George
Pete Caleodis AEA, AFTRA, SAG-ELIGIBLE
actor improv comedian stand-up comic
voice-over talent
radio DJ
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IMPROV WORKSHOPS
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I
am currently available to provide private group instruction in the art of
improv
throughout the Southwest, or by special arrangement elsewhere.
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MOST RECENT SINGLE-SESSION WORKSHOPS
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IMPROVISING FOR YOUR PARTNER
Q: Who's the most important person on stage?
A: Your scene partner. "Successful" improv isn't about being quick,
funny, or even smart - it's about synergistically interacting with the other
performers. Join us for this brief introduction/refresher (as the case may
be) into leading and following, dealing with "gifts", and directing
performance energy towards - and for the benefit of - your scene partners.
BREAKING THE RULES
Learning the rules is only the first step. Let's face it - the reason that
we bother to learn most rules is to understand how and when we can get away
with breaking them. The rules of improv are no different. Come "stick
it to the man" for a few hours as we explore how to turn improv no-no's
like questions, negations, and being an overbearing scene partner into on-stage
hilarity.
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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
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A member of the first main stage cast of The Second City, Cleveland,
George Pete Caleodis has spent 14 years performing improvisational comedy
with such other troupes as Midwest Comedy Tool and Die, The Slipshod
Theatre Company, Cabaret Dada, Out Of Our Heads, and Johnny LongFom.
His training has included
work with The Second City Conservatory (where he
served as an instructor in Cleveland), Paul Sills, Ron West, T.J. Jagodowski,
and Josh Funk. He has also conducted improv workshops for Phi Theta Kappa,
Lazarus, GSWA, CD101 and Columbus State Community College. His complete
acting/stand-up/improv resume can be found online at: http://www.caleodis.com.
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TESTIMONIALS
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<ricktheham@yahoo.com>
Tue, 9 Aug 2005
The
North Pole's Santa-Ricky (Baldwin), owes much of his on-camera
comfort to li'l Georgie Caleodis. George has been with Santa in spirit
for years, several times as I audition for national TV commercials. At
audition, I had to envision Santa Claus at a traffic intersection
directing an array of imaginary 'beings' through the crosswalk. Well
George, I geared up and I began walking about waving my arms, chasing
ducks through the intersection, then sniffing an apple pie that 'Dear
Mrs Jones' was carrying, then I spotted Rudolph and waved him and the
gang through that intersection! George - my being comfortable in YOUR
methods as Improv teacher helped me WIN THAT TV ROLE as Santa became a
policeman in ads for Broadway's "White Christmas" show. Since knowing
you George, I've booked 8 TV ads playing all across America and even shot
one in Mexico. I suggest anyone interested in relaxing into good Improv
characterizations consider training with Santa's pal, Georgie!
--Santa-Ricky Baldwin, SAG, www.RickyBaldwin.com
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<dannyrigobono@netzero.net>
Thu, 11 Aug 2005
Hi
George,
Dan
Bonarrigo here. Thanks for everything. For conducting the improv
classes, for the things I learned in that class about real communication,
and about being honest with myself. Whatever it is I'm going through,
--delayed adolescensce, the restoration of my sanity, finding myself, the
improv group was another step on that road, I guess. Anyway, hope
everything goes well for you as you head out to LA, that you find a gig
that'll satisfy your thespian tendencies.
--Dan Bonarrigo
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<gabegloden@hotmail.com> Tue, 26 Jul 2005
Thanks
again for all your hard work and dedication to improv in Columbus.
Last
weekend, I introduced a drunken group of rain-soaked campers to
several improv games and we coalesced into what you would describe as
the best damn energy
circle, EVER. Some of them even told me that they
would be using some of the techniques as icebreakers at their next
conference. The unifying power of improvisational comedy has repeatedly
manifested itself in my every-day life and I have you to thank George.
Good
luck in L.A.
--Gabe
Gloden
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<kalkommunications@worldnet.att.net>
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
I've
really learned a lot from you, and while you were handsomely
compensated, I want you to know how much I appreciate all the knowledge
you imparted.
You are among the best teachers I've had. I came to your class
simply because I thought it would be fun. I didn't know I would learn so
much about writing, establishing character relationships, character
development, acting technique, and different ways of thinking about
writing, acting, and yes, drama.
--Jon Kalvin
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< McJup@aol.com>
Wed, 27 Jul 2005
Hey
George, it's me Bud. Out of all the people I have ever known, you
have inspired me and motivated me to be an actor. I wish you the best
of luck in LA and hope you find success in whatever you pursue.
I just want to wish you the best of luck -- you ARE the greatest improv
teacher there ever was.
--Bud McDaniels
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<howellkp@yahoo.com>
Mon, 1 Aug 2005
George
has a great knack for making newcomers feel comfortable and
beginners feel encouraged. He’s a practical teacher, explaining how
the classroom exercises can help one on stage. I’ve studied with George
for nearly four years. I’ve learned so much, from the basics of improv,
to the details of creating a professional looking, audience engaging show.
Just when I think it’s time to move on, I discover there’s more
I can
learn from him.
--Kristen
Howell
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<improvboy.geo@yahoo.com>
Sat, 30 Jul 2005
Teachers educate.
Good teachers teach others how to learn.
Great teachers change lives forever.
George has been the greatest teacher in my life.
He also knows a thing or two about the Golden Ratio.
--Miguel Baldoni-Olivencia
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<Mike Devany in Cinci> Thu, June 01, 2006
George
was a fun teacher and the improv classes were my best
theraputic release ever. I have not yet found an equal circle to
associate myself to. Columbus has a great spirit in their improv
class. George and a few others make that magic...best wishes
and keep up the funny stuff.
--Michael
Devany
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WHAT IS IMPROV?
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Improvisation
is an artistic form involving acting, comedy, self-
expression, connections, and relationships. Through it we learn to
build something from nothing, in conjunction with our fellow players.
It has been employed formally for at least half a century because of
its therapeutic value, it’s opportunity for sociological and
psychological study, it’s natural tendency towards training actors,
and, most importantly, it’s sheer entertainment value!
In this workshop, we'll learn from each other about:
"Yes, and..." - the importance of building and heightening
"What if...?" - growing premises and scenes through positive construction
"The group mind" - functioning within and as an ensemble
"Follow the follower" - deciding when to polish and when to shine
"Feel your eyelashes" - acting by experiencing the environment and the self
No acting or performing experience is necessary.
The only
pre-requisite is a healthy spirit of play.