Different improv schools have differing names for games, improv technique, and sometimes radically different philosophies that govern their approach to unscripted work. This week, Rob and Adam unpacked Johnstonian terminology and compare the similarities and differences in Modern improv terminology. Also, Adam moves to LA and Rob feels sad about it!

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Different improv schools have differing names for games, improv technique, and sometimes radically different philosophies that govern their approach to unscripted work. This week, Rob and Adam unpacked Johnstonian terminology and compare the similarities and differences in Modern improv terminology. Also, Adam moves to LA and Rob feels sad about it!

There’s nothing more difficult than starting a scene. This week, Rob and Adam discuss why initiating a scene deserves a second thought, how to protect your agenda, and why inspiration is the most valuable resource onstage.

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There's nothing more difficult than starting a scene.  This week, Rob and Adam discuss why initiating a scene deserves a second thought, how to protect your agenda, and why inspiration is the most valuable resource onstage.

You're standing on the sidelines, and the group game has just come to a close. Now it's time to initiate 2nd beats ... but you have nothing. Nada. Can't remember a single scene or character.  Uh oh.  This week Adam and Rob discuss problems with remembering onstage and how to keep scenes fresh in your mind.

You’re standing on the sidelines, and the group game has just come to a close. Now it’s time to initiate 2nd beats … but you have nothing. Nada. Can’t remember a single scene or character.  Uh oh.  This week Adam and Rob discuss problems with remembering onstage and how to keep scenes fresh in your mind.

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The Raptors won! Two million people took to the streets! Don't worry Rob and Adam are locked inside their homes talking about improv. Specifically, how do we achieve massive, commercial successes improv shows with a $50 ticket price - in hopes that working improvisers might make a living off their work onstage.

The Raptors won! Two million people took to the streets! Don’t worry Rob and Adam are locked inside their homes talking about improv. Specifically, how do we achieve massive, commercial successes improv shows with a $50 ticket price – in hopes that working improvisers might make a living off their work onstage.

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This week Adam answers questions from the Backline mailbag, while Rob reveals a very bad idea for an improv jam. Followed by a chat, about what to do when playing to a small crowd.

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This week Adam answers questions from the Backline mailbag, while Rob reveals a very bad idea for an improv jam. Followed by a chat, about what to do when playing to a small crowd.