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Improvising When Alone in the House – is it Normal?
OK, maybe I’m going to make myself vulnerable with this blog, and perhaps I’ll make myself sound a fool, but am I the only…
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Why Listening is the Best Skill to Develop in Improv
A sharp wit, good object work, the ability to do different accents for whatever characters may come up. All of these would be useful…
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Improv Blog: Do Improv Scenes Need an Ending?
And scene! It’s a phrase I think every improviser has probably heard a million times. A voice from an over enthusiastic Emcee who jumps…
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Improv Blog: Using Physical Props in Improv
Physical props in improv? Would you? Should you? Could you? To begin with, let’s look at why improv and physical props are not usually…
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Improv Blog: How to present yourself on stage – clothes, make up
How should you dress when performing in an improv show? Should you or your whole team just wear something neutral like black or white?…
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The Bard Unscripted: The Art of Improvising Shakespeare
William Shakespeare, the most famous playwright of all time. Renowned for his poetic genius and timeless plays, continues to captivate audiences centuries after his…
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Fishprov: How Improv Can Turn You into a Fish
If you've ever heard the saying 'Forget the Werewolf, beware the Werefish' it comes from Improv. Improv, the art of spontaneous and unscripted performance,…
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Can Improvisers Be Good Stand-Up Comedians and Vice Versa?
The Relationship Between Stand-Up Comedy and Improv Comedy If you’re an improviser and you used to getting laughs on stage for your improv skills,…
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Improv Blog: Don’t Overload Your Scenes with Too Many Ideas
Improv scenes, and improv plays don’t need to be overloaded with too many ideas. Too many ideas can make things overcomplicated and hard to…
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Improv Blog: Short Form vs Long Form
If you’re into improv as a performance type, you’ll probably be familiar with the terms ‘short form’ and ‘long form’. There are many different…