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A blog about improvisational comedy — tips, tricks, and earth-shattering revelations.
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Why You Should Improvise Like Mary Poppins
Why You Should Improvise Like Mary Poppins
How space work brings your scene to life
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
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
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.
Allison Gauss
Sep 10, 2019
7 Basic Stage Terms for Improvisers
7 Basic Stage Terms for Improvisers
New to theatre? These terms will help.
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.
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.
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
Allison Gauss
Aug 13, 2019
Welcome to The Improv Blog
Welcome to The Improv Blog
I’m making this up as I go
Allison Gauss
Aug 12, 2019
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