Playing the Status Game: How Impro’s Lessons on Status Dynamics Can Transform Your Storytelling and Your Career.

I just finished reading Keith Johnstone’s book Impro, and it got me thinking about how much his ideas could transform the way we approach our work as independent filmmakers. Johnstone’s book is a guide for actors and improvisers, offering techniques to help them trust their instincts and create scenes that feel real and compelling. But as I read, I couldn’t help but notice how these same insights could be applied off the stage—to how we tell stories, build connections, and navigate our...