Cary's Info
Cary Farrow IV is an actor, director and the CEO of Alamo City Improv, the first long-form improvisational theatre company and conservatory in San Antonio. Among his various roles, he co-developed the curriculum for ACI Conservatory and teaches in all the levels of classes there.His approach integrates empathy, subtext and dramatic acting techniques into the work of improvisation to create an honest and powerfully effective method. The goal of this work is to honor improv as immersive theatre that is uniquely suited for exploring the truth and presence of the moment.
TRAINING
• Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) - Improv 101 & 201 (David Barton Harris)
• The Hideout Theater - Advanced Narrative Intensive (Andy Crouch, Kaci Beeler, Roy Janik, Kareem Badr, Kacey Samiee, Quinn Buckner, Courtney Hopkins)
• Susan Messing - Curing Ambiguity
• Jill Bernard - Truth & Beauty
• T.J. Mannix - Creating Successful Solo Shows
• Alex Fradera - Trance Mask
• Roy Janik & Kaci Beeler - Dramatic Improv
• Casey Feigh - Slow Down & Dig In
• Chris Trew - The New Movement's Language and Philosophies
• Dave Buckman - Advanced Improv Boot Camp
Currently Teaching at: Alamo City Improv
Cary's Workshops
| That Which isn't Said |
| Visceral Stagecraft |
| Saving the Scene |
| Citizens of Crazytown |
"He is a generous soul. He not only plays to the height of his intelligence; he teaches to the height of ours." - LC Wilks
"Cary did a great job of making the environment low pressure while adding some great insight and really teaching in a fun effective manner. I was terribly nervous but that all went away after the first 2 seconds." - Maribel De La Cruz
"Thanks to Cary Farrow IV for reminding us all of the theater part of improvisational theater." - Amy Angelilli