Hi, I’ll be in Rome for a week, wanted to check out the improv scene. Any recommendations for shows, jams etc?

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NYC! Come out to see "The Murderer Did It!" an improvised whodunit in the style of the movies Clue and Knives out.

We create characters ahead of the show and have a guest host (this one will be Don Chang from UCB and Asian AF) sit in with us who we murder within the first half of the show. We all have to figure out who did it? And since it's improvised, we honestly won't know until the very end.

Our next show is 10/19 at the Magnet Theater

Comedy fans, check out this hilarious, largely improvised, British mockumentary 😄

It takes a look at the comedy involved in our everlasting search for alien life. 👽

Available now on Amazon Prime, where Prime members can watch for free! (Territories: UK, US, Canada & Australia)

Synopsis:

The truth is out there! Well, in Cornwall anyway!

Television journalist Ellie Thornton spends time in the county of Cornwall reporting and following the lives of a Cornish UFO investigation team, as they explore the beautiful, rugged and unseen Cornish countryside, in an unalienable desire to seek out extra-terrestrial activity. A weirder unlikely group you couldn't expect to meet. Four hapless but very likeable individuals live out their own fragile existence in this world, whilst searching for life from another.

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Not literally, but completely going blank in the moment and then coming up with great, witty, genius quips, one-liners, and scenarios after the fact.

It's infuriating that I miss so many great opportunities for humor and just having fun with people because I get stuck in my head and start over analyzing (ADHD?) instead of riffing.

As soon as a situation ends and the moment is gone, I start coming up with material and then I'm pathetically riffing to myself and flagellating in my vehicle later.

Any tips on shifting/anchoring into a riff mindset when put on the spot? Does this "perfect comeback in hindsight" phase wane over time?

It's time, again for Improv Comedy Night at 3rd & Main Music & Moore, 302 Main St. in Mulberry, AR on Friday 8/16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. show at 7 p.m. $5 at the door, concessions available!

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Hi, I was thinking of learning improv and trying my hand at writing sketch comedy. I live in Bengaluru.

I am a complete beginner and I have almost no idea how I'll start.

I want to:

1. Connect with people who would be interested in learning and trying these things together who also live in Bangalore.
2. Get resources and ideas on where and how I can start. If there are workshops or classes in Bangalore or even online, that would be great.

Please DM or comment if you're interested.

TIA

Who do you reckon is exceptional at performing improv of any form? Dead or alive.

Okay, so I've been taking improv classes for quite some time to work on my confidence, quick thinking, acting skills, and of course, my ability to not take myself to seriously and embrace failure - as, you know, there's no preparation involved in improv and sometimes you're bound to fail!

However, the people in my new batch are extremely good at their improvisational skills, and sometimes, I find myself to be worse than mediocre amongst them.

I push myself to go to these classes so I can finally get better, and feel more confident. But, that's in vain as I often end up really embarrassed, and feeling inadequate. I cannot help but compare myself to others, and feel bad about my shortcomings.

Can anyone relate?

For those that want to get better and enjoy playing improv comedy at home, or don't have access to a class, what do you recommend???

Anyone know of any non performance improv classes in NYC? For someone looking to cultivate creative spontaneity and trust in oneself.

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Applications to perform in the First Annual Laugh Out Longview Improv Festival on July 5-6, in Longview, Texas, close Thursday, Feb. 29!

Team Info

The festival will host improv teams from across the state and region. Participating teams will perform in showcase performances for the public and each other Friday and Saturday evenings (each team will perform one night only - teams will be divided between Friday and Saturday nights). In addition to performing shows, teams will be invited to attend FREE workshops with special guests Laura and Rick Hall and the Upright Citizen's Brigade Touring Company all day on Saturday, July 6. Attendees of Laura and Rick Hall’s musical improv workshops will have the chance to be selected to perform in an “Improv All Stars” performance Saturday night with the Halls.

If your team is interested in participating, sign up here: http://theatrelongview.com/laugh-out-longview/lol-improv-team-sign-up/

Please note that application does not guarantee participation. We have limited space available, and workshop attendee capacity is also limited. Application deadline is February 29, and selected teams will be announced in March.

Instructor Info

Also, if you have anyone who is interested in leading a workshop on Saturday, July 6, our instructor application is here: http://theatrelongview.com/laugh-out-longview/lol-workshop-instructor/

Selected instructors will have the opportunity to perform together and with Laura and Rick Hall during an “Instructors Showcase” on Friday night.

Let me know if you have any questions!

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We would like to cordially invite your improv team to sign up to participate in the First Annual Laugh Out Longview Improv Festival July 5-6, in Longview, Texas!

Duck. Duck. Moose! Improv was established in 2017 as a branch of the local community theatre, Theatre Longview. We have a robust, loyal following from all over the greater East Texas area, which has led to us consistently selling out all five of our season shows to audiences of all ages. We are ready and excited, and know our audiences are as well, to bring more improv to our city.

Team Info

The festival will host improv teams from across the state and region. Participating teams will perform in showcase performances for the public and each other Friday and Saturday evenings (each team will perform one night only - teams will be divided between Friday and Saturday nights). In addition to performing shows, teams will be invited to attend FREE workshops with special guests Laura and Rick Hall and the Upright Citizen's Brigade Touring Company all day on Saturday, July 6. Attendees of Laura and Rick Hall’s musical improv workshops will have the chance to be selected to perform in an “Improv All Stars” performance Saturday night with the Halls.

If your team is interested in participating, sign up here: http://theatrelongview.com/laugh-out-longview/lol-improv-team-sign-up/

Please note that application does not guarantee participation. We have limited space available, and workshop attendee capacity is also limited. Application deadline is February 29, and selected teams will be announced in March.

Instructor Info

Also, if you have anyone who is interested in leading a workshop on Saturday, July 6, our instructor application is here: http://theatrelongview.com/laugh-out-longview/lol-workshop-instructor/

Selected instructors will have the opportunity to perform together and with Laura and Rick Hall during an “Instructors Showcase” on Friday night.

Let me know if you have any questions!