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Some may think improv is just a hobby and cannot be part of a serious income stream. While improv is a wonderful creative outlet, it also offers a wide breadth…
Del Close and “The Harold”: The Legacy of Chicago Improv
On the Mount Rushmore of improv comedy, names like Bill Murray, Tina Fey, Robin Williams, and others have earned their faces chiseled in stone for the ages. If there’s a…
Laughter is the best medicine—not just for those laughing, but for those creating the laughter. There’s a reason people need to laugh, to engage in humor with friends and strangers.…
Unlike stand-up or situational comedy (sitcoms), improv requires a full-body commitment. A mental, emotional, and physical cohesion must be struck to effectively bring an improv performance to life on stage.…
Chicago improv alumni, Stephen Colbert (The Late Show with Stephen Colbert), said this at the 2011 commencement ceremony at his alma matter, Northwestern University. While we go through life with…
Anyone who likes to be entertained (and isn’t that all of us?) has their preferred method of entertainment. Whether it’s plunking down in front of the TV, heading out for…
Improv Training For Business The business world can be a confusing and cutthroat environment. There are literally college majors to teach us how to conduct ourselves as business professionals. Learning…
As any student of comedy will tell you, perhaps the most challenging yet rewarding type of comedy to practice is improvisational comedy. Not just anyone can successfully work their way…
Yes, And… Everything You Need to Know About Improv Comedy
Welcome to the ultimate guide to “The art of Improvisation and its strong connection to comedy! In this comprehensive deep dive into the wonderful world of improv, we’ll explore every…