Its a very special holiday-themed episode of the Backline.

Tis the season for gift-giving, so this week Rob anda Adam examine what kind of offers make the best “gift” for your scene partner. Together the guys chat about inspiration, reinforcing ideas, and contaminated tap water.

SPECIAL NOTE: Rob thought he was dying of poisonous tap water, he’s fine, Toronto continues to have some of the cleanest most drinkable water in the world. Also discussed, potential stocking stuffers for the improviser in your life and the 100th Anniversary Show of the Backline LIVE.

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From the Backline Archives:

Time Travel!  It’s impossible!!!  OR IS IT?  In this episode Rob and Adam go back ten years into the past to warn their earlier selves about improv techniques, philosophies, and rules that they focused on when they were young – but don’t use at all in the FUTURE.  HEED THEIR WARNINGS!  Don’t waste your time like they did.  Make the most of the time you have!  Improvise smarter – while you still can!  Passive-Aggressive Burns:  Lots.  Through both 3rd and 4th Dimensions

From the Backline Archives:

Time Travel! It’s impossible!!! OR IS IT? In this episode Rob and Adam go back ten years into the past to warn their earlier selves about improv techniques, philosophies, and rules that they focused on when they were young – but don’t use at all in the FUTURE. HEED THEIR WARNINGS! Don’t waste your time like they did. Make the most of the time you have! Improvise smarter – while you still can! Passive-Aggressive Burns: Lots. Through both 3rd and 4th Dimensions

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This week Rob and Adam attempt to discuss the longform, storytelling format called The Armando.  Unfortunately, both Rob and Adam know nothing about it and forced to find help. It's a real shit show without some sort of Christmas miracle!   Also, discussed Rob's new cat Stevie. 

This week Rob and Adam attempt to discuss the longform, storytelling format called The Armando. Unfortunately, both Rob and Adam know nothing about it and forced to find help. It’s a real shit show without some sort of Christmas miracle! Also, discussed Rob’s new cat Stevie.

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Sometimes bigger characters, sillier jokes, and dumber choices doesn't always mean a funnier scene.  This week, Rob and Adam discuss how to create a grounded scene, navigating auditions, and how to be more human in scenes.  

Sometimes bigger characters, sillier jokes, and dumber choices doesn’t always mean a funnier scene. This week, Rob and Adam discuss how to create a grounded scene, navigating auditions, and how to be more human in scenes.

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We take two-person scenes for granted.  But most of our training, and time onstage is within two-person scenes.  We think that's improv.  We assume what works in a two-person scene, will work in scenes with 3 or more people.  But group scenes have an entirely different set of techniques.  In this episode, Rob and Adam breakdown group scenes and how to make them work.  Shout-outs to  Christian Capozzoli, Mick Napier, A Tribe Called Quest, and Rob's new cat Mr. Knife Cutz.

We take two-person scenes for granted. But most of our training, and time onstage is within two-person scenes. We think that’s improv. We assume what works in a two-person scene, will work in scenes with 3 or more people. But group scenes have an entirely different set of techniques. In this episode, Rob and Adam breakdown group scenes and how to make them work. Shout-outs to Christian Capozzoli, Mick Napier, A Tribe Called Quest, and Rob’s new cat Mr. Knife Cutz.

Brought to you By: The Sonar Network