Going Solo

I’m Michael Bradt for The Bit Theater. Improvisation is a communal art form, but there are ways to practice improvising all alone. I have conversations with myself all the time. When I get bored with that company, I turn on talk radio or a podcast and practice responding to what’s being said. When that gets old, I have conversations with my dogs and cat, and I give them voices and characters so that they can answer me. A big part of learning to improvise is learning how to react to different situations, and practicing conversations with yourself, your radio, or your pets is definitely not crazy. It’s art. That’s your improv tip for the day. If you have a rehearsal, class, audition, or show tonight, break a leg, and I will see you next time.