Comments for Playing Mantis' Blog http://www.playingmantis.net/blog Play Connect Transform Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:31:52 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on Team Innovation through Improvisation – Part 5 by Luci http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/2010/07/07/team-innovation-through-improvisation-part-5/comment-page-1/#comment-261 Luci Mon, 19 Jul 2010 13:31:52 +0000 http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/?p=275#comment-261 When there is trust, there is less waste, less extra work, less verification, less auditing, less paperwork, less blame-storming...in my marriage when there is trust there is less emotional waste( negative, non recyclable emotions - emotions that are not explored, just dumped without thought), less extra work ( do I investigate motives,doubt the reality presenting itself...or do I trust?),less verification( what if what you said was exactly what you meant?), less auditing( if I trust all good intentions and acts come straight from the heart),less paperwork( apologies via sms, long emails with the realisation that trust would have done the trick all along), less blame- storming( and more brain storming on how a conscious marriage can be an organic breeding ground for a beautiful life together)...trust is far natural than distrust. I'm giving it a try. When there is trust, there is less waste, less extra work, less verification, less auditing, less paperwork, less blame-storming…in my marriage when there is trust there is less emotional waste( negative, non recyclable emotions – emotions that are not explored, just dumped without thought), less extra work ( do I investigate motives,doubt the reality presenting itself…or do I trust?),less verification( what if what you said was exactly what you meant?), less auditing( if I trust all good intentions and acts come straight from the heart),less paperwork( apologies via sms, long emails with the realisation that trust would have done the trick all along), less blame- storming( and more brain storming on how a conscious marriage can be an organic breeding ground for a beautiful life together)…trust is far natural than distrust. I’m giving it a try.

]]> Comment on Team Innovation through Improvisation – Part 4 by Burgert http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/2010/06/29/team-innovation-through-improvisation-part-4/comment-page-1/#comment-220 Burgert Wed, 07 Jul 2010 07:55:21 +0000 http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/?p=255#comment-220 Nee nie op die oomblik nie. Wil jy subscribe? Weet jy hoe om so 'n link te skep? Nee nie op die oomblik nie. Wil jy subscribe? Weet jy hoe om so ‘n link te skep?

]]> Comment on Improvisation class 9 – 29 June by Liezel van Beek http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/2010/07/01/improvisation-class-9-%e2%80%93-29-june/comment-page-1/#comment-218 Liezel van Beek Tue, 06 Jul 2010 08:37:46 +0000 http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/?p=271#comment-218 1. In what way did the class have an influence on your life? It brings all the parts together. It feels like this is one of the few opportunities that I have to get my head and my body properly acquainted. And they actually like each other! 2. Would you recommend the class to others? Why? Oh, but of course! I think you acquire tools in this class that is valid and applicable to all areas of your life. Like children on a playground we grow and learn through play. 3. What do you think could prevent others from participating in an improvisation class? I think many people think that because they are not natural performers this class will not be for them. While in actual fact you don't really need to perform - you just get a chance to give all the voices in your head an opportunity to speak or act. 4. What exercise or game did you like the most? I liked the status skits and games where you can build on a scene and develop solid characters. 5. What exercise or game did you like the least? Can't really say - all of the games are good. Sometimes despite, or especially because, they put you in a rather uncomfortable position. 1. In what way did the class have an influence on your life?

It brings all the parts together. It feels like this is one of the few opportunities that I have to get my head and my body properly acquainted. And they actually like each other!

2. Would you recommend the class to others? Why?

Oh, but of course! I think you acquire tools in this class that is valid and applicable to all areas of your life. Like children on a playground we grow and learn through play.

3. What do you think could prevent others from participating in an improvisation class?

I think many people think that because they are not natural performers this class will not be for them. While in actual fact you don’t really need to perform – you just get a chance to give all the voices in your head an opportunity to speak or act.

4. What exercise or game did you like the most?

I liked the status skits and games where you can build on a scene and develop solid characters.

5. What exercise or game did you like the least?

Can’t really say – all of the games are good. Sometimes despite, or especially because, they put you in a rather uncomfortable position.

