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Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme. New episodes every Wednesday.
The Backline - An Improv Podcast
The Backline - An Improv Podcast
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9 OCT 2024 · Built into the fabric of improv is going with the flow, not thinking ahead, and letting go of control. But being completely "out of control" isn't a good thing either? Why do some improvisers want to direct the scene, and others are happy to see what's around the corner? This week, Rob and Adam discuss the need to control what happens next and how to work around it.
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23 SEP 2024 · Eventually, every improv professional needs to teach their first class. But what about? How do you pick a topic? How do you make that workshop successful? Is there any pitfalss to avoid? In this episode, Rob and Adam discuss teaching your first workshop.
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23 SEP 2024 · Strong characters! It's whatever everyone wants to do onstage. But how do you do it? What's the difference between a strong characters and a cariacture? How do I avoid stereotypes? What do I do when I run out of things to say? In this episode, Rob and Adam go over techniques, tricks and tips for better characters.
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16 AUG 2024 · Can improv be taught? What about funny? What about stage presence? What about "star power"? This episode Rob and Adam discuss what can and cannot be taught in the classroom and the mysterious, and amorphous qualities make for a great improviser.
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16 AUG 2024 · This episode Rob and Adam discuss the powers of game tape, the shame of watching yourself, and how to challenge yourself to be a better player.
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9 AUG 2024 · Your first few improv classes you are bombarded with the rules. Then once you get comfortable, you might move onto longform structures, game of the scenes, and connections -- where once again you are immersed in hyper-technical and finnicky work. At a certain point, you have to let go of The Rules. This week, Rob and Adam discuss forgetting what you're learned and why its so important for your play.
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3 AUG 2024 · This week Rob and Adam open up the Backline Mail Bag to answer all your questions. If you have your own questions find us @thebackinepod on Instagram and drop us a line.
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24 JUL 2024 · This week Adam and Rob, use extensive metrics and data (definitely not just their opinion) to determine a complete ranking system for all shortform games. This episode details the secrets of making a perfect shortform show. Also: touring Finland, Sweden, and the American mid-west.
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11 JUL 2024 · Improv is supposed to be easy, comfortable, and fun. But what happens when improv gets hard? Should you quit? Should you work harder? What do you do when improv isn't fun anymore?
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11 JUL 2024 · There are few things more taboo than going negative on an improv stage. But does negativity at the start of a scene preempt the possibility of a playable dynamic? What does it mean to go negative onstage and why do some improvisers love doing it?
Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme. New episodes every Wednesday.
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