Austin Improv

To me, all is lost is about the point of no return or death (literally or metaphorically). The audience, and the improvisers should not be able to imagine a way out, at least momentarily. This is also very scary for the improvisers---because they actually have to improvise for a bit.

This is ...

Yeah! I like your perspective on it, Kareem. Taking the step back to the need.

just spitballing...
Yeah, we probably need to build a stronger foundation by making the "need' absolutely vital, which makes the "all is lost" more deadly. The "need" needs emotion and stakes. Goes back to asking ...

Hey Austin Improv!

First off, I MISS YOU!!!!!!

Second off, I'm looking for some suggestions on working on that "all is lost" moment in a long-form.
Any ideas for exercises, games, whatnots?
I'm with an ensemble right now, and we need to work on "making it worse...and worse...and worse" aka ...

Hiya! Thanks Sara for sending me this link.

Yeah you should call my momma, Penny.
http://www.graymarfarm.com/contact-us.html

She does lessons from time to time on her little western gelding Sherman. And if you're looking for something else, she will be able to point you in the right direction ...

A friends sent this craigslist ad to me. Could be a sweet opportunity, I dunno? I thought there might be someone here interested...

Creative Drama Teacher Wanted!! (N. Austin 620 & Round Rock)
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ahhh!! I get it! "same year" - because the year doesn't change, unlike on "new year" when the year, in fact, does change thus becoming a new one...same year...

you guys are funny - i'm in, i look forward to the soirée!

thanks, peoples!

two of my favorite highlights:

android lady wrote:scream in Mr. Ratliff's face, and do a glitter dance

haha i practically jumped out of my chair when you screamed.

That was super fun. I love Austin, I love improvisers, I love Austin improvisers. Thanks for hosting it!

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no apology required, i'm glad that my thread can act as the necessary vehicle of communication between you and your lover.

wow what a wonderful wealth of wisdom!

thanks guys.

this brings me to another question...or poll, if you will

what do you think is generally the most important: C,R,O,W,or E?

i have definitely heard a lot about the importance of R, and how everything else will come organically out of a well ...

i was reading the Merlin Works newsletter, and i loved Shana's article about nothing! (for those who haven't read it, yes it's an article about nothing. nothing at all. :) check it out) i like the idea of just being comfortable with nothing.

but here's my question...

i am a beginner improviser ...

hello everybody!

new improviser here, who lived in austin this summer and took a class from shana with merlinworks (and loved it!) and then p-graph's creating meaningful moments class (and loved it times two!)

i am moving back to san antonio for my last year in college, but right after i finish i ...