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Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme.... more
FAQs about The Backline:How many episodes does The Backline have?The podcast currently has 399 episodes available.
August 06, 2020193 - Making It Worth ItThis week Rob and Adam debate over an improviser's responsibility to our audience and how we might renegotiate that relationship in the age of Zoom improv shows. Also discussed: the nature of risk, improv's meta-narrative, and pushing improvisation forward during the pandemic....more45minPlay
August 06, 2020Making It Worth ItThis week Rob and Adam debate over an improviser’s responsibility to our audience and how we might renegotiate that relationship in the age of Zoom improv shows. Also discussed: the nature of risk, improv’s meta-narrative, and pushing improvisation forward during the pandemic.Brought to you by The Sonar NetworkBrought to you By: The Sonar Network...more46minPlay
July 31, 2020192 - The Zoom ShowAfter months of discussing, Rob and Adam return to improv with some new thoughts about Zoom shows, backgrounds, and best practices for creating visceral, personal online improv performances....more47minPlay
July 23, 2020191 - From Page to StageThis week Rob and Adam discuss putting your sketches on stage, dealing with lights and sound, and deciding on formal elements to make each scene you perform special....more56minPlay
July 09, 2020189 - Running OrderYou have a bunch of sketches but don't know where to put them? We can help! Find out how to create the best flow for your running order and make your scenes pop....more43minPlay
July 02, 2020What’s Next?This week Rob and Adam take a break from their Sketchtown Series to address some of the massive changes happening at improv theatres across the world due to Covid-19 and the economy. In this episode they chat about the 1980’s stand-up bubble, obstacles once countries open again, and how formats might change in response to recent closures.Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...more44minPlay
July 02, 2020188 - What's Next?This week Rob and Adam take a break from their Sketchtown Series to address some of the massive changes happening at improv theatres across the world due to Covid-19 and the economy. In this episode they chat about the 1980's stand-up bubble, obstacles once countries open again, and how formats might change in response to recent closures....more44minPlay
June 24, 2020187 - MonologuesThis week Rob and Adam crack open the Vault, for an episode about one-person sketch, how to write it, and what's the best way to set it up. Back next week with a new episode....more35minPlay
June 24, 2020From the Archives: MonologuesThis week Rob and Adam crack open the Vault, for an episode about one-person sketch, how to write it, and what’s the best way to set it up. Back next week with a new episode.Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...more37minPlay
May 27, 2020RelationshipSketchtown continues! This week, Rob and Adam discuss the make-up of relationship scenes, why they’re funny, and why although they might underrated, continue to serve an important role in a sketch revue.Brought to you By: The Sonar Network...more40minPlay
FAQs about The Backline:How many episodes does The Backline have?The podcast currently has 399 episodes available.