Improv Philosophy

Life is improv. Let's internalize the lessons learned in the classroom and apply them to our lives. This is an experiment in analyzing the effects of: following the fear, saying 'yes', trusting the self, and listening to one another.

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Improv is the art of instant creative collaboration using agreement and whatever is available in the moment.

Heard at Curious Comedy Theater in Portland, OR. 

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Real practice has no purpose or agenda. So, it can welcome anything that comes.

The Peoples Improv Theater, NYC

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When listening isn't happening and people are unheard, there's a loss of purpose and intentionality.

Heard at Columbia University, NYC

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Be a student of the world. Nothing is too big or too small. Dig in to it all.

Heard at Endgames, San Francisco

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If you want to be a good improviser, start by believing that you are one.

Heard at The Peoples Improv Theater, NYC

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It's all about working with that magical and beautiful word: yes

Heard at Endgames Improv, San Francisco

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You don't always have to justify things immediately. Sometimes it's best to let the scene breathe; leave some space for exploration.

Heard at The Peoples Improv Theater, NYC

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You're already a great improvisor. You already have all of the tools inside of you. You just have to trust yourself enough to reveal them.

Heard at The Peoples Improv Theater, NYC

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The scene is smarter than we are. Let it guide you.

Heard at The Peoples Improv Theater, NYC

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The goal is to have fun and make connections.

Heard at the Peoples Improv Theater, NYC

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They key to figuring out what happens next in a scene is remembering what has already happened.

Heard at The Peoples Improv Theater, NYC

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When in doubt...just listen...

Heard at The Peoples Improv Theater, NYC

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If you don't know about a topic that arises in a scene...it's ok. Commit fully anyway. And then go home and learn about it. You should always be open to learning and to being a student of life.

Heard at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, NYC

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Let the world affect you.

Heard at The Peoples Improv Theater, NYC

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You have as much say in the reality of the scene as the other person. Take mutual ownership.

Heard at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, NYC

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Embrace the scene when it doesn't make sense."

Heard at The Peoples Improv Theater, NYC

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Connect to your truth.

Heard at the Peoples Improv Theater, NYC