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Comedy has many facets. A good comedian prepares for all of them. Learn tips and techniques for doing improvisational comedy in this free performing video series.
There are 20 videos in this series:
How to perfect the YES AND technique for comedy in this free performing video.
Learn advice on the importance of listening in an improvisational comedy skit in this free performing video.
How to justify an improvisational comedy scene in this free performing video.
Learn why it is important never to shut down an improvisational comedy scene in this free performing video.
Learn advice on what passive and active choices are in improvisational comedy in this free performing video.
Learn advice on making good choices in improvisational comedy in this free performing video.
Learn ways you can escalate the pattern arising in an improvisational comedy skit in this free performing video.
How to take suggestions and work with criticism in improvisational comedy in this free performing video.
Learn some spontaneity exercises you can do to make you a better improvisational comedian in this free performing video.
Learn advice on why it is important to develop the who what and where in an improvisational comedy sketch in this free performing video.
Learn advice on why it is important to make your partner look good in improvisational comedy in this free performing video.
Learn advice on what it means to play it and not say it in improvisational comedy in this free performing video.
Learn advice on what status flips are in improvisational comedy and how to handle them in this free performing video.
Learn advice on why it is very important not to break reality in improvisational comedy in this free performing video.
How to develop a comedy improvisational character in this free performing video.
How to get more character ideas for improvisational comedy in this free performing video.
How to use specifics in improvisational comedy skits in this free performing video.
How to start scene in the middle of another one in improvisational comedy in this free performing video.
How to create and develop relationships in improvisational comedy scenes in this free performing video.
Learn why improvisational comedy is a give and take relationship and how to better develop that in this free performing video.
Some would say that improvisational comedy is the purest form of comedy. It is the art of feeding off of other comedians and making up jokes on the fly as a performance progresses. There are many different games and techniques that are associated with improv comedy and when these are applied in a performance setting they allow for not only character interaction but also audience interaction. A very good example of this is the show “Who’s Line Is It Anyway.” In this show the actors/ comedians are given assignments and must make up content as the game goes on. They use props, each other and even people in the crowd as proponents for laughs.
For any comedian, aspiring or professional, this video series is a must see. Actually for anyone at all, the value of these clips to help with social interaction is also astounding. There is more to improv than just games. We improvise on a daily basis in every situation. Improv is only a reaction to something. This series will teach you how to feed off of your surroundings and react in a positive and spontaneous way. You will also learn how to make better choices in your everyday experiences. So whether you are a comedian or not take a look at these videos. They may help you more than you think!
Paul Zuckerman Paul Zuckerman & the cast of Chicago City Limits are all experts in Improvisational Comedy. Paul is the Executive Producer of the world famous, Chicago City Limits in New York City. He studied improvisation with Del Close and Jo Forsberg at The Second City in Chicago, and was an original cast member of Chicago City Limits. He helped bring the show to New York where he directed and performed with the company for over 10 years, and has continued to direct and produce over 30 CCL comedy revues.dkdk
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