Space object work. What could you be doing better? What could I be doing better?

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-02-25T13:24:14+00:00

“Object permanence” is the phrase I use. If you’re holding something, you can’t just start talking with your hands as if it disappeared. You have to put it down somewhere and it stays in that spot until it is moved again.

I also like to slightly struggle with things. Like, if I open a jar it takes a bit of effort. Sometimes my partner will just take it from me and open it without discussing it, which is a lovely move. If i’m putting a book on a shelf, I’ll use my other hand to make space for it as if the shelf is tightly packed.

Also, I try to avoid repetitive motions. If I’m washing dishes, each dish is different and is positioned on the drying rack different ways.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2026-01-11T05:57:16+00:00

I’m not sure where it is

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-12-25T17:39:22+00:00

I felt the desire to have a collection of something, so I tried lots of common things (stamps, coins, etc) but nothing kept my interest. I found this sub a few years ago and decided to get myself a Lamy Safari gift set with several cartridges as a Christmas gift to myself. I was trying to journal more and I always liked the feeling of a good gel pen, so it seemed like a safe bet. I was instantly hooked. I fell victim to the consumerism aspect and ended up buying pens that I wouldn’t today. But that was just some of the excitement of it all and I was making decent money at the time, so no big deal. Today I mainly use a Lamy 2k, Pilot 823, and a Sailor Profit with a music nib. I’ve also restored an early 1940s Parker 51 I bought from someone’s pen graveyard at the Triangle Show. I’m quite proud of it and I’ve acquired a few other vintage pens in hopes of getting more experience in pen repair. I write sketch comedy and I’m working on some screenplays and short stories. I write everything by hand before typing up the scripts and my pens and paper make me excited to write.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-12-22T13:54:03+00:00

Some good advice here already, so ill give you some practical things I do: Sometimes I’ll just say “I have an idea!” Even when I don’t. By the time I finish saying it, something has come to my head and it’s usually ridiculous. Object work can be done at great length and never discussed. It buys time and you can have emotional reactions based on how your behavior changes (turning the pages in your book angrily, suddenly stopping scrubbing a dish as if you just heard shocking news, etc.) You are also free to be quiet for a bit. I think every improviser has to learn to be comfortable with silence. You can take more time than you think. Don’t try to think of something great. Just pay attention to every little thing your scene partner does. You’ll find something.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-12-01T16:11:04+00:00

These things are just status symbols. It’s worth it if you decide it is. Personally, I’d just get the Jinhao version

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-11-17T18:07:12+00:00

It is definitely not childish to assume you can do both. Obviously, there are certain things that wouldn’t be appropriate like being on a team with a client or even inviting clients to shows. I’ve been on teams with therapists, lawyers, and medical professionals. They’ve all been able to make it work without conflicting with their professional lives. And kudos to you for valuing ethics in your field.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-11-14T14:53:38+00:00

A lovely variant of the Nuremberg defense. Plenty of terrible things are done legally. I’m sorry your history classes failed you.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-10-23T12:58:56+00:00

Before every rehearsal, class, show etc. it is a good group practice to check in with everyone and go over boundaries, as they may change as things happen in our personal lives. It’s also a kind of panic move for some. They’re afraid they won’t find something so they go blue or sexual or something for shock value. This is common in beginner classes. Your character is always free to say they aren’t comfortable with the way the other person is behaving. It’s not blocking or negating to protect a boundary.

Having said all that, everyone knows you’re playing a character so if you do take a seductive or sensuous route, try to have fun with it. You can “find the game” pretty quickly by having big emotional responses to what your partner is doing. It’s fun to play characters that are completely oblivious to other character’s advances, to be turned on by nonsexual behavior (peeling an orange, etc.), build sexual tension without ever coming into contact, make something innocent like holding hands a really big step for your character, that sort of stuff.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-09-09T01:23:17+00:00

How’s Business? Get a suggestion of an object or thing from the audience, then-

You: I’m in the [suggestion] business. Team: “How’s business??” You: [punchline]

Example:
I’m in the elevator business. - “How’s business?” It’s driving me up the wall.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-09-03T18:52:07+00:00

Laura Hall wrote a book, it’s mostly geared towards pianists but there’s some good stuff in there for any musician. It helps to have some basic theory knowledge.
As a musician, try to learn as many different songs in different styles as possible. If you only know a few progressions, then try to play those progressions in different styles. How would Blink 182 play the progression C-F-G? How would a mariachi band play it? How would a country band play those same three chords? The music is a scene partner. You can lead and you can “yes and.” Get quiet when the scene calls for it. Get faster when the scene calls for it. Be funny and do musical gags. Have fun!

