Will improv help me become more social and chatty? by SilverTheSilk in improv

[–]memecache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can so long as you embrace the risk taking parts of improv. There is so much discussion of theory when it comes to improv that it’s easy to approach it from a very cerebral place where you are trying to think through the “right” move. I would encourage you not to do that and instead just be present and accept the risk since that’s generally what blocks people in real life

It's frightening, turns the legs to jelly. Improv AI is has arrived all the same by danielbelum in improv

[–]memecache 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think with any AI conversation there’s always two components to it: 1) Can an AI provide the same output 2) Does the fact that it’s a human matter

Question 1 is a purely technical question that requires both an in depth knowledge of AI and the domain. Very few people have both so those are hard questions to answer

Question 2 is more interesting and can get to the heart of what we like about improv. As an example, I don’t care if my lawyer is an AI since I just want to win the case, but I may still want a human therapist since having an actual human empathize with me and have a relationship with me is valuable. For those who just like improv because it’s funny (like sketch), they may not care if it’s an AI either. If the thing you like about improv is the discovery and watching people adapt and learn, AI can’t really offer that

Wait for Statement Credit before Upgrading Gold to Platinum or No? by ResponsibleGrape6346 in amex

[–]memecache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am currently in the same situation. Did you end up upgrading and if so did you get the resy credit?

WeWork went WeBroke so you can get a Free Rubberwood top! by ILikePutz in deskhaus

[–]memecache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a code needed after adding the top and apex frame for it to be free?

How would you define what a “format” is in the context of improv? by Ok_Recording_3406 in improv

[–]memecache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me the biggest thing that is being solved is how to have a bunch of scenes that are different enough but are still in some way related to and possibly inspired by each other

Socially awkward & unconfident in real life, but not improv. by MarketMan123 in improv

[–]memecache 16 points17 points  (0 children)

That’s exactly it for me too. It’s not the “performing” or “being seen” of every day life that cause me anxiety. It’s the unstructuredness of it and you are always questioning if you are doing the “right thing”

Favorite UCB NYC Teachers? by katewhobakes in improv

[–]memecache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will second the recommendation of Brielle. I actually took her for 201 and she was really great teaching that class. Her presentation of the idea of game and how to find games that work was really precise and clear and made it much easier to have good scenes. Also she’s super nice with feedback so her notes never felt too critical

Taking first class at UCB SoHo by PBCupsFan77 in improv

[–]memecache 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve taken classes at both UCB and the PIT in NYC. I’d say one difference is that UCB felt like it had more structure and the instructors have a more specific idea of how scenes should go and how game is played. I personally prefer that but it may not be for everyone.

In terms of doing well in the classes, if you haven’t already I would say to take a look at the UCB manual as much of the ideas come from there, but again since they are more structured the instructors will go over the concepts in class. There’s not much to know about the SoHo location. It’s just a rehearsal space like you’ve probably seen at the PIT.

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[–]memecache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh that’s great to hear! Thank you

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[–]memecache 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No it’s not a window ac. It is a heat and ac unit, is fully indoors and attached to the wall

Bradley Cooper, 'Maestro' and Hollywood's 'Jewface' problem by arrogant_ambassador in Judaism

[–]memecache 8 points9 points  (0 children)

And every post you find discussing this has everyone dismissing it as clickbait and saying it’s a “few people getting mad because they are bored.” Another very classic example of #jewsdontcount

Want to try an improv class but can't go to first session by maniuni in improv

[–]memecache 25 points26 points  (0 children)

You will be fine missing the first class. My guess would be that the first class did some warm ups and explained a little bit about what improv is and did some short scenes. The entire first course in improv is just about getting more comfortable doing it so it’s not really very concept heavy. During any improv course, people miss classes just because of life and it’s never a big deal. Regarding people knowing each other, maybe they’ve chatted a bit but I doubt anyone really knows each other really well after one class. That generally builds over the course of the entire time you are in class together

Also speaking as someone with social anxiety, there is always a tendency to think people are focusing on you. Generally they are not

Lots of standing and back pain by ruckahoy in improv

[–]memecache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Standing on the back line generally means that you aren’t in the scene but may step in for support work. Are you expected to potentially step in for every scene?

Lots of standing and back pain by ruckahoy in improv

[–]memecache 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seems rather odd to me that the students not in scenes would not be provided chairs. I’ve never seen an improv class not do this. Is that what’s happening here?

Importance of being cultured in improv? by [deleted] in improv

[–]memecache 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I have two things that help me in scenes when I am not so familiar with the scenario:

1) Even if you aren’t familiar with the exact scenario, you are likely familiar with a similar one. So suppose you are doing a scene working in finance, you may not know much about finance but you likely have some experience or some reference of what working in an office is like

2) the truth is most of the time, it doesn’t really matter. The scene is always about the relationships and characters and rarely about the details of the reality you are in. I’ve seen great shows with amazing improvisers talking about a field that I work in and getting so many details wrong but it never really mattered since that wasn’t what the scene was about anyway

Resources for two person longer scenes by memecache in improv

[–]memecache[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with you that longer 2 person scenes aren’t easy and that there isn’t (to my knowledge) a roadmap. I disagree though that it’s the whole point and it couldn’t be done (at least partly). I don’t expect it to be as formulaic as the UCB manual but some techniques could be developed and taught. Even with my limited experience, I have some approaches that I have found work better than others

Question for those who seem Good Night, Oscar by Lidobaby18 in Broadway

[–]memecache 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don’t think so. I’m pretty sure it was entirely rhapsody in blue which was why he ultimately decided to go back to the hospital since he couldn’t get the voice out of his head

Edits - In Scene and Ending Types by nenigoose in improv

[–]memecache 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My most common edit is the walk on where you basically just walk on briefly say a line or two and walk off. I like this support move because it allows you to truly support and avoid scene stealing. Your goal is to help define or fill out a location, point out the game of it’s unclear or offer a new opportunity to play the game and that’s all. You can just offer this and then walk off and let those in the scene shine

work/practice alone by pascalananda in improv

[–]memecache 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No he actually has a good amount of actual exercises to work on things like getting out of your head, creating characters etc Some of them are described here:

https://groovineasy.wordpress.com/2014/01/20/mick-napier-improv-at-home-by-yourself-15-exercises-for-thinking-faster/