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Creative thoughts, works in progress, behind-the-scenes notes, and observations from a life spent making things.
Latest Posts
- Real Characters Create Better ImprovA real improv character has a point of view, a relationship, and something worth caring about. That is when the scene comes alive.
- The Improvmonkey: Josh C. Crawford’s Creative JourneyMeet Josh C. Crawford—the Improvmonkey—and explore his work in improv, acting, illustration, writing and creative performance.
- MY Movie & TV 5x WatchedJosh C. Crawford shares movies and television series worth watching at least five times, with personal favorites and repeat-viewing recommendations.
- Tick tick tick, Stage!Josh C. Crawford reflects on setbacks, resilience and returning stronger as an actor and performer.
- ARTWORK ON DISPLAYView original drawings and illustrations by Josh C. Crawford presented as part of an artwork display.
- GO IT ALONE SOLOPROVJosh C. Crawford develops his solo improv show, Josh C. Crawford: One Too Many, and explores the creative possibilities of Soloprov.
- RIPCORD: no moreJosh C. Crawford reflects on performing in the Iowa City Community Theatre production of Ripcord and what the experience meant creatively.
- Believe in ProfA personal reflection from Josh C. Crawford on Prof, Willy Wonka and the importance of believing in creative possibility.
- Searching The FANTASTICKJosh C. Crawford returns to scripted theatre in The Fantasticks after years focused on improv, confronting fear and rediscovering stage acting.
- Night of the Improv: Long-Form Go-GoA look back at long-form improv with Well Done Phoenix at Willow Creek Theatre in Iowa City and the energy of a strong ensemble performance.
- Always HereAn original science-fiction story by Josh C. Crawford about an ancient arrival on a young Earth and a presence that has always been here.
- The FantastickA behind-the-scenes look at Josh C. Crawford’s work on The Fantasticks and his return to theatrical performance.
Josh C. Crawford | Writer, Illustrator & Improv Teacher 