]]> Comment on Improvisation class 9 – 29 June by Franz http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/2010/07/01/improvisation-class-9-%e2%80%93-29-june/comment-page-1/#comment-214 Franz Sun, 04 Jul 2010 17:49:21 +0000 http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/?p=271#comment-214 Ek dink my woord was "mense"... Ek dink my woord was “mense”…

]]> Comment on Improvisation class 9 – 29 June by Franz http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/2010/07/01/improvisation-class-9-%e2%80%93-29-june/comment-page-1/#comment-212 Franz Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:14:21 +0000 http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/?p=271#comment-212 Dankie Burgert. Was bitter lekker gewees! 1. In what way did the class have an influence on your life? The class gave me a lot of laughs, and helped me to relax and express myself. It's wonderful to be in an environment where you can experiment and let go - I'm sure it'll reduce my propensity to cancer in the long run! I also learned a lot about unlocking group creativity more effectively. The principles are timeless, and applicable to various fields. 2. Would you recommend the class to others? Why? Most certainly! It is just so much fun, and you rediscover interesting bits and pieces of yourself. You also learn a great deal about the creative process, in practical terms, and you get to apply this learning. It could also help you to reconnect with your "inner-child", allowing you to experience the joys of playing again! 3. What do you think could prevent others from participating in an improvisation class? We are all very self-conscious; you have to give up a bit of your inhibitions to fully participate in the class. I'm sure people will also have various mis-perceptions about what improv is really about...it's sort of a new concept, to me at least. 4. What exercise or game did you like the most? I enjoyed all the games, especially the games that actually incorporated a lot of the principles in the form of acting out a scene, having an interview, or guessing an object, person etc. The basic games like being present through simply mimicking each other etc. was also great fun. It's nice to use your body in expressing yourself. 5. What exercise or game did you like the least? Showing a vast range of different emotions was very difficult for me, but not unpleasant. Dankie Burgert. Was bitter lekker gewees!

1. In what way did the class have an influence on your life?
The class gave me a lot of laughs, and helped me to relax and express myself. It’s wonderful to be in an environment where you can experiment and let go – I’m sure it’ll reduce my propensity to cancer in the long run! I also learned a lot about unlocking group creativity more effectively. The principles are timeless, and applicable to various fields.

2. Would you recommend the class to others? Why?
Most certainly! It is just so much fun, and you rediscover interesting bits and pieces of yourself. You also learn a great deal about the creative process, in practical terms, and you get to apply this learning. It could also help you to reconnect with your “inner-child”, allowing you to experience the joys of playing again!

3. What do you think could prevent others from participating in an improvisation class?
We are all very self-conscious; you have to give up a bit of your inhibitions to fully participate in the class. I’m sure people will also have various mis-perceptions about what improv is really about…it’s sort of a new concept, to me at least.

4. What exercise or game did you like the most?
I enjoyed all the games, especially the games that actually incorporated a lot of the principles in the form of acting out a scene, having an interview, or guessing an object, person etc. The basic games like being present through simply mimicking each other etc. was also great fun. It’s nice to use your body in expressing yourself.

5. What exercise or game did you like the least?
Showing a vast range of different emotions was very difficult for me, but not unpleasant.

]]> Comment on Improvisation class 9 – 29 June by ruan http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/2010/07/01/improvisation-class-9-%e2%80%93-29-june/comment-page-1/#comment-209 ruan Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:17:05 +0000 http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/?p=271#comment-209 Ruan 1. In what why did the class have an influence on your life? - Ek is gechallange om HEELTEMAL buite die boksie te dink. Dit is goed om jou comfort zones te challange en agter te kom daar is "meer" in die lewe. Die goeie ding is ek het besef hoe ek fun gaan he met my kinders teenoor om elke dag TV te kyk, want meeste van die tyd het ons net gespeel :-) Die lewe kan so erenstig raak en baie leer n mens die meeste as jy net... speel :-) 2. Would you recommend the class to others? Why? YES! YES! YES!!! I will leave it as a mystery ... But it is that hidden treasure in you that you have been looking for but could not find. This class is another step towards finding that treasure in you... 3. What do you think could prevent others from participating in an improvisation class? They think that they are not actors and need to be an actor to participate. Secondly they can feel challenged by the idea of "playing" as us grown-up are stuck in corporate environments each day... so you can think, I don't have time to play... I'm now a grown-up 4. What exercise or game did you like the most? The imaginary one where you can create your environment. It helped me to understand how you can create a space where you are comfortable even if it is a space outside of your confort zone... But I must add in every game I played I learned something! 5. What exercise or game did you like the least? - Where I had to work in sync with a person who was my mirror image. I understand the idea of the game and what we had to learn, but I like my personal space and that was a challenge when someone mirrored me and copied everything I do... Maar soos Minki se, 1% is n challange en die ander is net LEKKER! Op daai nooit... LEKKER wees, sien julle verseker weer! Ruan Ruan
1. In what why did the class have an influence on your life?
- Ek is gechallange om HEELTEMAL buite die boksie te dink. Dit is goed om jou comfort zones te challange en agter te kom daar is “meer” in die lewe. Die goeie ding is ek het besef hoe ek fun gaan he met my kinders teenoor om elke dag TV te kyk, want meeste van die tyd het ons net gespeel :-) Die lewe kan so erenstig raak en baie leer n mens die meeste as jy net… speel :-)

