New WTTW doc shines spotlight on ‘Mother of Improv’ Viola Spolin
The former social worker developed a novel set of theater games used by the likes of Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and more.
By Nereida Moreno
New WTTW doc shines spotlight on ‘Mother of Improv’ Viola Spolin
The former social worker developed a novel set of theater games used by the likes of Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Stephen Colbert and more.
By Nereida Moreno
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A new WTTW documentary explores the life and legacy of Viola Spolin, the social worker-turned theater guru who pioneered the improvisational techniques later used by The Second City and Saturday Night Live.
Reset talks to filmmaker Jude Leak about “Inventing Improv: A Chicago Stories Special,” premiering Friday at 8 p.m.
GUEST: Jude Leak, writer and producer