This week Rob and Adam discuss their decision to leave MANTOWN: The Improvised Frat Party after 12 years of service. When is it a good time to leave? Why should you stay on a team?  What does it mean?  All will be discussed in this week's episode of THE BACKLINE WITH ROB AND ADAM.  

What happens in the first 30 seconds of your scene – determines what you’ll be stuck playing for the next 4 minutes. This week Rob and Adam explore the challenges of starting a scene and what typically goes wrong.

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What happens in the first 30 seconds of your scene - determines what you'll be stuck playing for the next 4 minutes.  This week Rob and Adam explore the challenges of starting a scene and what typically goes wrong.  

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!

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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.

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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.

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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