Improv FAQ

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Improv FAQ is an educational video resource dedicated to answering the most common questions about improv in order to help create stronger connections throughout the improv community. These videos will unpack topics in improv and frequently feature guest improvisers. Videos are posted regularly.

To submit your questions and topics to be explored in our educational content, please email james@theimprovnetwork.org.

Jane Morris joins to talk about her list of 'unpopular' ideas in the world of Improv. NOTE: This is a PRE-RECORDED episode from the end of December. Enjoy! Jane Morris is the Johnny Appleseed of comedy clubs, having opened the Chicago Comedy Showcase, the Second City ETC, Second City Los Angeles, Upfront Comedy, the Comedy Underground and currently managing the fanaticSalon in Culver City. She has most recently been seen in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Shameless, AP Bio, and The Laundromat.
Jane Morris' Unpopular Ideas
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Jane Morris' Unpopular Ideas

January 10, 2022 12:10 am

Bob and James wrap up the end of year with the last stream of the year.
End of Year Wrap Up
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End of Year Wrap Up

December 20, 2021 12:14 am

The cast of PGraph joins to talk about their special brand of narrative improv, being together as a group for 15+ years, and their book 'Do It Now: Essays on Narrative Improv'. Since their premiere in November of 2005, Parallelogramophonograph has been more than just any improv troupe. Fiercely dedicated to the craft and art of improvised theatre, PGraph has held an award-winning weekly show non-stop since 2006. Early on in their time together, Kaci Beeler, Kareem Badr, Roy Janik, and Valerie Ward knew they wanted to do something different onstage. Intrigued by the challenge of telling fantastic fully-improvised stories together as an ensemble, PGraph spent years developing original formats and studying the art of theatre, improv, and storytelling. They’ve toured the country and the world performing and teaching their unique brand of improv with ensemble appearances in over 60 cities in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and the UK. Renowned for their theatricality, playfulness, and hive-mind-like ensemble, their goal with every show is to push both themselves and the art of improvisation to new and dizzying heights while taking the audience along for a joyous ride. The members of PGraph regularly teach, direct, and perform at The Hideout Theatre in Austin, Texas. Their book on narrative improv, "Do It Now", is for sale on their website as well as on Amazon. Check out PGraph.com for more information.
Parallelogramophonograph
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Parallelogramophonograph

December 13, 2021 12:08 am

Jeffrey Thompson joins to talk about listening to your scene partner(s), give and take, and how to use what you hear.
Listening w Jeffrey Thompson
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Listening w Jeffrey Thompson

December 6, 2021 12:07 am

Mallory Vance joins to talk about creating, directing, and performing immersive theater.
Immersive Theater w Mallory Vance
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Immersive Theater w Mallory Vance

November 29, 2021 12:07 am

Natalie and Julia join for a chat about how confidence level comes into play (cool pun) in Improv.
Confidence w Natalie Roxas & Julia Schroeder
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Confidence w Natalie Roxas & Julia Schroeder

November 22, 2021 12:07 am

Sunny Atwal joins to talk about the give and take exchange between improvisers and filling in the missing pieces of a strong scene.
Negative Space w Sunny Atwal
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Negative Space w Sunny Atwal

November 14, 2021 11:08 pm

Tom Novik joins to talk about moments of epiphany in Improv when something about the magic and mystery of how it works just clicks.
"Aha!" Moments w Tom Novik
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"Aha!" Moments w Tom Novik

November 8, 2021 12:18 am

Bill Binder joins to talk about the development and future of virtual Improv.
Virtual Horizons w Bill Binder
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Virtual Horizons w Bill Binder

November 1, 2021 2:10 pm

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