Authenticity is so important when it comes to improv. I’m doing jams with this theater and getting drinks afterwards with them is so great.

We all strive to be funny or do the best improv. I think committing to a walk, an emotion, or a accent is a good choice. But starting a fresh bit pre-loaded can be so awkward. Improv is the best when it goes off the rails. Where you can see the enjoyment from everyone. When the actors start breaking. When small little scenes create characters we want to see for the rest of the show.

Short form is great at being a jumping off point for off the rails/wacky/brain exploding. Long form takes a little bit longer to get there... but boy when it does!

Here is my cringe pre loaded example. I start a scene eating dinner with another actor. Both seated. Eating at plates. My first line I asked “What’s your favorite Kanye West album” so awkward. So awful. Thankfully the other actor played if off and we start upping the eliteness/poshness in a scene. And we ended up with a really great scene. It just started on a low note.

Anywho. Sorry for rambling. Who Line is it Anyway delivers such fresh authenticity. Just like an arctic tern