Interesting thoughts on scoring/noting improv shows. Might have to try this on my next night off.
Links
Spontaneous comedy finds giggles in novelty→
Cool little article about the Melbourne improv/impro scene. Great to see the community getting bigger and more inclusive.
You’re Going to Meet Some People: Trillcumber→
Talking to Mario, Hayley, and Simon from Trillcumber about going from improv to sketch, dream holidays, and Zoom recording devices.
You’re Going to Meet Some People: Play Like A Girl→
Talking to Play Like A Girl cast members Nadine, Ellyse, Laura, Cat, Amruta, and Kay about new formats and product endorsements.
You’re Going to Meet Some People: Quiet Achievers→
Not talking to Quiet Achievers.
You’re Going to Meet Some People: Dan Pavatich→
Dan takes nothing but questions from the Improv Conspiracy Student Group – improv or otherwise.
You’re Going to Meet Some People: Sophie Fernandes→
Talking to Sophie about control, gender balance in improv, and the ideal sharehouse.
Some Notes and Tips for Monoscenes→
An interesting look at ways to execute monoscenes – think of them less as one long scene that’s played slowly and more of a series of scenes without sweep edits or tag outs.
The Zen of Improv: Improviser’s Mind Beginner’s Mind→
As I understand it, “beginner’s mind” is about staying open to new ideas, taking risks, living in a state of not-knowing, being curious, eager, and ready. With a beginner’s mind, everything is new and interesting and accepted. […] A lot of times, the more practice we have, the farther away we get from the honest curiosity and openness of our beginner’s mind. I remember a conversation I had with TJ once about how to figure out what was a truly honest response in a scene, and I mentioned using my “improviser instincts.” He castigated me, saying that if I’ve had so many improv classes that I had forgotten my natural, honest human instincts and react only according to my improviser training, then I’ve taken too many improv classes.
You’re Going to Meet Some People: Mario Hannah→
Talking to Mario about the fear of being poor, wedding work, and the Huey’s Cooking Adventures hotline.