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Music Improv NighT at Studio BE -- Chicago's New Must-See Improv!

Liz Joynt Sandberg | Posted 05.10.2013 | Chicago
Liz Joynt Sandberg

Chicago, I'm here to tell you that you've got to see this magic. The world we hope for most - the one where we build something incredible out of nothing but each other - is available for the taking every Wednesday. I don't want you to miss it.

What's the Lesson in the Story You Tell?

Kare Anderson | Posted 05.06.2013 | Healthy Living
Kare Anderson

Want to understand and share the incidents of your life in ways that make them meaningful to others? Nothing rings more real than sharing the stories that mark turning points in your life.

TJ Jagodowski & David Pasquesi on How Improv Is Like Life --Ā Only Better

Mark Bazer | Posted 05.01.2013 | Comedy
Mark Bazer

Longform improv masters TJ Jagodowski and David Pasquesi return to The Interview Show to talk with me about some of the same exact things he asked last time -- only this time they give completely different answers!

Acting Legend Joyce Piven and Her Words to Live By

Elysabeth Alfano | Posted 04.29.2013 | Arts
Elysabeth Alfano

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The Joy of Heckling

Mitch Ditkoff | Posted 04.04.2013 | Business
Mitch Ditkoff

The person who is heckling you (at work, on the street, in your home) is most likely having a bad day, week, month, quarter, year, or life. If Jesus, himself, was to make a sudden appearance, your heckler would probably find fault with JC's hair, clothes, or accent.

WATCH: The Funniest Way To Pop The Question?

Posted 03.29.2013 | Weddings

Anything can happen at an improv comedy show -- even a marriage proposal! Two comedy fans named Joel and Rebekah got engaged Saturday night after ...

The Oscars Improvaganza

Tony Bartolone | Posted 04.29.2013 | Comedy
Tony Bartolone

Every year Hollywood Boulevard is dressed in its best for cinema's biggest night of self-congratulations, but just down the street iO West presented their fantastic Oscars Improvaganza. A night of such exuberant extravagance is ripe for parody, and three improv teams delivered.

Finding My Place in the Anxiety Generation

Genevieve Adams | Posted 04.16.2013 | Comedy
Genevieve Adams

How do we survive the daily catastrophes of our over-programmed, plugged-in lives? Since middle school, like many of my peers, I have dealt with anxiety. Yet I have overcome a lot of my fear of uncertainty: in the rehearsal room, on the stage, and with a script.

A Week at San Francisco Sketchfest: Part I

Tony Bartolone | Posted 04.15.2013 | Comedy
Tony Bartolone

During my week in San Francisco, there were so many tantalizing events it was hard to decide what to see. The 12th Annual Sf Sketchfest was an ambitious undertaking, featuring 166 shows, lasting three and a half weeks and showcasing some of the best talent performing today.

Improv for Jobseekers - by Katie Goodman

The HOPE Program | Posted 04.14.2013 | Impact
The HOPE Program

2012-11-13-jrlogo300x60.gifFrom all the energy and laughing you would never have guessed that just 20 minutes earlier the room was filled with apprehension and skeptical looks.

The Power of Crowds on the TED Radio Hour

Eric Nuzum | Posted 01.23.2013 | TED Weekends
Eric Nuzum

This past May, the TED Radio Hour explored the fascinating ideas behind mass-collaboration. Crowd-based actions on the Internet, open-source city building, virtual music composition and performance... the journey into the world of shared expression is uplifting and powerful.

NYC Improv Theater Provides Comedy for Hurricane Sandy Relief

Lisa Bernier | Posted 01.16.2013 | New York
Lisa Bernier

As a city that knows how to pull together post-crisis, many local businesses, groups and organizations are continuing to organize Sandy relief efforts. Last Friday this included comedy theater Gotham City Improv.

Lessons From a Tennis Mom

Maureen Anderson | Posted 01.12.2013 | Parents
Maureen Anderson

I never set out to get my daughter hooked on tennis. She just got jealous of the fun I was having with Dad, and took my spot. I'm not complaining. I've learned a few things on the sidelines.

The Little Modern Theatre: A Brief Oral History

Tony Bartolone | Posted 12.12.2012 | Comedy
Tony Bartolone

The Little Modern is a special place for comedians, improvisers and audiences. It is a magical, DIY paradise where anything is possible.

From Curb to Partners: Jillian Bell

Jimmy McNamara | Posted 11.06.2012 | Los Angeles
Jimmy McNamara

Jillian Bell's is a tale of success that is not surprising, given that she started studying improv at just eight years old in Las Vegas. She possesses that rare gift of humanizing the quirkiest of characters.

The Improvisational Parent

Liz Joynt Sandberg | Posted 10.07.2012 | Chicago
Liz Joynt Sandberg

Well hello there! My name is Liz and I'm making it up as I go. To a certain extent, I think we'll all admit that this is true of ourselves. But this truth -- that we're basically winging it -- becomes especially pronounced when we become parents.

Florence Henderson's Awful First Kiss

Posted 07.25.2012 | TV

On "Trust Us With Your Life" (Tue., 9 p.m. ET on ABC), television legend Florence Henderson regaled the team with the story of her awful first kiss. ...

Ricky Gervais Can't Keep It Together On 'Trust Us With Your Life'

Posted 07.18.2012 | TV

"Trust Us With Your Life" (Tue., 9:00 p.m. ET on ABC) marries the fun of improv comedy with star power. Ricky Gervais brought his giggle and maniacal ...

Serena Williams Is Serenaded By Wayne Brady

Posted 07.11.2012 | TV

Newly-crowned Wimbledon champ Serena Williams was a celebrity guest on the series premiere of improv show "Trust Us With Your Life" (Tue., 9 p.m. ET o...

The Comedy Tech

G.L.O.C. | Posted 08.28.2012 | Comedy
G.L.O.C.

In the comedy world, techs are appreciated, because they need to be able to run all the technical, behind-the-scene elements of live shows when few other people want to.

The Improv Olympics: Inside The 10th Annual Los Angeles Improv Comedy Festival

Tony Bartolone | Posted 08.25.2012 | Comedy
Tony Bartolone

Football has the '67 Packers, basketball the '92 Bulls and improv has Dr. God. Definitely one of the tightest teams in improv today, if Dr. God continues performing, there is no limit to their potential.

New Plays Join the Fight for Equal Rights

Lauren Gunderson | Posted 08.06.2012 | San Francisco
Lauren Gunderson

"The phrase Marriage Equality has become a political talking point for liberals and conservatives alike. The goal with the Marriage Equality Plays is to share a human side of a polarizing political issue."

When Mother's Day Can't Be Contained in a Card

Davis Schneiderman | Posted 07.07.2012 | Parents
Davis Schneiderman

Each time I see Kelly with our daughters, tickling them, singing with them and giving them even more of what she knows they'll need to become strong women, I am proud of her and our family.

'Late Night' Improv With Jimmy Fallon And Amy Poehler

Posted 05.03.2012 | TV

"Saturday Night Live" alumni Amy Poehler and Jimmy Fallon were reunited on "Late Night" (Weeknights, 12:37 a.m. ET on NBC) Wednesday, and to celebrate...

WATCH: Surprise Date!

Posted 04.30.2012 | Comedy

For Improv Everywhere's latest mission, they went to New York City's Central Park to give one unsuspecting couple an impromptu date. The couple, s...