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  2. improvclassesandcoaching.com › ultimate-guide-toThe Ultimate Guide to Improv: - Improv Classes and Coaching

    • #1 Play with your status! In every interaction you have with another person, there is a balancing act of status. Which person is higher or lower? Becoming aware of this can make your improv come to life!
    • Just die! There are certain things a lot of improvisers just won't do. Like dying. That's because they would be out of the scene. Leave the scene before it's over?
    • Make the other person look good... I'm about to say something to which you may take offense. Don't be selfish! You go onstage and you want to be the center of attention.
    • Start first, think later. We are fascinated by fear, risk and death. Meanwhile, we go out of our way to avoid them. It's natural. Everyone does it. It's also deadly dull.

  3. www.backstage.com › everything-know-improv-3218A Beginner's Guide to Improv Comedy | Backstage

    • NYC Improv Schools
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    Upright Citizen’s Brigade (UCB): Founded in the early aughts by four Del Close disciples—Amy Poehler (“SNL,” “Parks and Recreation”), Matt Walsh (“Veep,” “Hung”), Matt Besser (“Reno 911!” “Comedy B...
    Magnet Theater: Armando Diaz (another Del Close mentee) created Magnet Theater in 2005, along with other Chicago improvisers like Ed Herbstman. Diaz and co-owner Sean Taylor still guide the theater...
    The PIT: The PIT (which stands for “The People’s Improv Theater”) was founded by Ali Reza Farahnakian in 2002 and quickly outgrew its original home in a small blackbox theater. Notable alumni inclu...

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    Second City: The legendary Second City is one of America’s oldest sketch and improv institutions. Since opening its doors in 1959, the Second City has trained a steady stream of comedy superstars,...
    iO: Formerly known as the ImprovOlympic, the iO Theater was co-founded by Charna Halpern and Del Close in the early ’80s. iO alums include Chris Farley, Tim Meadows, Aidy Bryant, Jason Sudeikis, Se...
    The Annoyance Theater: The Annoyance “uses improvisation to create new and original plays, musicals, sketch-comedy and more in a vibrant, creative atmosphere.” The space was opened under Mick Napie...

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    UCB: Beyond NYC, UCB also has a strong presence on the west coast, with a pair of theaters and a training center in L.A.
    Second City Hollywood: Second City’s west coast theater and school.
    The Groundlings: If you’re looking for a more uniquely L.A. offering, the Groundlings is known for its focus on character-building. Graduates include Will Ferrell, Kristen Wiig, Paul Reubens, and M...

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  4. www.backstage.com › uk › magazineThe 7 Top Improv Classes in London | Backstage Guides

    Oct 10, 2024 · Do you just need a refresher on technique? Or are you ready to perform for an audience? Whatever your level, the London Improv Theatre, based in various venues across the capital, has a class...

    • Bex Palmer

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  6. www.backstage.com › magazine › articleHow Can I Get Better at Improv? Exercises + Advice - Backstage

    Mar 27, 2024 · Grab your flannel and get your Zip Zap Zop hands ready—here are tips, exercises, and insights from some of the sharpest minds in the improv scene for getting better at being spontaneous. Join ...

    • Gregory Lawrence

  7. www.reddit.com › r › improvWhat can I expect from my first improv class? : r/improv - Reddit

    I've signed up for a course on improv that has a 2-hour class per week for a period of 2 months. From my experience picking up new hobbies/interests, I have always liked dedicating as much time (as my life allows) as I can to getting better at what I wanted to do.

  8. www.bbcmaestro.com › blog › how-to-improvHow to improv: a guide for performers - BBC Maestro

    Nov 15, 2023 · Last updated: 15 November 2023. If you’re starting out as a stand up comedian or studying acting, you’ll soon come across the art of improv. At its simplest, improvisation (to give it its full name) is performing without a script.

  9. www.reddit.com › r › improvTips for beginners : r/improv - Reddit

    Tips for beginners. I just signed up for improv classes. Possibly through impulse but I’ve always wanted to try it. What tips would you give someone who has zero experience with improv or any kind of performing whatsoever? Thanks. Sort by: Add a Comment. SpeakeasyImprov. • 6 yr. ago. Improv is supposed to be fun! So make sure you're having fun!

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