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Improv Thoughts #8 - Object Work

Learn how to do object work. It's mime. Learn how to set your hand on a table or a bar counter or against a window and remember it. Practice in the shower. Practice on the bus. It's not that hard and a tiny bit goes a long way. It's incredibly helpful for setting up a scene.

Improv Thoughts #7 - Crossing Your Arms

Don't cross your arms on the sidelines. Once in a while try and laugh at your teammates. Even if they are not that funny. They laugh at you sometimes and you're not that funny.

If you don't look like you are enjoying the show on the sidelines than why should anyone who paid to be here enjoy it? Laugh a little. You might think it's distracting but Jimmy... (continued)

Improv Thoughts #6 - Stop Sweeping

Don't sweep edit. Just start a new scene by walking to the front of the stage while talking after a laugh line from the previous scene. Sweep edits are weird and the only people who know what they mean are standing on stage with you or sitting in the back hoping the lights get pulled soon so they can... (continued)