Your Wednesday at a glance:
- Weather: High of 82.
- What to eat: Greek treats. It’s finally time for Chattanooga’s Annunciation Greek Church’s annual spring Greek Bake Sale. Here’s what’s on the menu and how to place your orders.
- What to do: Get ready for Chattanooga area farmers markets, as they prep for the season’s first crops. Here’s a list of where and when to find them.
- What’s helpful: This Chattanooga program helps low- and moderate-income workers get Google IT certification.
Good morning, Chattanooga!
What do great generals, surgeons and improv actors all have in common?
The ability to make snap decisions and embrace them – at least according to Michael Shield, a Chattanooga transplant who is hosting a six-week improv class at the Chattanooga Theatre Center.
“If there are people in Chattanooga who are trying to become actors or comedians, going to an audition with improv skills on your resume puts you head and shoulders above those who don’t have it,” he said. “It makes you comfortable in any situation.”
A former student at renowned improv programs in Chicago and Los Angeles, Shield said classes are helpful for actors and comedians, but also have applications for everyone who wants to be funny or gain confidence. Just don’t try too hard.
“Improv is a good tool for helping to hone your comedy skills. It can take you from being that typical class clown to being funny and the person people want to hang out with,” he said.
Now for some recent stories:
BE BEAR-Y SAFE: Tennessee, Georgia, wildlife officials warn of spring black bears on the move. Here’s what to do if you spot a bear and how to avoid attracting them in the first place.
MOVING ON UP: Gov. Bill Lee appointed a Chattanooga area judge to the state’s Court of Criminal Appeals.
WHAT’S BREWING ON THE MOUNTAIN: Signal Mountain passed an ordinance this week allowing brewpubs.
-Tierra Hayes, thayes@timesfreepress.com
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