Just like great movies and television shows have great pacing, so do great improv sets.

Shy away from blue humor and get used to working harder for your laughs.

The Ultimate Improviser(TM) is one who can improvise with anyone, anywhere, regardless of their scene partner’s skill level, and regardless of the situation.

Consider adding song into your non-musical improv set, particularly if you have musical accompaniment.

Always be exploring different ways to make folks laugh.

You’re the best advocate for getting your work noticed.

Only by having the bravery to take that first step into the abyss will you know whether that support system will hold you up.

A website, a Facebook page, a Twitter feed, a mailing list, or some other free form of social media is a simple way to let people know about your shows.

Improv scenes move quickly and require concentration. Alcohol doesn’t help either one of those skills.

You don’t need to be in Chicago, L.A., or New York to do improv.