Preserving David Shepherd's Archives
A project in Los Angeles, CA by Michael Golding000days
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Preparing the archives of David Shepherd (the father of improvisation) for their permanent home at Northwestern University.
Backers: 48
Average Pledge Per Backer: $113
Funded: $5,425 of $14,850
Dates: May 19th -> Jun 18th (30 days)
Project By: Michael Golding
Backers: 48
Average Pledge Per Backer: $113
Funded: $5,425 of $14,850
Dates: May 19th -> Jun 18th (30 days)
Project By: Michael Golding
$5,425
current pledge level
Last Updated: June 18 @ 14:30 -0400 GMT
36%
of goal
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Latest News
28 hours 
June 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Less than 28 hours left to reach our goal. Could use an improv miracle about now. Would be a tragedy if this stuff is lost. Please spread the word. It's not too late. (Read More)
David Shepherd takes possession of Michael Golding
June 11th - via: kickstarter.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy4YO5reB1s (Read More)
7 days to go to reach our goal
June 10th - via: kickstarter.com
A week to go before fundraising ends on June 18th. Still spreading the word as contributions slowly come in. Part of the archives is this 14 minute improvised movie, "Family Reunion" which was directed by David Shepherd, with a cast of... (Read More)
Canadian Improv Games documentary trailer
May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
In The Moment is a documentary by Sandra Chwialkowska about the Canadian Improv Games, an education based format of improvisational theatre for Canadian high school students. The format was created by Willie Wyllie & Howard Jerome, based on the... (Read More)
David Shepherd's State of Improvisation
May 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Years ago a basement flood destroyed irreplaceable items from David Shepherd's archives. Fortunately, I had copies of some of those artifacts, such as this “manifesto” David worked on briefly, and then forgot about. Last year, I rediscovered it... (Read More)
22 Days Left - 26% Funded
May 27th - via: kickstarter.com
With 22 days left, the project is 26% funded. The list of generous backers so far reads like a who’s who of improv royalty. Please share the link and donate if you can. Preserving David Shepherd's archives means future generations of improvisers... (Read More)
Chicago Sun Times article
May 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Great article from the Chicago Sun Times on my Kickstarter campaign. http://voices.suntimes.com/arts-entertainment/the-daily-sizzle/funds-needed-for-david-shepherd-archives-at-northwestern/#.U3zYWIm9LCQ (Read More)
Scenes from the Responsive Scene Radio Show (1972)
May 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Scenes from David Shepherd's improvised radio show, The Responsive Scene (1972). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKEAA_682cw (Read More)
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