Welcome to our improv expert opinions section—because who doesn’t want to hear more from people who spend their lives making things up on the spot? This is your go-to corner of the site for blogs, podcasts, and other resources where we (attempt to) sound wise about all things improv. Dive into a world of improv insights and critiques, where our musings, rants, and occasional pearls of wisdom are just a click away. If you'd like us to write about, podcast on or cover any topics you don't see then please get in touch hello@andalsoimprov.com
What Breaking My Back Taught Me About Improv
Reflections on injury, resilience, community, family & the art of saying “Yes.”
A year ago last month, I broke my back. Not metaphorically—on holiday in Croatia. We were at the end of a gorgeou...
The Ampersand: An Update
The Ampersand: An Update
Back in January, we thought we would be in the Ampersand* by the end of ...
How to Handle Improv Audition Rejection
How to Handle Improv Audition Rejection
Hello! I’m Heather, and I make my living through improv. ...
How to get over embarrassment (with Improv)
Why Embarrassment Feels So Awful—And How Improv Helps
I once did an improv show at the Edinburgh ...
List of Improv Edits: The AndAlso Guide
The AndAlso List of Improv Edits
An edit in improv is a way to end a scene and begin another. We ...
Celebrating Neurodiversity: Embracing Our Superpowers at AndAlso Improv
This week marks Neurodiversity Celebration Week. It’s a time to celebrate the amazing diversity o...
Breaking Barriers: Women in Leadership
International Women’s Day is always a time for reflection, celebration, and renewed commitment to...
Navigating Chaos with Improv: VUCA and BANI in Business
Navigating Chaos with Improv: VUCA and BANI in Business
What do Improv, VUCA and BANI have in com...
How to manage nerves before an improv class?
by Jules Munns, Director of Studies
I like telling this story to new improvisers because it often...
Does Improv Help with Pitching?
Does Improv Help with Pitching?
Short answer: YES.
This week, I’ve found myself in one of ...
Psychological Safety in Teams & Improvisation Training
Psychological Safety in Teams & Improvisation Training
On the face of it, improvisation might...
Fighting is fun: Conflict in Improv
Stay positive, don’t argue, be nice to each other. If you have ever been to an improv class, you ...
How to MC an Improv Show: A Guide to Hosting with Confidence
How to MC an Improv Show: A Guide to Hosting with Confidence
It is often said that the tech crew ...