The SoCap Improv Comedy Podcast What even is Improv?
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Feb 13, 2023 Discover the fascinating world of improvisation and its impact on both performers and everyday life. The host shares their personal journey and highlights how improv enhances social skills and builds community. Delving into the essence of improv, they explore its artistic uniqueness and the challenges it faces due to a lack of formal standards. Enjoy insights on why imaginative play and human connection are vital, and embrace the transformative power of this non-competitive art form.
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From Commedia To A Lifelong Improv Career
- Ralph MacLeod describes his long improv journey from a Commedia dell'arte class in 1988 to teaching many nights a week.
- He left scripted theater because repeating the same show nightly felt wrong and found lifelong passion in improvisation.
Train Improv Skills With Regular Classes
- Take classes to build both performance skills and transferable life skills like presence and listening.
- Ralph offers hybrid classes and a Zoom option so you can practice regardless of location.
Practice Social Skills Through Progressive Classes
- Use improv exercises to expand comfort zones and practice difficult social interactions through role play.
- Join multi-week courses to get deeper growth, bonding, and sustained progress with the same group.