Improvisational comedy

Improvisational comedy (also called improv or impro) is comedy that is performed with a little to no predetermination of subject matter and structure. The performers discover their lines and actions spontaneously, typically following a general theme and format, often in response to audience suggestions. Improvisational comedy is a form of improvisational theater.

External links

• How to Be a Better Improviser: an excellent primer on some of the basic precepts ("ground rules") of improv, by improviser and teacher Daniel Goldstein.
• Improv Encyclopedia lists over 500 improv games, exercises, techniques and terminology.
• The Improv Wiki discusses techniques for performing and learning improv.
• Improvland webpage about improvisational theatre, with articles, resources, message boards and an international links section to the groups around the world.
• YesAnd.com features improv news, resources and message boards.
• The Improv Resource Center is a community site for dedicated improvisers in Chicago, New York and other parts of the United States.
• The Chicago Improv Network is a message board and portal for the Chicago Improv Community.
• The Improvisation France features french improvisation.