2. Would you recommend the class to others? Why?
YES! YES! YES!!! I will leave it as a mystery … But it is that hidden treasure in you that you have been looking for but could not find. This class is another step towards finding that treasure in you…

3. What do you think could prevent others from participating in an improvisation class?
They think that they are not actors and need to be an actor to participate. Secondly they can feel challenged by the idea of “playing” as us grown-up are stuck in corporate environments each day… so you can think, I don’t have time to play… I’m now a grown-up

4. What exercise or game did you like the most?
The imaginary one where you can create your environment. It helped me to understand how you can create a space where you are comfortable even if it is a space outside of your confort zone…
But I must add in every game I played I learned something!

5. What exercise or game did you like the least?
- Where I had to work in sync with a person who was my mirror image. I understand the idea of the game and what we had to learn, but I like my personal space and that was a challenge when someone mirrored me and copied everything I do…

Maar soos Minki se, 1% is n challange en die ander is net LEKKER!

Op daai nooit… LEKKER wees, sien julle verseker weer!
Ruan

]]> Comment on Improvisation class 9 – 29 June by Minki http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/2010/07/01/improvisation-class-9-%e2%80%93-29-june/comment-page-1/#comment-205 Minki Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:41:55 +0000 http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/?p=271#comment-205 my woord was die laaste een en dit was "LEKKER" my woord was die laaste een en dit was “LEKKER”

]]> Comment on Improvisation class 9 – 29 June by Minki http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/2010/07/01/improvisation-class-9-%e2%80%93-29-june/comment-page-1/#comment-204 Minki Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:39:40 +0000 http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/?p=271#comment-204 1. In what why did the class have an influence on your life? Seker die grootste invloed van die klas was dat dit net weer die knoppie van my verbeelding aangegryp het! Ek droom weer groot en dink aan die kreatiefste, vreemdste en snaakste goed in my kop. Dit leer mens ook om weer te speel, voorwaar so baie pret!!!Om jou hele liggaam te gebruik, jy verbaas nogals jouself elke keer! In ‘n werksopset het dit baie beteken in die sin dat dit vir my geleer om teenwoordig te wees in alle situasies, dat “everything in life is an offer” – om nie ander se idees net af te skiet nie, om die energie van ‘n groep aan die gang te hou. Dit was so ‘n great verrykende ervaring en ek gaan sonder om te blik of te bloos inskryf vir die 2 de klas. Ek sal dit vir enige iemand aanbeveel. 2. Would you recommend the class to others? Why? Natuurlik! Burgert is een van die ongelooflikste mense wat ek ken. Hy maak die klasse so interessant en lekker en jy stap as ‘n nuwe en verrykte mens daaruit. Hierdie klasse voeg regtig waarde toe tot jou lewe. 3. What do you think could prevent others from participating in an improvisation class? Miskien ‘n wanpersepsie dat jy op die spot gaan wees en nie gaan weet wat om te doen nie? Of die feit dat jy dink jy sal nie goed wees daarin nie? – wat lekker is van die klas is dat mens heeltyd speletjies speel in groepsverband en dat jy van jou ander mede groeplede afhanklik is. ‘n ander baie belangrike ding wat ons geleer het is “make your partner look good” – ‘n mens raak geleidelik al hoe meer op jou gemak en op die einde van die klasse is jy so te sê verslaaf daaraan. :-) 4. What exercise or game did you like the most? O jinne, daar is so baie! Die ontspan oefeninge aan die begin van baie klasse was heerlik om rustig te raak… Die status games was besonders lekker vir my & ook die klasse wat gefokus het op beweging. Die onrealistiese goed was eintlik die lekkerste omdat die wêreld waarin ons leef so baie keer heeltemal te realisties is en kreatiwiteit en verbeelding demp. 5. What exercise or game did you like the least? Die speletjie waar ons moes vrae vra oor ‘n “partytjie” wat die host gereel het en jy moet uitvind wat dit was… hectic. Wil nou nie die game weggee nie, maar ek’t bietjie gesukkel né Juan.! 1. In what why did the class have an influence on your life?

