One of the most common fears for any performer is that moment in a scene when your mind becomes a white, empty room. Your scene partner says a line, you open your mouth to respond, and there is absolutely nothing…
Learning any new skill, especially a vulnerable and complex one like improv, can sometimes hurt. We’ve all felt that sting of frustration and the dread of hitting a plateau. Sometimes we even feel that demoralizing sense that we’re actually getting…
A source of improv ideas in the scene (and you don't gotta think on your feet)
Many of us in creative communities, especially the people-pleasing, team-focused world of improv, might have internalized the idea that constant agreeability and putting the group’s needs ahead of our own is the correct way of making good art and building…
When learning improv, many of us are are given a piece of advice for playing the grounded character (or voice of reason): “Just react like you would in real life.” This is an excellent starting point for understanding how to…
Sabrina Banes and Jen deHaan discuss how our inner monologue can help our improv performances.
Between practices we can practice on our own to develop our skills and confidence so time is better utilized when you can get together (or do that solo show).
Newsletter #59: Getting inspiration from yourself and others to create interesting characters