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th ei fp .c a Th e IF P -H al to n H ill s | T hu rs da y, Ju ly 26 ,2 01 8 | 28 Georgetown Little Im- prov Club founder Sam Hancock says he never gets nervous before an improv show. But a scripted show is a whole different story, he added, laughing about the last time he entered a scene far too early, then walked right offstage. With improvisation, Hancock says there is so much opportunity to play with any situation that surfaces during a perfor- mance. "I love doing improv because it's so freeing," he said. "I like the fact that it's a group where ev- eryone says yes to every idea you have. It's just such a positive way to spend time with people." Improvisation is the art of spontaneous per- formance without the use of a script. It is not howev- er without its rules, Han- cock said. The first rule is called "yes ... and," which means performers must never turn down a fellow actor's idea on stage. But aside from saying yes to any- thing and everything be- ing thrown at them, im- prov actors must also contribute to the conver- sation being created. The other most imper- ative rule, according to Hancock, is that actors must listen carefully, re- act to one another and have an emotional con- nection to each situation brewing on stage. "I've always said you don't have to invent any- thing as long as you react to what the other person is doing," he added. Hancock has been in- volved in the improv world since 1987. He per- formed throughout high school and university and then went on to fur- ther pursue improv for his own interest, in vari- ous groups around the GTA. This summer, George- town Little Theatre is cel- ebrating the 10th anniver- sary of its improv club. To celebrate, the theatre is in the midst of a four- week tournament, that sees improv teams from across the GTA compet- ing for improv gold. The Georgetown Little Improv Club's annual end of summer show will take place on Aug. 24 and 25, presenting audiences with a family-friendly culmination of all the work done by the club over the summer. "This year is some- thing I'm calling 10 Scenes," Hancock says. "But I can't reveal much else about it right now." For further informa- tion about GLIC and how to get involved, visit http://www.georgetown- littletheatre.ca. COMMUNITY GEORGETOWN LITTLE IMPROV CLUB CELEBRATING ITS 10TH YEAR GLIC members performing a show in Kitchener on June 28. Back row (left to right): Matthew Jay, Sam Hancock, Kajer Boadway. Front row (left to right): Rob Pearce, Ro Palumbo-Coates. GLIC/photo VERONICA APPIA vappia@metroland.com SAVING YOU MORE For more details go instore or online @thebrick.com. ON NOW AT THE BRICK! Like us on • www.unitedlumber.ca 333 Guelph St. Georgetown 12833 Hwy 50 S. Bolton 520 Bayfield St. N., Barrie Made of durable, machine-washable, BPA-Free acrylic, The Beach Glass'® patented ball and stem design holds the glass upright in sand, grass and snow. And they float! 3 DAY FLASH SALE JULY 27-29, 2018 M IX & MATCH K-CUPS .59.59 ¢eachK-Cups only available atGeorgetown & Bolton locations $11.97 * Reg. $17.99 SALE Ends Aug 10 * * While quantities last, no rain checks. Old World Quality New World Satisfaction since 1983 BASED IN GEORGETOWN SERVING ALL OF HALTON & PEEL REGIONS & ORANGEVILLE • Complete Residential Re-roofing • Repairs • Financing Now Available • Metal Flashing • Cedar Roofs • Copper Roofs and Flashing SHINGLES • CEDAR • FLATS • COPPER www.findlayroofing.ca Fully Licensed and Insured. Call for a FREE Estimate 905-702-7977 Email: info@findlayroofing.ca | toll free 800-683-2999 Silver 2018 Halton Hills