Why should people come see improv

[TexasImprovMassacre]

Austin improv is at a place, in my opinion, where its building a reputation for itself as a valid art form. Not that it isn't also at this place around the country...but still, I was curious as to why people think improv is worth seeing. Why should someone come see your shows? Beyond just the simple fact that its entertaining.

Of course, it is my opinion that it is entirely worth the admission cost to go see an improv show. I was just curious what people might say to someone who has never seen an improv show to convince them that they should give up time and money to experience it?

[mpbrockman]

Well, when I started coming around - it was because it looked like magic. I was perpetually laughing my ass off and asking myself "How do they do that?"

Now that I've been around long enough to pick up on some of the mechanics, it's a little less "magical" sometimes but I enjoy watching people work at the top of their form.

I still walk out with that "How did they pull that off?" feeling on a pretty regular basis, though.

I'd also add that I personally enjoy watching any quick mind at work - be it in improv, music or any other art form that I can observe during the creative process.

My 2cts.

Talking to people who haven't seen an improv show I usually say something like that. "You've got to see what these people can do on the spot - it's f***ing stunning".

New slogan: "Austin quickest minds at work"

[ratliff]

I think people come the first time to see comedy. But if they love it and come back, I think it's because they get to see people doing things they don't normally see them doing in everyday life. By which I mean:

-- Listening to one another
-- Being delighted by everything that happens
-- Agreeing without hesitation or qualification
-- Selflessly committing to questionable activity for the good of the group

They may not KNOW that's why they're coming back, but it's at least part of it.