Improv Is Not a Cult

I’m Michael Bradt for The Bit Theater. This may be a little hard for some of you to hear, but being an improviser is not a personality trait, and improv shouldn’t be a cult. Improv is a fun, challenging, great thing that you do, and you should applaud yourself for having the courage to do it. But you don’t have to talk about it all the time. Believe me, your fellow improvisers may be interested in that great scene you did during class, but it might not translate as well to the general public. Know your audience when you’re talking about improv outside of the theater, and you’ll avoid some of the eyerolling that you might otherwise get. 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.