Derek Flores

Adventures in Improv

English - May 05, 2021 16:37 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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In this episode, Jeff connects with the very funny and talented, New Zealand-based improviser Derek Flores.

Derek has been an active entertainer for over 30 years, cutting his improv teeth at the Loose Moose Theatre under Keith Johnstone. Derek is known for his versatility as an entertainer–being a practitioner of improv, sketch, acting, emceeing, clown, stand up, street performance and cabaret acts.

Derek has toured the world either as himself or as one of two iconic characters–El Jaguar and The Unicorn.

Conversation topics include his early days as a comedian, an update on the current state in New Zealand, his involvement in creating the New Zealand Improv Festival and the future of improv.

Check out Derek and his wife Michi's Production Company/Training Center, Meegwai Productions

Watch the acclaimed Canadian film Waydowntown (featuring Derek Flores)