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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…
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Brighton Showcases 2025
in OpinionsBrighton Showcases 2025 – some thoughts Last week was showcase week in Brighton, when our students share what they have been doing with an audience…
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What Breaking My Back Taught Me About Improv
in OpinionsReflections on injury, resilience, community, family & the art of saying “Yes.” A year ago last month, I broke my back. Not metaphorically—on holiday in…
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The Ampersand: An Update
The Ampersand: An Update Back in January, we thought we would be in the Ampersand* by the end of the summer term. On course pages,…
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How to Handle Improv Audition Rejection
How to Handle Improv Audition Rejection Hello! I’m Heather, and I make my living through improv. I perform in shows, teach classes, facilitate applied improv,…
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How to get over embarrassment (with Improv)
in OpinionsWhy Embarrassment Feels So Awful—And How Improv Helps I once did an improv show at the Edinburgh Festival with Jim Bowen from Bullseye as a…