I think the most important wherever you choose to learn Improv is to know that ultimately, if you are going to be any good, you will need to develop a style that is unique to you. You are unique individual and if what you are going to do is to have any value at all it must express who you are and how you feel. Neither of these things are necessarily static but over time will trend in a direction that lets you express your unique point of view in any situation. The one thing your instructors probably won’t tell you is that you can’t do this just by taking classes. You need to hook up with friends and actually perform on stage. The best place to do this in Chicago is place called the “Underground Lounge” where the only thing required is that you sign up ahead of time. Be aware that you will probably be terrible, but that is how you learn. Being afraid and uncomfortable are part of the process you must embrace to get better, and learning the world won’t come to an end just because you gave a bad performance will help give you the courage to try new things.
Okay that’s my rant for day one. Do not feel bad if you think everything I said is dumb. You might be right, and at least you have a point of view ( later rants will get more into both the idea and limitations of agreement, as well as point of view)
. Please feel free to tell me what you liked or disliked I will try not to be offended and please return for additional Rants coming soon. Thanks.