In this episode, Rob and Adam answer your questions! From Haroldfest to auditioning for a gig you don't even want to book, we'll tackle it all. Also, a brand new Backline show announced! 

Renowned improv curmudgeon Adam Cawley, shares with us his 5 tips for making improv shows run a little smoother from creating smooth transitions between acts to how to create a more communal atmosphere in shows – this episode has it all!

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Renowned improv curmudgeon Adam Cawley, shares with us his 5 tips for making improv shows run a little smoother from creating smooth transitions between acts to how to create a more communal atmosphere in shows - this episode has it all!

Improv is all about going with the flow. So why are we always so stressed out? What does it take to relax? This episode we chat about relaxation onstage and offstage, and the trouble stressed out play can bring.

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Improv is all about going with the flow. So why are we always so stressed out?  What does it take to relax?  This episode we chat about relaxation onstage and offstage, and the trouble stressed out play can bring.

Trying to find an ending can be tough.  Sometimes we’re hoping for someone to sweep, or a joke big enough to bring down the lights.  Other times, we pray to the improv gods for some kind of divine intervention to save us from our own truly horrible scene.

In this episode, Rob and Adam discuss creating momentum, pushing towards an end, and using heightening to control how long you’re onstage.  Also, HBO’s Succession, Malcolm Gladwell, and Adam talks about hockey on TWO different occasions.

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Trying to find an ending can be tough.  Sometimes we're hoping for someone to sweep, or a joke big enough to bring down the lights.  Other times, we pray to the improv gods for some kind of divine intervention to save us from our own truly horrible scene. In this episode, Rob and Adam discuss creating momentum, pushing towards an end, and using heightening to control how long you're onstage.  Also, HBO's Succession, Malcolm Gladwell, and Adam talks about hockey on TWO different occasions. 

What happens when you’re a new improviser joining an established team? Does placing a new player on a team with veterans promote or stunt their growth? What happens to experienced players who play with new players?

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What happens when you're a new improviser joining an established team? Does placing a new player on a team with veterans promote or stunt their growth? What happens to experienced players who play with new players?

This week Rob and Adam walk you through a semi-scripted beatprov show. They chat about characters, story, and what makes beatprov different from conventional longform. Also on the podcast Mad Men, Doctor Who, physical fitness, and Just For Laughs Toronto.

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