The first couple of seconds at the top of any improv scene is crucial, and if you don't panic you will be able to increase your chances of doing some great improvisation. Here are the top five most common mistakes: 1. Starting with a Problem Nothing will stop a scene faster than starting with a […]
Lately, I have been noticing that students in my improv classes feel they have to create some sort of problem at the top of the scene. They’ll say something like: "You didn't pay the rent," or "Oh, great you broke the TV, now what?" or "I broke Mom's favorite vase." This is not a good […]