Master of Improvisational Theatre
About Kemsley Dickinson
Kemsley is renowned for building one of the most beautiful small theaters in the world: The Courtyard Playhouse. He pioneered the Keith Johnstone approach to improvisation in the Middle East, becoming the first member of the International Theatresports Institute in the region. He is a sought-after role-play actor and balances managing a company of over 50 actors producing three shows a week with overseeing the Courtyard Playhouse’s Learning and Development team.
About this Episode
In this episode, Kemsley talks about the various jobs he had before he started the Courtyard Playhouse with his wife, Tiffany, almost 10 years ago. He also talks about the theatre performances, their developmental program, improv theatre, and some of the other exciting projects at The Courtyard Playhouse.
Tune in to enjoy a vibrant and engaging conversation with Kemsley sharing his personal and professional journeys and the challenges they went through while setting up The Courtyard Playhouse.
“Life just takes its course. I didn’t mean for any of this to happen.”
Kemsley Dickinson
“Try and find people to help you. Reach out to your network. Don’t try to do the whole thing on your own, there are people willing to give you advice.”
– Kemsley Dickinson
Show highlights
“When you build your second venue and your franchise or whatever, you gain the experience and the value that comes back to you because you know a lot of stuff from the mistakes you made.”
Kemsley Dickinson
“There’s a big focus on young people and their development as human beings as well as actors or comedians or artists.”
Kemsley Dickinson
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