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The Improv Blog

A blog about improvisational comedy — tips, tricks, and earth-shattering revelations.

Why You Should Improvise Like Mary Poppins

Why You Should Improvise Like Mary Poppins

How space work brings your scene to life
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Allison Gauss
Oct 23, 2019
The Power of the Reluctant Yes

The Power of the Reluctant Yes

Move the story along without dropping your character
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Allison Gauss
Oct 14, 2019
Has Your Loved One Joined the Cult of Improv?

Has Your Loved One Joined the Cult of Improv?

Recognizing the signs is the first step to recovery
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Allison Gauss
Sep 19, 2019
Don’t Kill the Magic With Stereotypes

Don’t Kill the Magic With Stereotypes

In improv, you can be anyone. Don’t take that from others.
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Allison Gauss
Sep 10, 2019
7 Basic Stage Terms for Improvisers

7 Basic Stage Terms for Improvisers

New to theatre? These terms will help.
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Allison Gauss
Sep 4, 2019
13 Ways for Improvisers to Get a Suggestion

13 Ways for Improvisers to Get a Suggestion

Improv starts with a suggestion. Here’s how to get good ones.
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Allison Gauss
Aug 27, 2019
Physicality, Voice, and Emotion — Your Secret Improv Weapons

Physicality, Voice, and Emotion — Your Secret Improv Weapons

Drawing a blank? Don’t know who you are? Try this.
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Allison Gauss
Aug 20, 2019
The First Rule of Improv is “Yes and…”

The First Rule of Improv is “Yes and…”

The “yes” part, the “and” part, and playing with blocks
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Allison Gauss
Aug 13, 2019
Welcome to The Improv Blog

Welcome to The Improv Blog

I’m making this up as I go
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Allison Gauss
Aug 12, 2019
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