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Improv Training and What Separates Good from Great
39:46 - 44:22 (04:36)
The key to becoming a great improv actor is watching and learning from others. Improv involves building a linear story structure from audience suggestions and incorporating games, with the goal of setting up a payoff in the end.
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A former member of the improv group The Second City recounts their experience training and performing at the Chicago-based theater, including the influence of legendary improv coach Del Close.
39:46 - 41:24 (01:38)
Summary
A former member of the improv group The Second City recounts their experience training and performing at the Chicago-based theater, including the influence of legendary improv coach Del Close.
ChapterImprov Training and What Separates Good from Great
Episode#243: How to Fear Less -- Vince Vaughn
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The difference between good and great improv is not about jokes or humor, rather it's about commitment and authenticity, being present and truthful.
41:24 - 43:06 (01:42)
Summary
The difference between good and great improv is not about jokes or humor, rather it's about commitment and authenticity, being present and truthful. Great improv artists are intense about their craft and understand that they’re not there to make audience laugh, but to be truthful to themselves and their scene partner.
ChapterImprov Training and What Separates Good from Great
Episode#243: How to Fear Less -- Vince Vaughn
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Collaboration and watching others is integral to the learning process, similar to method acting, where listening to others is paramount for creating believable scenarios.
43:06 - 44:22 (01:16)
Summary
Collaboration and watching others is integral to the learning process, similar to method acting, where listening to others is paramount for creating believable scenarios. Listening to oneself is important for personal growth and development.