It's the premiere of SEASON FOUR OF THE BACKLINE! This episode Rob and Adam debrief The Harold Experience from the Next Stage Festival. What does it mean to do a Harold for an hour?  What burden do improv shows face in front of a non-improv theatre crowd? How do adapt a classic form for the needs of your theatre.  Special thanks to Marius from Copenhagen for the question!

This episode Rob and Adam say goodbye to the dark cloud that was 2017 by remembering all the good things: the touring, the travel, and burgeoning improv communities across the globe! Also have you read any Dragonlance novels?  Let us know @thebacklinepod on Twitter and Facebook.

This episode Rob and Adam say goodbye to the dark cloud that was 2017 by remembering all the good things: the touring, the travel, and burgeoning improv communities across the globe! Also have you read any Dragonlance novels? Let us know @thebacklinepod on Twitter and Facebook.

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Of course, you never want to judge an offer.  But sometimes it's easier said than done.  This week Rob and Adam discuss the nature of judgment and investigate where it comes from, how to deal with challenging offers, and when judging an offer might actually benefit your scene, your partner, and the show.

Of course, you never want to judge an offer. But sometimes it’s easier said than done. This week Rob and Adam discuss the nature of judgment and investigate where it comes from, how to deal with challenging offers, and when judging an offer might actually benefit your scene, your partner, and the show.

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

Sherpas live near the Himalayan mountains. They are known to be expert mountaineers and sometimes guide foreigner through the perilous trek up the mountain.

For many veterans, guiding new improvisers through an improv jam can be equally daunting. So how do you take care of newbies and ensure they arrive at peak in one piece? Special thanks to Linda Julia Paolucci this episode! If you have your own questions drop us a line @thebackpod on Twitter and Facebook.

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Sherpas live near the Himalayan mountains. They are known to be expert mountaineers and sometimes guide foreigner through the perilous trek up the mountain.  

FROM THE ARCHIVES: This week Adam and Rob talk about what might be running through your head standing on the backline of a longform improv set. Great improvisers don’t walk onstage and just do good improv scenes. They are mindful of the scenes that came before, the overall energy of the show, what variety looks like in longform improv, and most importantly what’s missing from a show. Also the guys answer listener questions regarding being blackballed from shows and which accents are offensive onstage.

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network

FROM THE ARCHIVES:  This week Adam and Rob talk about might be running through your head, standing on the backline of a longform improv set.  Great improvisers don't walk onstage and just do good improv scenes.  They are mindful of the scenes that came before, the overall energy of the show, what variety looks like in longform improv, and most importantly what's missing from a show.  Also the guys answer listener questions regarding being blackballed from shows and which accents are offensive onstage.

This spooky Halloween episode, deals with using arcane sorcery to animate a character and bring it to life!!!  Adam and Rob talk Tatiana Maslany, Mike Myers, Hot 30's, and accents. Regardless, this episode is full of improv tricks and treats.  Enjoy!