The Comedy Fix Episode 44 - Justification
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Jul 20, 2021 Join the hosts as they delve into the pitfalls of over-justifying scenes, arguing that too much explanation can suck the humor dry. They explore how logical answers can dull comedy and praise the spontaneity of clowning. The discussion turns to the importance of emotional authenticity, where strange motivations can invite laughter, rather than normalize odd behavior. Ultimately, they advocate for playing the emotion instead of explaining it, highlighting the balance between context and mystery in improv. Prepare for a thought-provoking journey into the art of performance!
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Justification Can Kill Momentum
- Over-justifying in scenes often kills momentum and emotional immediacy.
- Chris now prefers raw feeling over explaining why a character feels a way.
Why Matters — But Weird Beats Logical
- Justification is basically answering the "why" behind choices and can flatten comedy if done logically.
- Sam and Jamie note comedy benefits when the "why" is unexpected, not merely logical.
Will Hines' 'Say Why' Coaching
- Jamie recalls Will Hines coaching "say why" to prompt quirky justifications in UCB-style work.
- He contrasts that with clowning where performers commit to odd behavior without explaining it.