Temporada 1
Playing Villains and Creeps
The Self Conscious Playfulness Spectrum
Parody and Satire
Elephant in the Room
Vulnerability
Be Specific
Smile When You Say It
Reframing
Doubt
Final Takeaway To play villains or creeps:Play them as heroes of their own story. Justify everything. Find joy in the character. Ensure audience and partners feel safe.
Self consciousness means being in your head, ruled by fear. Playfulness means being in the moment and ruled by curiosity and fun.
What's the difference between the two and why does it matter?
We're told not to address the elephant in the room but I say 'nay'!
Why Vulnerability Works Saying “yes” to uncomfortable or self‑deprecating offers is playful. It shows others that they can let their guard down Audiences love vulnerability — low status is non‑threatening and endearing It opens the door to bigger comedic payoffs. If that’s true, what else is true Not everyone is comfortable with this level of exposure, and that’s okay
Being Specific in your offers, leads to three main benefits... 1 - audiences find it relatable 2 - roots you in the present moment and 3 - suggests character
The Power of the Smile A smile transforms villainy into comedy “I cheated, and I can’t wait to do it again.” “I stole your car and wrecked it — wow, that was a nice ride.” Smiling signals: we’re playing, not hurting Audiences love watching someone enjoy being bad
Flexibility, the ability to pivot, is a terrific skill to have on stage and off. Today, we look at reframing as a way to that.
If your audience - be that your scene partner(s), the people watching, or the chap at the dinner partner - is in doubt as to your intentions, the way forward will often be more difficult for you.
Status is great in comedy and in real life. You likely use it all the time and don't even know it. It's one of those things that once you see, you see everywhere. Once you understand it, it'll make your life much better.