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Hosted by Ralph MacLeod. Owner and Artistic Director of SoCap Comedy Theatre in Toronto. A bite-sized, 5-20 minute show on improv. This show is less about improv as performance (though that will be in here) but more about how improv can improve every aspect of your life.
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- 2 weeks ago16 min
Building a Strong Character
Don't show the audience what your character isUnderstand how they see the worldPlay their genuine efforts and motivations at the height of your intelligenceTruthful striving is more engaging than obvious indication or caricature. Don’t fear being ‘dramatic’. Those are often the richest and FUNNIEST scenes.Whether in acting or improv, focus on inhabiting the character rather than displaying them to the audience.
- Oct 8, 202620 min
Look! Aliens!
One of the pitfalls improvisers make repeatedly is trying to make the environment around them be interesting in some way. A doctor operating with a chainsaw, a cop who tastes crime scene blood, a fisherperson catching a magical amulet...These things can work but require more work than many of us are willing to put forth.
- Sep 24, 202616 min
Playing Villains and Creeps
Final TakeawayTo play villains or creeps:Play them as heroes of their own story.Justify everything.Find joy in the character.Ensure audience and partners feel safe.
- Sep 10, 202621 min
The Self Conscious Playfulness Spectrum
Self consciousness means being in your head, ruled by fear. Playfulness means being in the moment and ruled by curiosity and fun.
- Aug 27, 202616 min
Parody and Satire
What's the difference between the two and why does it matter?
- Aug 13, 202611 min
Elephant in the Room
We're told not to address the elephant in the room but I say 'nay'!
- Jul 23, 202613 min
Vulnerability
Why Vulnerability WorksSaying “yes” to uncomfortable or self‑deprecating offers is playful.It shows others that they can let their guard downAudiences love vulnerability — low status is non‑threatening and endearingIt opens the door to bigger comedic payoffs. If that’s true, what else is trueNot everyone is comfortable with this level of exposure, and that’s okay
- Jul 16, 202612 min
Be Specific
Being Specific in your offers, leads to three main benefits...1 - audiences find it relatable2 - roots you in the present momentand3 - suggests character
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Hosted by Ralph MacLeod. Owner and Artistic Director of SoCap Comedy Theatre in Toronto. A bite-sized, 5-20 minute show on improv. This show is less about improv as performance (though that will be in here) but more about how improv can improve every aspect of your life.
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