Linda Tells James He's Wrong About Improv
Sydney based improvisers Linda Calgaro (Tiny Impro Co, Lady Fingers) and James Hartley (Upper Crass Players) fight, argue, and brawl about all things improv and James is always wrong.
Linda Tells James He's Wrong About Improv
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