183 episodes
The Backline The Sonar Network
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4.8 • 39 Ratings
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Canadian Comedy Award winners Rob Norman and Adam Cawley discuss weekly improv-based topics based on a theme.
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Five Sweet Spots
In this episode, Rob and Adam discuss DEAFO - a new system for creating more dynamic, intersting stage pictures. Also on this episode, heightening through proximity, and intentionally throwing your scene off-kilter.
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Crazytown
Amongst the many terms improvisers have invented to describe a bad scene, "Crazytown" might be the most evocative. This week Rob and Adam discuss scenes that try to do too much, too soon - and how to prevent your scenes from going off the rails.
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SOS (Save Our Scene)
Rob and Adam discuss what to do when a scene fails, how to fail gracefully, and how to get a struggling scene back on track. Also on the episode: recent travels across the US, Rob's artistic residency in Sweden, the best pizza and an adult love of trains.
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Inventing the Who What Where
In this epsiode, Rob and Adam discuss what to do if you are obligated to create the who, what, where in the first 30 seconds of your scene. How much information should you add? How much room should you leave for you partner to contribute?
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improvfestivals
This week Rob and Adam chat about improv festivals: how to run it, how to market it, and the small perks that make it all worthwhile.
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First Time Format
We all know the Harold, and The Montage - but what's in the in-between? Are there some formats better for new players than others?
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Customer Reviews
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Great improv teachers
Really great podcast and fantastic insights into the art of improvisation. It’s like having your own personal improv class!
Great insights!
Very enlightening to hear what it’s like to be an improv performer at a professional level!