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Your Mind On Improv
Published on 2012-01-22 20:32:27
I found this fascinating, considering what we do. This neurologist studied the differences between of memorized rap and jazz versus improvised versions. The scientist admits that is all preliminary research, but watch it anyway and see if you think you can make some logical leaps to theatrical improv. > read more
Baseball and Improv: How to Make it Intense
Published on 2011-10-22 17:33:04
162 games in the regular season. The game ends either after nine innings, or after a tie ends, whichever comes first. And what do the innings consist of? 90% of the game is an interaction between a batter, a pitcher, and a catcher that goes like this: Pitch. Catch. Occasionally, there is a swing. Only about 1 out of 4 at bats result in a batter getting on base. According to the ERA or the average starting pitcher, each team will probably score 4 runs or fewer, per game.People call this a boring [..] > read more
Getting Ready for a New Season
Published on 2011-07-14 20:38:51
August is approaching and with it, new improvisors. Would you please comment here with some advice for the beginning improvisor? > read more
A Community of Improv - Thank you!
Published on 2011-03-27 19:21:14
We're in the home stretch towards SLIC Fest... As we been plugging away at SLIC Fest, we have been impressed by the people who have offered their unsolicited assistance. This is wonderful for these reasons:A) One of the goals of SLIC Fest has been to > read more
Formatting A Shortform Show - Part 2
Published on 2011-02-18 21:57:51
So, you want to know what a Shortform Show will look like to the audience? Here are some basic components. The order and timing of these should be jotted down and walked out, from point to point, well before the first performance by all the performer > read more
Formatting a Shortform Show - Part 1
Published on 2011-01-29 21:33:01
So you want to put together a shortform show? Here's a list of questions that should help you get going.Practical Issues:Is this a one-time event or are you hoping to turn this into a regular performance? Do you have a space and the agreements to sup > read more
Improv as a Sport and the OODA Loop
Published on 2011-01-24 20:31:16
A friend of mine, Matt, is a fan of all things interesting. He brought this to my attention. It's a theory adopted by military fighter pilots.OODA LoopO = ObserveO = OrientD = DecideA = ActThe loop goes in that order, but always repeats for the perso > read more
Observations from Improv Bootcamp
Published on 2011-01-11 19:54:03
Missouri Thespian Conference was, as always, very rewarding. One of the perks of being an improv coach is getting to "Prov It Up" with hundreds of excited students. It's a privilege.Steven Vance and I ran Improv Bootcamp, which uses pace as a tool fo > read more
MIT Brings Improv to the MBA Classroom
Published on 2011-01-01 21:38:14
MIT Brings Improv to the MBA Classroom Posted by: Alison Damast on December 14, 2010 A group of MBA students at MIT’s Sloan School of Management tossed aside their briefcases and book bags this month to flex their creative muscles, doing e > read more
The Conscience of Improv
Published on 2010-12-31 23:35:14
Over time, the mind of an improviser goes through a change that in many ways it mirrors the development of a child moving into adulthood. It also mirrors spiritual development so closely, improv studies could be a powerful tool for churches and > read more
When Only Your Friends Laugh
Published on 2010-12-16 21:19:21
"Imagine you are a child standing on a sidewalk, watching your parents in a parade. They are walking along, handing out treats. You are very excited to see your heroes come closer and your heart pounds as you anticipate the chance to nab one of the c > read more
Don't Give Up... On Paris Hilton?
Published on 2010-12-10 06:59:17
Don’t Give Up on Paris Hilton “Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don't quit.” When Conrad Hilton spoke those words, he probably did not imagine that his great- > read more
The Anxiety Dream and Parkway South
Published on 2010-12-02 18:37:28
Hello Doctor. I submit for you today Exhibit A, B and C. Exhibit AMost of us have had anxiety dreams. Ever had dream where you walk into class to take an exam and you realize you did not study? Or better yet, show up to perform the lead role in > read more
Defeating The Yap Monster
Published on 2010-11-26 13:06:35
This past weekend was the Quad Show at Parkway North. All of the four schools came together and battled for the title of, well, winner. (There's not really an incentive for winning. It's more about making the audience happy.) One scene in particular > read more
Gorking Out Vs. Stage Presence
Published on 2010-11-18 19:56:07
In general, you are confident. You always choose your words wisely and delivery them eloquently. When people describe you, they use words like classy, composed, and posed. When you walk into the room, other people smile your way because - gosh darn i > read more