Longform improv on the internet
Improv comedy is generally best experienced live, but great examples of long form improv exist on the internet. Watching excellent long form improv is a key part to “getting good,” and you are encouraged to seek out whatever you can! Here are some things available on the new Information Superhighway:
long form improv on Streaming Services
Long Form improv podcasts
Off Book: The Improvised Musical (Narrative Musical Improv with freeform opening)
Mission to Zyxx (Improvised Sci Fi Serial)
live shows with streaming
Raaaatscraps (Improv based on monologues/storytelling aka the Armando)
Improv Sets on Youtube
Improv Night with UCB (YouTube Comedy Week 2013)
The Enemy (UCB Theatre, 2014, Harold with the documentary opening)
William and Gilliam (Edinburgh International Improv Festival, 2022, Twoprov based on a suggestion)
@NYComedy (Youtube channel that has a ton of sets recorded at the UCB Theatre NY in the 2010s)
Astronomy Club @ Steel Stacks Improv (long form based on an audience interview)
Your Love Our Musical (The Greene Space, 2019, narrative musical improv based on an interview)
All Star Armando (Edinburgh International Improv Festival, 2022, Armando)
Upright Citizens Brigade: ASSSSCAT (Bravo TV, 2005, example of an ASSSCAT aka Armando)
Note: Improv is best experienced live! Improv on the internet often suffers from poor video quality, and there is a natural disconnect between an online viewer and the show they’re watching. Use these examples to help you learn, but please know that they likely felt and came across differently in the room.
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