Seker die grootste invloed van die klas was dat dit net weer die knoppie van my verbeelding aangegryp het! Ek droom weer groot en dink aan die kreatiefste, vreemdste en snaakste goed in my kop. Dit leer mens ook om weer te speel, voorwaar so baie pret!!!Om jou hele liggaam te gebruik, jy verbaas nogals jouself elke keer! In ‘n werksopset het dit baie beteken in die sin dat dit vir my geleer om teenwoordig te wees in alle situasies, dat “everything in life is an offer” – om nie ander se idees net af te skiet nie, om die energie van ‘n groep aan die gang te hou. Dit was so ‘n great verrykende ervaring en ek gaan sonder om te blik of te bloos inskryf vir die 2 de klas. Ek sal dit vir enige iemand aanbeveel.

2. Would you recommend the class to others? Why?

Natuurlik! Burgert is een van die ongelooflikste mense wat ek ken. Hy maak die klasse so interessant en lekker en jy stap as ‘n nuwe en verrykte mens daaruit. Hierdie klasse voeg regtig waarde toe tot jou lewe.

3. What do you think could prevent others from participating in an improvisation class?

Miskien ‘n wanpersepsie dat jy op die spot gaan wees en nie gaan weet wat om te doen nie? Of die feit dat jy dink jy sal nie goed wees daarin nie? – wat lekker is van die klas is dat mens heeltyd speletjies speel in groepsverband en dat jy van jou ander mede groeplede afhanklik is. ‘n ander baie belangrike ding wat ons geleer het is “make your partner look good” – ‘n mens raak geleidelik al hoe meer op jou gemak en op die einde van die klasse is jy so te sê verslaaf daaraan. :-)

4. What exercise or game did you like the most?

O jinne, daar is so baie! Die ontspan oefeninge aan die begin van baie klasse was heerlik om rustig te raak…
Die status games was besonders lekker vir my & ook die klasse wat gefokus het op beweging. Die onrealistiese goed was eintlik die lekkerste omdat die wêreld waarin ons leef so baie keer heeltemal te realisties is en kreatiwiteit en verbeelding demp.

5. What exercise or game did you like the least?
Die speletjie waar ons moes vrae vra oor ‘n “partytjie” wat die host gereel het en jy moet uitvind wat dit was… hectic. Wil nou nie die game weggee nie, maar ek’t bietjie gesukkel né Juan.!

]]> Comment on Improvisation class 9 – 29 June by Luci http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/2010/07/01/improvisation-class-9-%e2%80%93-29-june/comment-page-1/#comment-202 Luci Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:02:57 +0000 http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/?p=271#comment-202 1. I realise Rome wasn't built in a day, but since embarking on my Improvisation journey I've come to realise that Rome, in all likelyhood, was probably built on Improv. To build any lasting structure of value, depth and integrity you need a set of principles that live through you. Slowly and gently through giggles and acceptance Improv is instilling those principles in me. 2.Yes, even if they are reluctant. Just do it...like the game rule states...get into the scene, the rest will take care of itself.It enhances all your best parts, forgotten and hidden treasures surface. 3. Fear...I wonder if inviting potential newcomers to one of your classes to "observe" could work... getting them there is the hardest part. 4. I love all the performance games and the status and character building exercises. 5. The singing... I prefer when my brain has my body as a back up! 1. I realise Rome wasn’t built in a day, but since embarking on my Improvisation journey I’ve come to realise that Rome, in all likelyhood, was probably built on Improv. To build any lasting structure of value, depth and integrity you need a set of principles that live through you. Slowly and gently through giggles and acceptance Improv is instilling those principles in me.

2.Yes, even if they are reluctant. Just do it…like the game rule states…get into the scene, the rest will take care of itself.It enhances all your best parts, forgotten and hidden treasures surface.

3. Fear…I wonder if inviting potential newcomers to one of your classes to “observe” could work… getting them there is the hardest part.

4. I love all the performance games and the status and character building exercises.

5. The singing… I prefer when my brain has my body as a back up!

]]> Comment on Improvisation class 9 – 29 June by Burgert http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/2010/07/01/improvisation-class-9-%e2%80%93-29-june/comment-page-1/#comment-201 Burgert Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:00:28 +0000 http://www.playingmantis.net/blog/?p=271#comment-201 O yes, pleas add your word from the one word proverb. Mine was "!" Lets see if we can reconstruct it again. O yes, pleas add your word from the one word proverb. Mine was “!” Lets see if we can reconstruct it again.

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