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Playing the Protagonist in Narrative Improv
in OpinionsPlaying the Protagonist in Narrative Improv Lots of people fall in love with improv because of the collaborative nature of the work. They love the…
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How you can help AndAlso open an improv theatre
in NewsLast week, we shared a blog about the building we had hoped to move into. While it wasn’t the news we wanted to be sharing,…
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An Update on the Ampersand: Not what we wanted to be sharing
in NewsThis isn’t the update we wanted to share, but it’s an important one. We are facing the possibility that we may not be able to…
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Dirty Dancing and Improv: 5 Things They Have in Common
in OpinionsDirty Dancing and Improv: 5 Things They Have in Common Dirty Dancing to me is one of those films so woven into my existence that…
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What Three Kick-Ass Women Taught Me About Leadership (and why improv belongs in the conversation.)
in OpinionsYesterday I had the pleasure of attending the Women in Leadership event at Brighton’s i360, an early start for a morning packed with powerhouse stories,…
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No Stupid Questions: Can you do what you want in improv? (Part 2)
in OpinionsWhen you start doing improvisation, your teacher will probably tell you to be obvious. Don’t think too hard, say the first thing that comes into…
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What to Expect in a Workplace Improv Session
What to Expect in a Workplace Improv Session: For Introverts, Skeptics, and Anyone Who Hates the Idea Oh no. You’re a total introvert, or maybe…
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How to Remember Names in Group Settings
How to Remember Names in Group Settings: Improv-Inspired Tips for Facilitators and Teachers A quick note: these tips are for remembering names in everyday group…
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Naming Characters in Improv: Why It Matters
in OpinionsNaming Characters in Improv: Why It Matters Names are so important, as I was gently reminded while writing this blog. Naming my kids might be…
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No Stupid Questions: Can you do what you want in improv? (Part 1)
in Opinions‘The freedom of improv is one of the things that draws people to it. When you step onto the stage, anything could happen. You turn…
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No Stupid Questions: What’s the difference between ‘Improv’ and ‘Impro’?
in Opinions‘Improvisation’ is doing something without a plan. And ‘improv’ is the practice of doing it in theatre or comedy. Or is it ‘impro’? At AndAlso,…
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A guide to the structure of the Harold
in OpinionsThe Harold, when you first approach it, can seem intimidating. Sure, it’s only an opening, nine scenes, and two group games, but how it all…