I'm making several lists of suggestions/call fors - the things that an audience would call out at an improv show. Help me, hive mind!
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posted by booksherpa
on May 14, 2013 -
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At first I thought good improv meant walking onstage with absolutely no plan and just reacting to whatever happened - the cue word or whatever.
After lots of very awkward scenes, I heard someone mention going onstage with an emotion in mind and I was like WAIT A MINUTE - you can have a strategy? So I've gone up for exercises with a couple of concrete ideas, such as an activity to start with and it definitely helped a lot. And then I started wondering if I could practice improv by myself.
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posted by bunderful
on Mar 1, 2013 -
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I'm looking for a timer app, for either iPhone or iPad where I can set a series of random alarms according to certain requirements.
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posted by booksherpa
on Feb 18, 2013 -
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I've played classical piano for years, but I'm just starting out with jazz and blues. A friends is learning bass guitar from scratch. Can anyone recommend some easy riffs or chord progressions we could play together?
posted by morninj
on Feb 5, 2013 -
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I teach an improv workshop from time to time, and one of the most popular games that I created is "Dysfunctional Relationships."
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posted by wolfdreams01
on Jan 17, 2013 -
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I am trying to form an improv practice group that will become (I hope) a performance group. I need tips across the board - how do we find rehearsal space for free/cheap, how do we run our practice sessions, how do we make the leap from practice to performance? What other questions am I not even thinking to ask?
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posted by booksherpa
on Aug 13, 2012 -
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I joined an improv group through meet-up.com. Our current practice space is part of a set of mall storefronts that have been converted into a haunted house. At the end of summer they are going to resume haunting folks and we will no longer have practice space. Any thoughts on where in Portland OR. we might be able to find relatively private rooms that have seating and an open area that are either free or extremely cheap?
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posted by 0bs01337
on Jun 29, 2011 -
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My geeky, standup and improv-performing friend is turning 50 today. I'm supposed to bring a joke to his party. I got nothing. Any suggestions?
posted by donpardo
on Sep 24, 2010 -
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Improvisers: I'm an actor with some professional improv background. I'd like to brush up on my improv skills and get back in the game. Where should I go to train?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 1, 2009 -
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What are some great resources, preferably online, of fringe arts (burlesque, cabaret, circus, improv, street theatre, etc) in the United Kingdom?
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posted by divabat
on Jun 8, 2009 -
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Which theaters offer quality improv classes in the Bay Area?
I'm planning on moving to the Bay Area and am an improv junkie - taking classes concurrently at UCB, iO, Second City, The Groundlings and The WE in Los Angeles.
So far I've only had BATS recommended to me... any others?
posted by ebness86
on Sep 16, 2008 -
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My improv troupe is looking for ways to publicize our shows, beyond the word-of-mouth and email lists we've been working with so far. As part of this effort, I'm looking for websites with listings and schedules for comedy shows--particularly improv comedy--in the Los Angeles area. Specifically, of course, I'm looking for sites that allow you to post your own listing, or submit it for posting. Any suggestions?
posted by fermion
on Jul 6, 2008 -
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What's the Improv scene in Singapore like? Help me get a more optimistic picture than the one Google provides.
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posted by WalterMitty
on Jun 5, 2008 -
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I think I'd like to make a career in the management side of (preferably non-profit) theater. How should I go about doing that?
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posted by ictow
on Apr 14, 2008 -
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Minneapolisfilter: anyone from Minneapolis know of free spaces that an improv group could rehearse in?
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posted by ictow
on Mar 26, 2008 -
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Where would I look/advertise to find a improvisational keyboard player for an improv group in the Los Angeles area?
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posted by Shecky
on Jan 21, 2008 -
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I am new to Chicago and just signed up for Second City's beginner improv class. Do any of you have any experience with this? What can I expect?
posted by jules1651
on Jul 11, 2007 -
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Improv Comedy Filter: I just moved to Chicago and everyone tells me "To meet people like you, you gotta join an improv troup!" The problem is: there's like 30 of them, and they're all different. So Chicago (or improv) fans: What's the deal with these improv classes, which do you recommend, and what's the best way for a newbie to the city to get situated in the scene?
posted by moooshy
on Jun 25, 2007 -
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Are there any pro or amateur actors out there who can recommend some good books (or sites) on acting or public speaking?
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posted by papakwanz
on Jan 28, 2007 -
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Seeking open-source (free) financial management software for a not-for-profit start up. Has anyone used something they were pleased with?
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posted by wmeredith
on Oct 24, 2006 -
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I'm 99% sure I found it on metafilter, but my google-fu fails me. I'm looking for the video of several Improv/Pranksters singing to their professor in a vaguely opera style.
posted by hatsix
on May 6, 2006 -
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Hey Theatre Geeks! What are your favorite warm-up/improv theatre games? Bonus points if they work well for kids!
posted by stray
on Jun 27, 2005 -
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