It is a truity that Justin Grace coaches (and makes up words)

justin grace

Has apelike intensity.
#1
Hey gang!

I am a coach and that is just furiously true.

This is me:
http://newyork.improvteams.com/performers/994/justingrace

I've been studying at the UCB since 2006, and in that time have taken classes with the likes of Michael Delaney, Will Hines, Nate Dern, Laura Grey, Jordan Klepper, Curtis Gwinn, Becky Drysdale, Shannon O'Neill, and Ryan Karels. Plus a ton more.

Currently, I roll with indie teams Dog Court and Hell On Earth. Previously, I have been a member of Rat King and the 600 level shows Immediately Great and LaRontage. For the last three years, I've been coaching Control Top, an all-girl group at Barnard College, and it is so much fun I could burst. Circumstances are such the cast has a lot of turnover so it's like getting a new 101 class every September.

My big thing is that we often construct these narratives of "bad things we do" in scenes, and because our brains fixate more on negative information, we don't wind up noticing when we make very awesome simple moves that don't conform to them. All it takes is being aware of the ways in which your mind is already the world's best improviser. I'd like to teach you to love your instincts and help create an environment where you feel comfortable following them. I am also the sort of guy who would always rather see a perfectly played hilarious scene interrupted by a five minute tangent about types of floor grout, so there's that, too.

As of now, I'm available every night of the week except Thursdays. Hit me up at justin.eric.grace@gmail.com or 609-226-3176 if you want to try and get something going.

Okay!
 
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justin grace

Has apelike intensity.
#3
I was honored to receive this feedback from a group I worked with. Watch out for these kids; they're gonna be great:

"Our 201 class met with Justin. This guy is good!! He has tons of energy and is super supportive. He really helped us start to look at how our brain gets in our way and how to deal with it. This helped to free us up. By the end of our 2 hours, all 6 of us were doing the best work we have done and were having a lot of fun."

Sundays and Thursdays are booked but every other night I just want to see you!
 

justin grace

Has apelike intensity.
#4
Tuesdays have opened up, which is good news for people who like double song rock-blocks! Any night but Thursday and we're gold.

H.A.G.S.
STAY FUNNY
 

justin grace

Has apelike intensity.
#5
I saw this today and my heart melted. You can give me an equally fuzzy nickname anytime!

She said some of her best memories of Barnard include the “funny ladies” she’s worked with in Control Top and the team’s coach, Justin Grace, a former Columbia student whom team members call “Poppa Bear.”

“Doing improv, and especially doing improv with our coach, has given me a new approach to analyzing a lot of the things that I see,” Provo said. “He’s just really caring and compassionate and really giving of his time and his energies with us.”
http://www.columbiaspectator.com/2012/05/15/senior-profile-maddie-provo-bc
 

justin grace

Has apelike intensity.
#7
Hey guys!

I updated the original post here to reflect changes in my life since last time. I hope yours have been equally good.

I've been back coaching lately and I want to do more of it! I am available all weekdays except Tuesday after 5, and have weekends totally free until the last week in April.

Also, it has become clear to me that 85% of the teams who hire me are all-girl groups. I don't know what in these few lines of text is conveying to you that I have a facility for coaching them, but it is where most of my experience lies! If you or your friends are girls, check me out.

(not in a creep way)
 
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