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Gary Schwartz began his association with the legendary Viola Spolin in 1977, and has conducted many lecture demonstrations of Spolin techniques to various groups and companies across the U.S. and Canada. Spolin Theater Games — the same work that trained the very first improv troupe in America — and was the basis for Chicago’s famed Second City. He is co-founder and director of The Spolin Players. Winners of the 1989 DramaLogue Award for best ensemble. A group of established actors (including Dan Castelanetta, the voice of Homer Simpson) performing in Los Angeles since 1988. The L.A. Times called the show "brilliant and exhilarating." LA Magazine gave the show 4 1/2 stars. Gary has pursued a dramatic acting career, highlighted by his performance in the award winning film, QUEST FOR FIRE. Recently he appeared in WHITE FACE an independent short film by Brian MacDonald, produced in Seattle. On television, Gary has a co-starring role with Ben Vareen on Hallmark Properties' Emmy-winning ZOOBILEE ZOO as Bravo Fox. For further information call Intuitive Learning Systems: 425-831-5667.
Cell: 425-417-5667 "Gary Schwartz is a gifted player and coach. He has a thorough understanding of my work."- Viola Spolin "Gary Schwartz was very close to Viola for years, and one of her best students. I've had him in several workshops now and find he's the best side coach around, including me." - Paul Sills "Viola had genius and she shared it. Gary Schwartz continues to share her genius with integrity." -- Valerie Harper “[Gary Schwartz] is the most gifted student of the Spolin Exercises in America today; Gary Schwartz is the one, uniquely trained player, who learned Improvisational game playing by sitting at the very side of Viola Spolin and observing her uncanny ability to evoke the INTUITIONAL genius of her students. Gary will share this theater "magic" with you with gusto. And you too will discover the healing power of playing Theater Games and, possibly, experience their transformational powers of releasing (accessing) your Intuition as well.” - Robert K Greene, husband of Viola Spolin (Greene). Hollywood, California/ December 20, l999 "Gary's work is crucial for any actor who wants to work in the Theater or on Camera. He is a great teacher who knows what the golden keys of Improvisation are and can hand them to you if you will take them. He changed my performing life." - Richard Brestoff, The Camera Smart Actor’s Lab – Seattle WA (Author of “The Camera Smart Actor” and “Great Acting Teachers and Their Methods”) I highly recommend Gary Schwartz's Spolin Workshop. Whether you are an improviser, actor, experimenter; advanced, beginner, dabbler ... This workshop will be fun and expand your toolkit. Gary's teaching is encouraging and he creates an environment where it is easy to play. — Molly Lyons, Director Greenwood Acting Studio, Seattle WA "I walked away from the weekend with the transformative effect of these games in my bones." --Kelsey Flynn Co-founder of NetMirth (bringing the transformative experience of improv to the workplace through performance and trainings) Performer - Villa Jidiots, Northampton, MA "Gary Schwartz's most impressive
accomplishment is not his film work, nor his voice acting, not even
his 17 year relationship as friend and student of Viola Spolin. His
most impressive accomplishment is the shear joy he brings to The
Spolin Games, and the delight he takes in the players involved in
the games. His excitement inspires!" --
Richard Moran, Jr. I trust Gary completely as a
master teacher of Spolin games. His ability to help performers and
teachers understand the games is invaluable. If only they could
package Gary Schwartz with every Spolin book! -- Cathy
McNally,
"Gary Schwartz makes learning come
alive through his skillful facilitation of improvisational theater
games. He is a master at fostering creativity, and at creating a
safe environment where everyone feels comfortable, regardless of
their level of experience. I highly recommend his
workshops--learning can and should be fun!" Gary's
enthusiasm for the Spolin method and just "playing" in general
enticed me to be a part of the workshop. As a corporate trainer I
was thrilled to learn about FOCUS and lots of games that I can use
with my clients. My motto has always been "If it ain't fun don't do
it." This experience was true FUN! Helen Dewar & Associates The workshop demonstrated how 18 of years sitting next to Viola made Gary a premier teacher and sidecoach of ‘theater games’. -- Phillip Spolin President, Focus Line Productions I enjoyed all of the Spolin games, in particular "no motion", "stage picture", the story building games, gibberish and the other games that play with sound as opposed to words. I really appreciated how these games get you into your body and out of your head, and into a collaborative creative relationship with other people. I can't think of a better way to build trust and expand possibilities than through play! -- Sharon Abreu, Singer, Teacher, Executive Director, Irthlingz arts-based environmental education The Spolin Theater Games are great for teachers and parents who want to tap into children’s experience. In Gary’s workshops, we remember what it’s like to play and to live in the moment the way children do. Even for people with no theater experience, Gary makes it easy to go back into that joyous place where children live. Highly recommended! -- Christina Honde, President Our Children, Our Selves, Inc.
"This has been a
valuable workshop to me. I've reconnected with what I'm looking for
in theater games/improvisation, the excursion into the unknown. This
is the only way to be fully present and connected with fellow
players and the environment."
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