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None of us really know what we’re doing here on Earth - improv is The Art of Life.
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New article just dropped with @voyageaustin 🪽 Curious how I got here and what drives me? Read about my journey to becoming a comedian and musician in today’s Daily Inspiration from Voyage Austin. Link: https://voyageaustin.com/interview/daily-inspiration-meet-joshua-draper
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Improv . Sangre sucia 1 “AnToloJia Sangre Sucia Vibracion 1” #improv #poesia #sangresucia #mudblood #fairycum
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A festival is made up of thousands of little moments like these. Captured by @kaylaeditsthings 🎞️🖤
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Fun fact: No one actually knows what the f** they’re doing. Every one of us is improvising this human experience. Improv is a strange mirror for life. There’s no script or perfect response. It’s all channeling your authentic expression in the presence. You have to LISTEN, trust what comes through, commit to it and go ALL the way. Half-in doesn’t work. The second you start judging yourself from outside yourself, the moment is already gone. I had the pleasure of jumping on stage for a spontaneous improv set with my brother Joshua Draper @truejoshuadraper, who’s been practicing this craft for 10+ years with @growthroughplay.improv Two days earlier, I’d given a talk about conscious creation @icelandeclipse — speaking your truth online, dropping the character you think people want to see AND using digital expression / phone in your hand to create DEEP experiences in the physical world. Just presence, wit, listening, movement, ridiculousness and trusting whatever wanted to come through next. No prep needed. This entire week in Iceland has felt like that. Crossing paths and creating around humans like @alexgreycosm, @reggiewatts, our homie @brentpella and so many wildly expressive people has reminded me that creativity isn’t always something you need to THINK your way into. Sometimes “THINKING” is exactly what blocks it. Listen fully. Respond honestly. Commit to the moment. Risk looking ridiculous. Whether you’re improvising on stage, making content, having a conversation, dancing or building something with another human… the magic happens when you stop watching yourself perform and actually do the thing. Contribute! More experiments, collaborations & improv with Joshua coming — maybe at my crib @maestrovalley in January 👀 We are creating more spaces where nobody knows exactly what’s about to happen… (Photo creds @kaylaeditsthings 📸)
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On my way to Iceland 🇮🇸 right now and feeling the vibes-portal! This is such a special culmination of so many pieces of my life at once! I can’t believe this is real! First, I’m honored to be included in the solar eclipse ceremony with @iunify on August 12th - this will be live-streamed on the internet as a global prayer for peace ☮️ Then, on the 13th I’m bringing my signature improv jam @growthroughplay.improv to the Nordic family with the best co-host I could ask for @brentpella Friday the 14th, I’m joining a one-of-kind musical collaboration with the @mi.mu.gloves team @annu__music @adamstarkmusic to perform an all ecompassing demonstration of the wearable MIDI technology - it’s a surprise so I can’t tell you all about it but @bloomurian and @moondropmusic are involved and that’s all I’ll say for now :) @imogenheap @bjork Holy cow I’m on the airplane and they’re literally playing @incubus song “Dig” on the tarmac. This is destiny 🙏🙏👌👌✨✨
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@libfestival was epic this year! ✨🏕️✨ Thank you to @compass.culture for having me and @brentpella back this year to weave laughter into this festival. Pic 1 - Comedy Amidst the Chaos talk with @brentpella Pic 2 - @growthroughplay.improv guided improv experience was a hit again! Pic 3 - @chaseironeyes bringing sacred rituals to our modern rights of passage 🙏 So much inspiring music! I’m back in the lab already …
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This weekend! ⬅️ @riseandvibesmusicfestival 🏕️ Y’all I can’t believe it’s happening! I’ve been the biggest @thieverycorporation and @realcolliebuddz fans for almost two decades, and within a year of starting my music project @truejoshuadraper and my improv workshop @growthroughplay.improv I’m ON THE BILL with my idols! And I’m staying busy: 🧘‍♀️Friday Morning: Yoga with @chloedeeyoga and @joshuabear.music 🙊 Friday Afternoon: Improv with @growthroughplay.improv 🎶 Saturday Sunset: Reggae with @joshuabear.music • Come vibe at the epic @ticotimeriverresort! Tickets are still available now! Big thank you to @castle_of_the_valley non-profit for sponsoring my summer tour!
