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Trust your instincts
/0 Comments/in Blog /by Jimmy CarraneI used to think when I auditioned for parts on TV shows and films that I could tell right away if I got them. Thank God, I’ve lost that the superpower (though I never really had in the first place). First of all, sometimes you will have killer auditions, and for circumstances beyond your control, you will not […]
What to do when your team makes dumb choices
/9 Comments/in Blog /by Jimmy CarraneA friend called me recently and said he had just had one of the “worst improvisational shows” of his short career. His group was doing a Harold, and before the show the director had specifically instructed them to let the first beat be only two-person scenes, no walk-ons. Guess what? It was a cluster fuck. […]
3 Must-Read books for improvisers
/2 Comments/in Blog /by Jimmy CarraneAre you an improviser who has had your fill of zip-up hoodies and pairs of skinny jeans? If so, this year, we recommend that you ask Santa to bring you some books. These three non-improv books are must-haves for any improviser who wants to boost your creativity and improve your craft. And if Santa doesn’t […]
How to land your comedy dream job
/9 Comments/in Blog /by Jimmy CarraneToday more than ever the opportunities for improvisers are abundant. There are so many classes to choose take, groups to be a part of and places to perform — which can be a blessing and a curse. That’s why it’s important to map out a vision for your career before you get in too deep. Do you want be […]
3 Tips for Increasing Your Gratitude
/5 Comments/in Blog /by Jimmy CarraneI don’t say this enough and that is “Thank you.” Next to “Yes and…,” thank you can be two of the most powerful words. Instead of being grateful, I am usually busy comparing myself to others, which just makes me feel worse. But being grateful and saying thank you for what I do have right now […]
The risk of taking risks
/3 Comments/in Blog /by Jimmy CarraneYou hear this all the time in your improv classes – you need to take more risks on stage. But what improv teachers forget to tell you is that when you take risks, you’re going to feel feelings: anger, sadness, anxiety, fear, shame and, in rare cases, joy. This is a by-product of taking risks, and […]