Improv vs Sketch vs. Stand-Up; Whats the dif? Part II
The major difference between Improv and Stand up is team vs individual. Improv is a team sport (if you’ve ever seen an improv show where this is not realized it is PAINFUL) while stand-up is a solo sport. Improv is soccer, stand-up is boxing. Improv is hockey, Stand-up is surfing. Improv is Jai alai, Stand-up is […]
Improv vs Sketch vs. Stand-Up; Whats the dif?
I am surprised by the number of actors who are confused by my saying come check out my improv show. First response is usually something in the area of, “So you’re doing Stand-up at the Improv?” No, I’m doing an improv show? Their response, “So, like sketches then…?” Many actors who aren’t in the comedy […]
Getting comfortable in front of a mic.
So you wanna loop, but you aren’t comfortable in front of a mic. Or you want some practice. What can you do? I have a few thoughts… Improv is one of the BEST things a looper can have in their back pocket. You will be asked to get “up” and watch the screen in front […]
Why am I doing this?
Lately, I’ve been looking at things that serve me personally and things that serve my career. Since this is not about me and my personal stuff we’ll focus on the career part. As I’m culling out projects, people, and general distraction from my career (I didn’t move here to surf), I’ve had to take a […]
What the- What are they doing?
If you are new to the improv world you may find yourself at different shows thinking, “What are they doing? This is completely different than the last show I caught.” There are many different distinctions in improv. The most basic of the genres breaks down into two camps; Short form, also referred to as games […]
Which is the best improv theatre to take classes?
Several times a month I am asked, “Who has the best improv classes?” or “Where should I go for improv training?”. Here is the answer I always honestly give, “I don’t know.” I hear you asking why does this joker have a blog, yet no answers. The reason I can’t give a definitive-one-right-answer to this […]