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TV Program “Her Village” on Improv Theatre
Yang Lan’s (often referred to as China’s Oprah) famous talk show Her Village has dedicated an entire episode on Improv Theatre. Our very own improv instructor, Hu Xin appeared as a guest on the show!
FANS VOL.12 October 2011
Just as we had finished writing our cover story, we heard the sad news of the loss of a great visionary, entrepreneur and icon, Steve Jobs. The world will miss not only the greatest technology leader of our times, but also one of the best communicators as well. Steve, you will be missed but never forgotten!
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Li Jiawei, “The essence of communication is to find out what others want”
How can we make people around us feel happy? Li thinks the methods are as flexible as improv theatre. “You need to be sensitive and see things that are ignored by others. Then let your thoughts and spirit to guide your behaviour.”
When improv meets sign language
People’s Republic of improv went to Renmin University of China last Sunday. See a new way to do Gebbrish!
Improv Workshop on Sep 17
highlights of the improv workshop on Sep 17
Yin Bo, “Improv requires more wisdom”
We often encounter things that make us unhappy, yet when I came to work in Beijing I suddenly found many ways to be happy, just like here, I see wonderful people living a wonderful life.
FANS VOL. 11 September 2011
The Mid-Autumn Festival has come and gone. Beijing already feels much cooler in weather. We are heading into flu season. With holidays ending and people going back to school and work, we need to be in excellent health as we power through the end of the year. We went all the way to Bali to find the famous “Medicine Men” to give us some advice on eating, praying and loving!
Dongcheng – train myself to have ‘thicker skin’
“Actually everyone prefers to express himself but usually is not good at it or reluctant to expose himself. We are just used to being in the comfort zone and don’t dare take risks,”
FANS VOL. 10 August 2011
Every year on the 7th day of the 7th month on the lunar calendar is “Qi Xi Jie” or Chinese Valentine’s Day based on a popular myth of a cowherd who is allowed to meet once a year with his wife who’s a fairy. Speaking of romance, there’s a really popular dating show on Jiangsu TV recently. We’re fascinated by the questions raised by the ladies to their potential male match. Hence, we dedicate this month’s FANS to the art of questioning. What do you say?
