Oliver's Info
Oliver is an actor, improviser, and comedian based in Toronto. He runs SODA Impro, an unscripted theatre company, and performs as half of the comedy duo Johnson & Georgiou. Recently, he's developed three original roles onstage: Mitch in Emily Dix's adaptation of "The Birds" (Bygone Theatre), Edwin in Kristen Da Silva's "The Bluff" (Theatre Orangeville), and Mr Gordon in Vishesh Abeyratne's workshop of "Blood Offering" (Alma Matter Productions). Last year, he was invited to headline the Detroit Improv Festival, and played the leading man in Vampire Zombies... From Space!, a 1950s horror-comedy homage.Oliver's improv & solo sketch comedy has delighted audiences in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Toronto. He is an alumnus of Second City Toronto House Co, and can be found on iTunes in Caverns & Comedians, which won Best Gaming Podcast in PodCamp Toronto's 2018 Canadian Podcast Awards.
Oliver's Workshops
| The Art of Getting Distracted |
| Intro to Viewpoints for Improvisation |
| Only the Yes / Only the And |
"Oliver is a great instructor who will set you up for success. ...the perfect blend of acting technique and improvisation." - Rosena Cornet
"Oliver seamlessly translates the tools into well-scaffolded lessons ... a patient, thoughtful, and knowledgeable teacher." - Kyla McCracken
"I'm so much better equipped to use my theatre training in my improv now." - Jake Martin