie" kicks off Synergy Theater's new season of 2023-2024 shows. Visit S…
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46 min
Improv World Creation from A to Zombie with Adrián Bosada
Valerie Jord and I are happy to present to you - Adrián Bosada, a performing member of Synergy Theater. We talk about Adrián's experiences in Improv, his journey from Los Angeles t…
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48 min
Uplifting Others is a Class (Improv) Act with Rev. Beth Carroll & Actor Rich Perez
Yet another great reason for you to take a Synergy Theater improv class: you get to meet people like Rev. Beth Carroll and Actor/Writer/Artisic Director Rich Perez! We talk first t…
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50 min
The Pied Piper of Synergy Theater Improv with Ben & Valerie
Who is Ben Piper? Is Ben a mythical forest-dwelling creature who is elusive when it comes to interviews? Not really. Ben is a Synergy Theater performer, Improviser, Dad, and all-ar…
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49 min
A Benny for Your Thoughts on The Mating Game with Benny & Valerie
It's here! It's here! Synergy Theater's THE MATING GAME opens at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, CA, this week, Thursday April 13th! Visit SyngeryTheater.com and lo…
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51 min
The Mating Game with Valerie R. & Kenn Adams
What's The Mating Game, you ask? Well, Valerie Regalia, creator and director of Synergy Theater's upcoming new show The Mating Game, answers all your(my) questions. And for the fir…
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35 min
Synergy Theater's The Mating Game with Valerie and Sarah
Welcome to The Mating Game! Valerie Jord and I discuss Synergy Theater's upcoming show based on the 1970's game show The Dating Game. The MATING Game begins April 13th, 2023, at th…
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44 min
Spontaneous Myth & Magic with Lynn & Valerie
Hello Friends! Valerie Jord and I are happy to let you know that Synergy Theater is back at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, CA, with a new show: Spontaneous Myth &…
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42 min
A Spontaneous Hitchcock Finale with Eileen and Valerie
Eileen Tumlin is here! Eileen is a teacher, architect, improviser, aspiring puppeteer and more! Valerie Jord brings wonderful questions to the interview and we talk about Eileen's…