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Top-tier episode of Get Sweaty with Leddy right here. Just a couple Josh’s Joshin’ around in the sauna. Pure improv. Pure chaos. Some of our finest work yet. Check it out using the link in bio and subscribe to “Get Sweaty with Leddy” on @youtube
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I’m going to Iceland… what a dream. 🇮🇸✨ After traveling all over the world, this will actually be my first trip to Europe — something I’ve been holding sacred for a long time. And of course it’s to the land of the Vikings, during a once-in-a-century total solar eclipse. I’m honored to be joining the celestial lineup at @icelandeclipse (Aug 11–15, 2026) — a rare convergence of music, art, science, wellness, and exploration at the edge of the world. I’ll be bringing @growthroughplay.improv overseas once again with my brother @brentpella, hopefully sharing some sacred goofs with the homie @reggiewatts, and gathering with an incredible circle of @mi.mu.gloves artists including @annu__music and Imogen Heap to explore this mystical new musical tool. My musician alter ego @joshuabear.music is looking forward to another invocation with my brother @frankoheke. This tribe is truly my ilk. Capacity is limited to 3,333 Eclipse Seekers. Passes are on sale now → **icelandeclipse.com**
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🌿✨ I’m thrilled to share that I’ll be leading an epic improv workshop, @growthroughplay.improv, at Envision Festival next week! I’ll be in El Nido on February 24th at 1pm! This workshop is perfect for the festival setting — when we’re out of default mode, open, and ready to explore. Practicing improv helps us connect with the present moment, get playful, and become more available for life itself. Also - it’s mega fun and you are going to goof your butt off. I’ve been dreaming of attending Envision for years, and it feels so special to bring the gift of play and inner child work to Costa Rica. I’m also beyond excited to be back in the jungle, by the ocean, surrounded by amazing people… and vibing to some reggae music! 🎶💚
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Reflecting on probably the best & most complete Bday week of my life. All encompassing 🪅 ✅ Host a @growthroughplay.improv game night with @brentpella for @geraldrrogers and my @burningman camp “Legendary Playground Of The Gods” ✅ Epic dinner at @justinesbrasserie with my oldest friend in the world @wesphil88 ✅ Take a boat ride with @dennis_kinney to see the Lake Austin Lights ✅ Fly to LA and open for @brentpella and @nikki_howard and then MD their show ✅ Host a 70 person co-birthday bash with @leahlivefree at my home where all our friends get to express themselves, call it “Sag-urday Night Live” ✅ One cute mamma @naweiiawilder who flew out of her way just be with me ✅ Deep rest in big blankets with my catboy Kyio — I AM A HAPPY GUY ✨
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What an auspicious adventure! ☄️💛 I said YES to a mysterious opportunity to visit the estate of @paulmsills and Carol Sills, Paul is the son of @violaspolin (mother of modern improv) and together they are the creators of modern Story Theater and the famous Second City theater company and training center. I visited the community theater they built at the end of the their lives to carry on the message and tradition of the art form. I walked the halls of their library, read stage notes they scribbled on napkins, and basked in the paintings they created to keep their minds loose and malleable. I talked shop and shared stories with Rachel Sills, their daughter, for hours 🌊 I found out that I was asked to visit them on the one year anniversary of Carols passing. It was such a special time to reflect and praise. I learned that Carol and Paul collected Native American artifacts, and studied myths and traditions from all ages and traditions in history. I also learned that Carol was into Peyote! Shhh hahaha. At one point I found myself stunned when I noticed the original hand-dawn logo for the Story Theater… looked very familiar to the logo I made for @growthroughplay.improv! Similar colors, shapes, styles… Full body goosebumps. Then, I discovered that the sisters have a training program called @everyone_can_improvise which teaches very adjacent tenants that I teach with my workshops. It’s like I tripped and fell into a quantum nest of alignment! Finally, I blessed the space with some improvised piano, channeling the spirit and influence of one of my mentors @daveashercoach. I’m still sort of integrating it all, but I’m excited to deepen my understanding of the origins of this art from and bring it to my world. Looking forward to sharing more soon 👋
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