Don’t be a walking stereotype when you come out on stage—no scratch that—don’t be a walking stereotype. Period. But especially not when you’re in an improv scene where other people can get offended, even more…
Improv is a life practice, just as much as it is practice for life. And no, I’m not trying to be vague or super Yoda-like—but think about it. For many, it is a life practice,…
May the record show, first and foremost, that I am in no way an expert on the subject of romantic relationships. That being said, I do consider myself to be something of an adept in…
In last week’s post we went over the Naughty List—all of those things you should not do in improv. Even if you don’t know the list, you know the list, because these are all of…
Gossiping, blocking, and gagging: In life these are things that we know we shouldn’t do. We wouldn’t talk behind Suzy’s back about her latest fling with that guy from the bookstore; we wouldn’t dismiss Suzy…
The thing I love most about improv is that it is the few hours a week where I am not only free to, but basically forced to forget my troubles at the door, be present,…
The scene: Job interview. A cramped office with no windows. A large painting of a grapefruit leers down at you from the wall behind the desk. The florescent lights buzz overhead with a little clicking…