This week, Adam and Rob discuss their criticism of "grounded scenes". In this episode: the reality of a scene, truth in improv, Norse creation myths, and how to make big, wild scenes work.

This week, Adam and Rob discuss their criticism of “grounded scenes”. In this episode: the reality of a scene, truth in improv, Norse creation myths, and how to make big, wild scenes work.

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An updated 2022 our list of all the characters we are ready to retire. Also: the 5th Anniversary of the Assembly, UCB's new investors, the politics of accents, and why the mystery is a foundational cornerstone of science fiction universe.

An updated 2022 our list of all the characters we are ready to retire. Also: the 5th Anniversary of the Assembly, UCB’s new investors, the politics of accents, and why the mystery is a foundational cornerstone of science fiction universe.

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This week Rob and Adam discuss cornerstones of what conditions are necessary for improv mastery. Also discussed: teaching Improv 2, Malcolm Gladwell, migraines, and how to confront your improv partner if they miss an appointment.

This week Rob and Adam discuss cornerstones of what conditions are necessary for improv mastery. Also discussed: teaching Improv 2, Malcolm Gladwell, migraines, and how to confront your improv partner if they miss an appointment.

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There's a whole bunch of reasons why someone might feel frustrated: bad day at work, fight with a friend, doing your taxes ... but what do you do if the source of your frustration is the person you're improvising with? This week Rob (but mostly Adam) talk about what to do when things don't go your way onstage.

There’s a whole bunch of reasons why someone might feel frustrated: bad day at work, fight with a friend, doing your taxes … but what do you do if the source of your frustration is the person you’re improvising with? This week Rob (but mostly Adam) talk about what to do when things don’t go your way onstage.

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This week Rob and Adam discuss the ever-elusive nature of comedic timing. As well as the show Last One Laughing, and what it means for fellow improvisers affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

This week Rob and Adam open up The Backline mailbag to answer your questions about teaching, directing, coaching and the difference between all three.