Student Testimonials
“Last night, I gave a reading in Alameda, and it’s really so amazing how well I did. The improv has helped so much. Standing before the group, I was able to stay in the moment, and even while reading my piece, I could listen to the audience and feel them listening to me. Really an amazing experience; I’m so very happy to have taken your classes. What magical work you do, Joya.” ~ Jennifer Kerr, writer
“Joya used her magic to train our staff in easy and fun theater games that we’ll be able to take back to our students. Joya is a powerful and effective teacher with a real gift of creating a safe environment to work/play in.” ~ Vicki Abadesco, Teacher, Soul Shoppe Elementary Peace Program
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Review Article in SF Chronicle
Four-woman troupe proves life is improv / Lucky Dog players act spontaneously
“When the stage lights come up on the Lucky Dog Theatre Troupe, no one — not even the actors — knows what will happen next.
The result is a lively mix of drama and humor that is the hallmark of full- spectrum improvisation, the specialty of the four-woman troupe whose six-show fall season begins Sunday in San Anselmo.”
Read the full article on Lucky Dog’s Full Spectrum Improvisation here.
Review Article in S. F. Tribune Online
LUCKY DOG THEATRE at Bannam Place Theater
Cast: Joya Cory, Karen Hirst, Fritzi Schnell, music: Yehudit
“Welcome to Improv Theater where you will witness the birth of new artistic history. If we could use few words to describe this fantastic female group we could call them GODDESSES. Yes, in reality that is what they are: Goddesses of Creation. Their improvised scenarios are conceived and practiced with such eccentric passion that one finds oneself literally on the edge of one’s seat. But then, you yourself, will help them create the scenarios by merely offering a one word suggestion when the director asks “What’s concerning or inspiring you?” One or two audience members prefer to participate in a “hands on” way and sculpt the artist by moving her limbs to kick start the creative process. It’s hard to visualize how this strange and amazing tactic works, but it does. From here we’ll leave it up to your imagination! It has to be experienced at Bannam Place Theater in North Beach to be appreciated. I suggest you run, don’t walk to the next show of Lucky Dog Theatre.”