Exploring Improv

Ep. 7 of the Exploring Improv podcast is out now! In this episode, I interivew Tezz Yancey. Tezz is a Los Angeles based Improviser, actor, singer, dancer, musician, writer, producer and director with over 20 years of performing and teaching experience. He made his Broadway debut at age 14, headlined his own shows in Las Vegas, produced multiple recording and film score projects and is a working Film and television actor in Hollywood. He trained at the Boston conservatory and Berklee in musical theater and production and has traveled the world teaching master classes and workshops.

In this episode we talk about diverging paths in scenes, being present as both a player and a teacher, bringing your unique voice, and much more.

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Ep. 6 of the Exploring Improv podcast is out now! In this episode I interview Michelle J. Gilliam. Michelle is an improviser, coach, and teacher in Milwaukee Wisconsin, where she is the owner and artistic director of Improv MKE. She is also a pillar of the global online improv community, where she runs jams and teaches classes with both Improv MKE and Will Hines' World's Greatest Improv School.

We discuss many improv topics including being real humans on stage, making your partner break, and short form versus longform improv. Michelle also offers advice on how to not otherize our partners, avoid stereotypes, play to the top of your intelligence, and to say no when you need to.

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In this article, Aree Witoelar Improv gives us one of the most original and interesting improv observation I've seen in a long time.

The uncanny valley of improv When it’s not strange enough to be a comedy and not real enough to be drama

*my inner monologue*


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Katanas are WAY cheaper than you’d think. Don’t ask how/why I know

I often hear about relationship vs. game, but a more productive conversation might be, "what's your preferred mix of comedy and drama?"

Ep. 7 of Rotary is out now! Rotary is an improvised podcast, and it's also my passion project. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!

Great improv is more than just good technique. Learn the techniques, then learn to trust your instincts. Follow your unique voice.

A Harold is like a thunderstorm.

The opening is a weather forecast about an incoming storm.

The first beats are clouds and rain rolling in.

The first group game is a sudden crack of thunder and lightning.

The second beats are constant rain with moments of thunder and lightning.

The second group game is a torrential downpour with constant thunder and lightning.

The third beat is a tornado that blows everything apart and blends the pieces together.

A key improv skill is recognizing what's already happening and choosing to do it more.

A comedic character's flaw can be contrasted by a voice of reason's virtue.

For example, a comedic character who is extremely vain can be contrasted by a voice of reason who is very humble.

This is not a rule. It's just a very useful comedic tool.

What are some ways that you approach playing a voice of reason?

Howdy Improv Explorers! More episodes of the podcast are in the works, but in the meantime I (Andy Barrett) will be regularly posting improv thoughts and tips to this page.

Today's improv thought:
The way you play scenes and the tools you use should be determined by the goals of your show, and where the scene is in your show.

If you're interested by this thought, Bill Arnett of Chicago Improv Studio talks about it in his excellent book, "The Complete Improviser".

What are the goals of your shows? What tools do you use? Let me know in the comments.

We're back! In the newest episode of Exploring Improv, I interview Francisco Antillón . Francisco is an improviser, coach, and teacher at the Assembly Mexico in Mexico City. He is also host of a wonderfully succinct and informative podcast called Long Form Short Pod and author of the book "Long Form Short Book".

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Episode 4 is out now!

Episode 4 features Kimberly Alu, who is an improviser and teacher in New York City. She is active at the People's Improv Theater (PIT) where she is an instructor and performer. She also performs improv at the Armory, and is one of the founders of Socially Distant Improv on Instagram. This is in addition to an impressive list of screen and stage credits.

Kimberly and I talk about leading with empathy and vulnerability, finding comedy in the relationship, handling big characters, online improv, and more.

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Episode 3 is out now!

Episode 3 features Bill Arnett. Bill is an internationally renowned teacher, former head of the iO Chicago Training Center, founder of the Chicago Improv Studio, and author of the book The Complete Improviser.

Bill and I talk about being aware of improv styles, playing realistically, how “who, what, and where” is not enough, the future of improv, and much more.

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Episode 2 has been released!

Episode 2 features Bobby McCosky. Bobby is an improviser in Kansas City Missouri, and the branch manager of The Improv Shop Kansas City. He is a former ensemble member of the KC Improv Company, where he was also a teacher and director of their training center. He’s also the author of the improv blog “yeslabrynth” on Tumblr.

Bobby and I talk about styles of improv, online coaching, group mind, The Improv Shop KC, when to ask questions in scenes, how to leave a team, and much more.

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Exploring Improv - Andy Barrett Exploring Improv is a podcast dedicated to exploring all things improv. Episodes feature improv techniques, theory, interviews and more. Exploring Improv is hosted by Andy Barrett, co-founder of Relentless Comedy in Springfield MO.

The first episode of Exploring Improv is out!

In this episode, I speak with the renowned and multi-talented Brian James O'Connell (aka "BOC"). BOC is a Co-Founder of The Pack Theater in Los Angeles, an actor, writer and director who (among many other things) co-created the TV series "Hell Den" and directed the film "Bloodsucking Bastards"

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Exploring Improv - Andy Barrett Exploring Improv is a podcast dedicated to exploring all things improv. Episodes feature improv techniques, theory, interviews and more. Exploring Improv is hosted by Andy Barrett, co-founder of Relentless Comedy in Springfield MO.

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