Improv, Beat by Beat
A podcast about improv, explored one piece at a time.
Latest episodes
Apr 26, 2018 • 1h 24min
17 – Musical Improv
Musical improv is exactly what it sounds like: an improvised musical. A bit of dialogue, and then a lot of singing and […]
Mar 1, 2018 • 1h 50min
16 – House Teams
A house team is a team that is created to perform regularly at a particular theater. At UCB NY, there are 3 […]
Feb 6, 2018 • 45min
15 – Forms
Your first several years of learning long form improv will likely focus on scenework, the Harold, montages, and perhaps another form or […]
Dec 23, 2017 • 20min
14 – The Monoscene
The Monoscene is a form in which the location never changes: there are no edits. In this episode, we talk about how […]
Nov 10, 2017 • 1h 16min
13 – Acting
Improv scenes should be more than just reciting lines. In this episode, we talk about how acting influences improv, and how to […]
Sep 25, 2017 • 30min
12 – The Harold: 2nd and 3rd Beats
In a Harold, after the first beats and the first group game, the team returns to the first 3 games for second […]
Sep 11, 2017 • 28min
11 – Auditioning
Most theaters hold auditions to add people to their house teams. Every year around 600 people audition for UCBNY house teams. Molly […]
Sep 6, 2017 • 37min
10 – The Harold: Group Games
In a Harold, in between each set of beats is a group scene. These scenes can be tough if the entire team […]
Aug 28, 2017 • 1h 12min
09 – Best Notes
Jessica Morgan, Lydia Hensler, Jesse Lee, and Jenny share their unique journeys as improvisors. They explore transformative notes that shaped their understanding of improvisation and personal growth. The importance of authentic performances and embracing vulnerability takes center stage. They discuss how empathy enhances character depth and the nuances of feedback, emphasizing bold choices and the role of diverse teaching styles. Their anecdotes reveal how insights can evolve over time, underscoring the collaborative spirit essential in improv.
Aug 21, 2017 • 28min
08 – The Harold: 1st Beats
The 1st beats of the Harold are the most important part of the Harold. In each 1st beat, the ideas from the […]
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