Jokes are a great place to hide. Having a funny voice or massive character can protect you from you having to expose your true self. This week Rob and Adam discuss how to open up in front of audience and reveal your story to the audience.

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As performers we are inherently greedy for stage time.  We have to be.  It's competitve in an improv show.  Lots of people vying for attention with competing narratives.  This week Rob and Adam gives tips on how to maximize your time onstage (in a nice way).

As performers we are inherently greedy for stage time. We have to be. It’s competitive in an improv show. Lots of people vying for attention with competing narratives. This week Rob and Adam gives tips on how to maximize your time onstage (in a nice way).

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Again and again, you constantly hear about the importance of having a coach.  Which is all good if you're rehearsing in major improv cities with thousands of other comedians.  But what do you do if you live in a smaller community?  This week Rob and Adam navigate different options for building incredible troupes without the guidance of a professional coach.

Again and again, you constantly hear about the importance of having a coach. Which is all good if you’re rehearsing in major improv cities with thousands of other comedians. But what do you do if you live in a smaller community? This week Rob and Adam navigate different options for building incredible troupes without the guidance of a professional coach.

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This week Rob and Adam discuss the importance of mentorship in the community: what to look for in a mentor, how to connect with possible mentors, and how to be a valued protege.  Also discussed: the giant duck, Rob's new favourite tea, and shout-outs to important mentors from the early days.

This week Rob and Adam discuss the importance of mentorship in the community: what to look for in a mentor, how to connect with possible mentors, and how to be a valued protege. Also discussed: the giant duck, Rob’s new favourite tea, and shout-outs to important mentors from the early days.

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While The Backline spends tons of time discussing concepts related to longform improvisaiton, Rob and Adam both started in shortform.  This week: Pillars, Pan Left, roast jokes, set-ups, and best practices when performing a shortform show!

While The Backline spends tons of time discussing concepts related to longform improvisaiton, Rob and Adam both started in shortform. This week: Pillars, Pan Left, roast jokes, set-ups, and best practices when performing a shortform show!

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No matter how hard you work, you can only get so good at improvising scenes.  At a certain point it feels like it's impossible to get any better.  This week, Rob and Adam give a list of simple tips to improve your performance - without technique.  Good ole fashion showmanship to give your scenes some much deserved polish. Charm, swagger, and strategize your way to success.