Wednesday, February 27, 2008

The power of suggestion

Some years ago I tried to audition for an improv comedy group. They were specifically looking for people with no previous experience. After a short, maybe half-hour introduction to the rules for improv, number one of which was "Never refuse an offer from another improv-er", I got my chance to audition.

Me and another new guy got up on stage, and pretended to kneel by a campfire. He turns to me and says, "So... you been out here long?"

I say the first thing that comes to mind: "No...."

The director cuts me off. "Next!" and someone else takes my place.

Dammit. All that talk about "no" and it's the first thing out of my mouth! I never got another chance that night.

I swear I could do better today. I'm in a much more positive frame of mind.
• 1:13 PM

Comments:
Funny how people are with giving up control and are more predisposed to say, "No," rather than "Yes, and..."
# posted by Blogger kevin wecker :: 2/27/2008 1:40 PM
 
Yes. It's taken me a long time to learn - or unlearn - that lesson.
# posted by Blogger Brian Moon :: 2/27/2008 1:41 PM
 
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