Randy Dixon
Randy Dixon is regarded as one of the most experienced improvisational artists in the Pacific Northwest and around the world. In 1983, he was a founding member of Unexpected Productions (Seattle) and served as the company’s Artistic Director from 1988 to 2021. Randy also founded and directs The Orcas Island Project, an international performance group consisting of 12 performers from 10 countries. OIP develops, explores, and investigates interactive theatrical forms. They have performed in various locations around the US and Europe.
He has taught, directed and performed improvisational theater in Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Italy, Germany, Austria, Holland, and all over the U.S. and Canada. Outside of his improvisational work, Randy served on the editorial board for The Salt Journal: a journal of Myth, Religion, Psychology and Ideas. His approach to improvisation has been influenced by his studies and friendships with Del Close (creator of the Harold), Paul Sills (creator of Second City), and Keith Johnstone (Author of Impro). His book, Being Present: Spontaneous Storytelling and the Art of Improvisation has been published in German, Slovene, soon in Swedish, and Japanese. Randy has a B.F.A. in Drama from Seattle University and a Master’s Degree in Mythological Studies with an emphasis in Jungian Depth Psychology.
Formats
Randy is the originator of formats such as Spoken, Campfire, Afterlife, Blank Slate, Black Eyed Blonde, Found Objects, Threads, and Half and Half.
