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GOODBYES IN IMPROV COMMUNITIES

Friday, 25 April | 11:00 - 12:00 @ ATH Theatre

Improv communities thrive on connection, but what happens when members leave, teams disband, or scenes come to an end—both onstage and off? Saying goodbye is inevitable, yet it’s rarely talked about.

In this open discussion, we’ll explore the emotional, social, and practical aspects of goodbyes in improv. How do we handle departures with care? What makes a farewell meaningful? And how can communities adapt and evolve through these transitions?

Whether you’ve experienced the bittersweetness of goodbyes or are curious about fostering a culture of support and continuity, join us for a heartfelt conversation about closure, change, and what comes next.

⚫︎ ABOUT THE HOST

Trần Quang Anh (Billy) is an improviser and actor who grew up between Vietnam, Singapore, Australia, and the UK. He’s a big proponent of the Asian improv scene and has had the pleasure of performing at the Manila, Singapore, and Vietnam Improv Festivals. Quang Anh started his improv journey with Yale-NUS Improv in 2020 and recently had to say goodbye because the program was terminated, and because he graduated.

Lê Kim Thanh (Kim) is the founder and director of Vietnam Improv Festival and The Improv Hub. She's a romanticizer of "duyên", a concept in the Vietnamese culture referring to destined encounters, which start, blossom, and fade when they are meant to be. On her improv journey, she has witnessed times when improvisers fell out of "duyên", and she believes these goodbyes deserve time and space to be embraced.

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