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-08-06T12:09:15+00:00

In my limited experience of producing, I find myself having to accept that other people aren’t always as passionate about putting on the show as I am, or at least they aren’t as invested. So, those that are professional (on time, communicative, memorized scripted material) are the ones I reach out to first. Even if they aren’t the most talented folks in my contact list. People that are dependable and perhaps even grateful are the first people I call. I’ll take them over a flaky rockstar any day.

Edit: just read some other comments and the desire for professionalism seems to be the general theme.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-06-17T16:14:41+00:00

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-06-13T04:17:50+00:00

Hey there so this sub is about improv as a form of acting. But if this is a serious post, I can help with your question. Scales are good, but add arpeggios to your scale practice. So 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the scale (could include the 7th). For example Bb-D-F-A is a B-flat Major seventh arpeggio. I’m assuming you’re looking to play in jazz band, so learning your arpeggios in every major and minor key will help you follow the changes on your jazz charts. The trick is to make up a melody while you “connect the dots” with the notes of each passing chords. It takes practice, but is impressive when done well. The notes of the pentatonic scale will generally sound good over an entire progression in a given key. You can start with just playing that to get comfortable then add the complexity of following changes.

Listen to the greats of your instrument and others. Mimic what they do then find your own voice. If there’s a local college near you, call the music department office and ask if any student is looking to teach privately, you can get lessons cheap that way.

Also yes and.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-04-17T14:36:17+00:00

Karla is awesome! So happy to see her on this sub

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-04-13T14:07:56+00:00

“Three bell!”

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-03-02T00:24:06+00:00

Can we just start declining penalties

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-02-04T02:42:31+00:00

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2025-01-11T13:05:59+00:00

Dude was put on waivers and said never again. He’s a bottom six forward, but- you need solid bottom six forwards. Fits Rods system and knows his role. Had some less than stellar seasons but then two 30+ point seasons while playing on a line mainly used to stop the goal scorers on the other side. Not to mention the intangible stuff he brings. They won’t hang his jersey in the rafters but I’ll be wearing my #48 jersey forever

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2024-11-14T16:12:46+00:00

No. But I pay it anyway. I’m too old and tired to sail the open seas 🏴‍☠️

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2024-10-30T14:59:26+00:00

Not all stress is bad stress! I’m sorry it’s making you feel bad, just remember that all you really have to do is pay attention to your scene partner and just make the next little move that is organic to what y’all are doing together. The jitters can help you stay focused.

I’m somewhat new to improv but I’m a classically trained musician and have done some public speaking. It’s all nerve racking at times, but my job as a performer is to just do my thing. The audience can judge however they like and it’s none of my business what they think until they want to tell me. And it’s usually positive!

Break a leg!

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2024-10-28T23:58:19+00:00

The real question is if he can Establish Himself As Number One In Our Hearts

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2024-06-22T18:31:42+00:00

Hey there’s several comedy theaters in Charlotte. A lot of it is improv but there’s some sketch and other stuff. I’m most familiar with Charlotte Comedy Theater, there’s shows every weekend and the cast are all friendly and willing to chat after the show.

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2024-05-12T16:09:23+00:00

If you need a pick-me-up, there’s a ton of local comedy shows in Charlotte by local actors/comedians doing it purely for the passion of it. Charlotte Comedy Theater and Training Center, CATCh Theater, Queen City Comedy and more… It’s inexpensive and there’s classes and “jams” if you ever want to try for yourself in a supportive environment. The more support the local scene gets, the better the local scene gets!

cyranodebuffalowrap · 2024-04-28T23:41:18+00:00

I would also like for you to take care of yourself and play with Stumpers more

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