The SoCap Improv Comedy Podcast The Process Scene
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Sep 18, 2023 Discover how improv extends beyond performance, featuring insights from a Toronto theater owner on personal development through classes and events. Dive into the significance of process scenes and learn how structured activities can elevate your improv game. Balance is key, as there's a focus on staying present while avoiding the pitfalls of overcomplication. This engaging discussion reveals the transformative power of improv, making it beneficial for performers and non-performers alike!
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Students Seek Growth More Than Fame
- Ralph describes how modern improv students often join for personal growth rather than pro careers.
- Many students still try stage shows and find performing less terrifying than imagined.
Process Grounds Time And Place
- A process is any activity with a clear beginning, middle, and end that grounds a scene in time and place.
- Processes give reason for characters to be together and reduce 'floating head' scenes.
Return To The Process When Stuck
- If you get stuck in a scene, return to the process and do a concrete action relevant to that process.
- Use the process to avoid filling silence with empty words.