The Improv Chronicle Podcast

Episodes

1. 15

   Exploring The Game Of The Scene

   The Game Of The Scene is one of the more debated improv concepts. Part of that debate has simply focused on defining what we mean by ‘the game of the scene’ and part of the debate has been about its usefulness or necessity. This episode we explore definitions of Game and hear from those who use...

   Apr 6, 2021

   20m
2. 14

   Considering Not Going Back To Improv

   As the vaccine rollouts happen around the world, announcements are beginning to be made about when theatres might be able to open later in the year. This episode you’re going to hear from improvisers who, after a year of doing no live performance, have been considering not going back to the art...

   Mar 9, 2021

   22m
3. 13

   When Improv Meets Sketch

   Go to a lot of improv theatre websites and alongside the classes in improv, you’ll often see classes in sketch comedy too. Why are improv and sketch such regular bedfellows and how can being an improviser help you be a better sketch writer? Love this podcast? Help it keep going here:...

   Feb 23, 2021

   20m
4. 12

   Dramatic Improv - Leaning Into The Emotion

   Show notes: The words improv and comedy are so regularly used together, but comedy doesn’t have to be the goal. How do we define what ‘dramatic improv’ is and how is the audience experience different? Love this podcast? Help it keep going here:...

   Feb 9, 2021

   20m
5. 11

   Adapting The Online Space

   Just as our art form adapted by going online, online shows have adapted with the technology. As people realise that online improv is going to stay with us in some form how is technology is being used and adapted by teams to make the experience better for performers and audiences and the improv...

   Jan 26, 2021

   21m
6. 10

   Short-form Improv Takes Centre Stage Online

   It's nearly ten months since most live improv shows around the world paused. Some improvisers have taken their short form shows online and adapted them, other improvisers have decided to move from long form to short form as they feel it suits the medium. Is short-form better suited to our new...

   Jan 12, 2021

   18m
7. 9

   The Bits We Left Out In 2020

   Extended interview material from 2020's Improv Chronicle recordings plus some words of wisdom worth repeating. Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast This episode features: Susan Messing Rachael Mason David Pasquesi Louis Kornfeld and...

   Dec 29, 2020

   22m
8. 8

   Improv Hopes And Dreams For 2021

   What do improvisers hope 2021 brings to our artform and to their own projects? Improvisers from across the world have sent messages to The Improv Chronicle and some of improv's next generation reflect on what they want the new year to look like. Support this show...

   Dec 15, 2020

   13m
9. 7

   Is Object Work Really Important?

   Object work - is it just a necessary evil or is the creation and continuity of imaginary objects in scenes vital. What power does object work have when it comes to affecting us, our scene partners and our audiences and where does it fit in the hierarchy of improv techniques and tools? Love this...

   Dec 1, 2020

   22m
10. 6

    Take Care Of Your Scene Partner

    The phrase ‘take care of your scene partner’ is used so many times in improv but what do we really mean by it? What is it we need to do to make sure our scene partner is ‘taken care of’? This episode, you hear different perspectives on this common phrase from improvisers across the world. Love…

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    Nov 17, 2020

    22m
11. 5

    Life Skills Becoming Improv Skills

    Many people advise that to be a good improviser, you need to have an interesting life… so what are the things have people done, what hobbies have they taken up or professions have they worked in or life habits they’ve taken on - that have helped them in their improv. Love this podcast? Help it…

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    Nov 3, 2020

    21m
12. 4

    Imposter Syndrome

    Any art form is subjective and can lead practitioners to question themselves, but how do experienced improvisers and improv teachers deal with the phenomenon of imposter syndrome? Love this podcast? Help it keep going here: https://supporter.acast.com/the-improv-chronicle-podcast Check out this...

    Oct 20, 2020

    17m
13. 3

    Chasing Status

    Status - some schools of thought talk about status in improv a lot - but what do we mean when we ask someone to play high or low status and how much do we need it to build characters and on stage dynamics? Love this podcast? Help it keep going here:...

    Oct 6, 2020

    21m
14. 2

    Accents And Impressions

    If you have been in a show where everyone else came out on stage doing a great accent and you’re there thinking “oh boy, I can’t do that” this episode is for you. So how useful are accents and impressions in improv and how can we use them respectfully? Love this podcast? Help it keep going here:...

    Sep 22, 2020

    18m
15. 1

    We Need To Talk About Harold

    As a form, the Harold is lauded by some and treated less reverentially by others… there’s no doubting that it’s had a huge impact on improv but, all these years since it was first invented, how relevant - and how watchable - is it now? Love this podcast? Help it keep going here:...

    Sep 8, 2020

    19m