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John Montague
As a teacher, John Montague sees each improviser as both an individual and a part of the whole. With small classes, he gives each student personal attention, building their unique strengths as an improviser. He believes the true concept of "group mind" has been abandoned, and he is dedicated to reviving this critical element of the artform. John is currently a member of New York's only tragic improv group, "Harsh". He has performed regularly at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and The Magnet Theater. He also works with the well-reknowned street group Improv Everywhere. John has studied with Ari Voukydis, Joe Bill, Armando Diaz, Michael Delaney, Kevin Mullaney, Billy Merritt, Julie Brister, Seth Morris, Dyna Moe, and Rachel Hamilton. He has a BA in theatre from The University of Virginia.
Student Feedback:
"John's method of giving notes, his tone of voice, and his words are wonderful. He is critical with supportive ease."
"John is doing something unique and necessary in the improv landscape. Emotions and drama make improv so much more powerful."
"John was great at getting us to dig into ourselves for the real feelings."
"John's feedback was helpful. I would like to take another class, and I would like to continue doing improv."
"I think this form is healthy for the actor. Good stuff. Great Class!"
Alexa Kryzaniwsky
Alexa Kryzaniwsky is a graduate of NYU's Tisch. Some of her credits include the 2006 Baryshnikov Arts Center Fellowship, A Brilliant Play by, John McEnroe, Out of Time; A Puppet Spectacle at the St. Ann's Warehouse, and an independent film, Rich From Within. Alexa has been a member of EPIONE, Tragic Improv's professional troupe, since 2007. She will be performing in, ‘The Bacchae' composed by Philip Glass and directed by JoAnne Akalaitis at the Delacorte, summer of 2009.
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