Welcome to my online, dust bunny-free cyber home, where nothing is organized, your cup of tea comes with a side of dog hair, and nobody cares if you track muddy paw prints across the kitchen floor. It's a mess, but hey, life is messy business. Won't you join me in the fun? With love, Joanne Brokaw Connect. Inspire. Change the world. Suddenly Stardust: A Memoir (Of Sorts) About Fear, Freedom & Improv
"If there was a land called I Could Never Because I'm Afraid, I would be the queen. I would sit on an enormous throne wearing a mighty crown and regal robes, and I'd be known far and wide for my ability to come up with excuses to avoid doing even the things I actually wanted to do. But when I turned 50, I went to an improv workshop. That's when I hopped a train from the land of I Could Never and got off at the next station, Maybe I Can." - from Suddenly Stardust: A Memoir (Of Sorts) About Fear, Freedom & Improv Praise for "Suddenly Stardust"
"Don't let her humble and even occasionally timid way fool you. Joanne Brokaw is a powerhouse theatrical improvisor. As a student she was willing to break out of her perceived comfort zone and on stage she used her considerable emotional range and life experience to expand the parameters of what her scene partners thought possible. Her reflections in this book are all at once insightful and revealing. If you have any desire to expand your horizons as a performer, Joanne's stories can certainly prepare you for what and who you might encounter."
- Law Tarello, MFA; Faculty, The Second City "A fascinating memoir that recounts the transformation from beginner to capable improviser and the emotional growing pains that come with that metamorphosis. Suddenly Stardust is essential reading and earns its place on my bookshelf right between Truth in Comedy and the UCB Manual." -Austin Scott, House Improv Theater, Gainesville FL "I love this book, Suddenly Stardust by Joanne Brokaw! It is a guide to life, showing how improv can act as a template for living fully with others. Improv can help us appreciate every single moment, be more creative, and remind us how stellar we are. Say Yes, I’ll get this book, And read it in one sitting, like I did. And then cherish it like I do." - Wendy Liebman, comedian "Finally, someone who gets it! Improv isn't about being funny. It's about letting go of fear in all aspects of communication and your life. Joanne Brokaw really gets it and conveys it!" - Scott Baker, from the comedy team Isaacs and Baker Click here to read more! |
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