AFAQAS
anticipated frequently asked questions AND STATEMENTS
Before people start asking questions…
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First, check out our (expanding) resource page for things you can do independently to learn more about improv.
Next, you can look online for zoom (or in-person) classes or jams, anywhere from big-name companies like UCB in New York, to maybe even your own local theater company.
“Jams” are generally free or very cheap where players get together and…play! They can vary by topic (improvised Shakespeare jam!), level (no experience, beginners), or just invite all to play and support. Don’t worry about “stumbling” in front of others. Anyone going to an open call jam is either a) just as curious and maybe nervous as you, or b) is an experienced player who knows beginners will be there and takes great pleasure in supporting them in having a good time. A good improviser will make you look GREAT.
Introverted Improvisers prioritizes accommodating those for whom stage and online screen improv is inaccessible or extremely uncomfortable, whether veteran or have never taken a class. This space supports your privacy and works towards any accommodations that may help you try or return to improv.
If the above does not resonate with you, but you are still generally struggling to find improv community, contact us, and we will do our best to help guide you to resources. Improv is an important part of well-being, and we understand it is potentially difficult to find a practice group without first affording jams and classes.
Introverted Improvisers prioritizes accommodating those for whom stage and online screen improv is inaccessible or extremely uncomfortable, whether a veteran or have never taken a class. This space supports your privacy and works towards any accommodations that may help you build confidence to try or return to improv. For these folks, it is definitely free to play, though we cannot guarantee regular scheduling. Our goal is to help new folks have a lovely evening of respite trying something fun, and hopefully networking veteran improvisers to wonderful audio-based partnerships.
If the above does not resonate with you, but you are still generally struggling to find improv community, contact us, and we will do our best to help guide you to resources or occasionally hold a jam where we invite players to network. Improv is an important part of well-being, and we understand it is potentially difficult to find a practice group without first affording jams and classes.
If you are curious about AudioProv and have financial means to attend a workshop, reach out to us for a highly structured and rich AudioProv experience.
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Being in that space is totally normal. But if you listen to the podcast, you can feel a little prepared by learning about our slower flow-state approach, and catch some interviews with our incredibly generous improvisers. Improv ’round here isn’t about getting better, faster, or funnier in content. It is about getting comfortable with the unknown. Here we take small steps and embrace the wait, the pause, and the natural discovery.
Some types certainly can, especially depending on your personal introverted style. That is why this community is here. Listen to Calling All Introverts, and you’ll hear a bit about different kinds of improv, and the type that embraces introverts.
Improv around here is a practice of authenticity, not a comedic performance. No characters, outgoing-ness, or witty banter needed, other than being the quietly clever introvert you probably are 😉
Improv needs introverts, and introverts are great at improv.
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