How to get better at improv comedy quickly • Improv Illusionist Whether you’re a new peformer or a veteran, here’s a simple process you can use to get better at improv comedy. Free template included!

The quickest way to get better at any skill is through DELIBERATE PRACTICE.

So, how do you do this to get better at improv?

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Improv can be incredibly fun and rewarding... until it isn't.

If you need support, or want to learn about creating more open & supportive theatre environments, these Emotional Safety resources are a place to start.

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Learning the Improv Illusion (Improv Illusionist Newsletter) A free email series and improv newsletter about Physical Improv, a set of techniques for creating worlds on stage. Read Part 1 online now.

You can't learn improv from an email newsletter.

But you CAN get tips, ideas, and articles to help you add more physicality to your performance - however you improvise.

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The (Updated) Basics [5 Feb 2026] February 2026 Improv Illusionist Newsletter. A shortlist of my best physical improv tips. Subscribe today for regular physical improv tips direct to your inbox.

I challenged myself to compile a shortlist of the best tips for physical improv.

Check it out at the link below. 🔗 How did I do?

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From my newsletter archives: Tips and exercises for finding more play (and fun) in your improv, including warm-ups, exercises, and "back-pocket games."

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What’s your theory? [8 Jan 2026] January 2026 Improv Illusionist Newsletter. Ground your improv with your personal theory of improv. Subscribe today for regular physical improv tips.

Improvisers! Start this new year off right by clarifying your personal theory of improv. It'll ground your performance and guide your skill-building.

More about this at the link below. 🔗

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Improv Exercises for Physical Skills The best improv exercises for teaching environment, object work, and physicality. Includes Warm-Ups, Solo & Group Exercises, and Scene Work.

Looking for exercises to work out your physical improv skills?

Check out my list...
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Learning the Improv Illusion (Improv Illusionist Newsletter) A free email series and improv newsletter about Physical Improv, a set of techniques for creating worlds on stage. Read Part 1 online now.

Are you unsatisfied with your improv? I’ve been there. Spend some time with me and learn the skills of physical improv. You’ll become a more watchable player. And your improv will be more fun!

A good place to start:
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Farewell 2025 [4 Dec 2025] December 2025 Improv Illusionist Newsletter. My 2025 year in review, including links to all newsletters published this year. Subscribe today for improv tips.

Happy Holidays! ✨🎆

I've wrapped 2025 with links to all the improv "big idea" articles I published this year.

Check it out at the link below. 🔗

See you in 2026!

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Substack @improvcity on Physical Boundary Scenes:

"If we establish boundaries and then don’t practice implementing them, then we’re deepening the practice of not touching each other instead of touching each other in boundaried ways."

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From my newsletter archives: A simple framework for safer improv spaces.

1. Play safe.
2. Protect others (players and audience).
3. Protect yourself.

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Improv Podcasts: Reviews & Recommendations Reviews of improv podcasts available for performers to learn their craft. Includes links to episodes focusing on physicality and environment.

I've got a list of great improv podcasts to expand your thinking, learn new techniques, and get insight into improv history and culture from all over the world.

🔗Check it out here:
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Duolingo for Gibberish [6 Nov 2025] November 2025 Improv Illusionist Newsletter. How to learn to speak Gibberish, a made-up “language” in improv. Subscribe today for more improv ideas.

Gibberish is a made-up "language" improvisers use to practice physical and emotional expression.

Read this article for tips on using it in scenes and learning how to speak it more fluently.

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Ways to practice your improv skills away from the stage:

1. Use solo exercises.
2. Prepare for classes in advance to get the most out of them.
3. Take notes.

Read more in the full article - link in comments. 👇

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Improv Books: Reviews & Recommendations Reviews of the many improv books available for actors to learn their craft. Includes books featuring physical improv skills.

📖📖 Improv books are a great way to learn new ideas and deepen your understanding of improv performance.

Check out my (recently updated) list of book reviews and recommendations:
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@lloydiejl.bsky.social on Proximity in improv:

"Comfortable, stationary staging, where two people stand centre stage, often contributes to feeling stuck in your head. It also looks dull to the audience."

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Learning the Improv Illusion (Improv Illusionist Newsletter) A free email series and improv newsletter about Physical Improv, a set of techniques for creating worlds on stage. Read Part 1 online now.

Want to learn the basics of physical improv?

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Playfulness [2 Oct 2025] • Improv Illusionist Newsletter October 2025 Improv Illusionist Newsletter. How to bring more playfulness and delightful exploration to your improv. Subscribe today!

How to bring more playfulness and delightful exploration to your improv:

1. Try more "fun" object work.
2. Build and break patterns.
3. Play more games in warm-ups.

More in my October newsletter.

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How do we keep bringing our ethics to the improv stage in a culture where comedians are being silenced?

An excellent and important article from Improv City (@mollyteeee).

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Emotional safety (aka psychological safety) is important to all improvisers. Promote open and safer spaces with the resources I've compiled - a starting point for all members of the community.

Link in comments below! 👇

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Cool article on Scene Painting from Improv City (@mollyteeee).

Highlights:
1. 3 spaces - 2 is too few, 4 is likely too many.
2. Allow for a whispy weird something.
3. No people, no pets.

Article link in comments. 👇

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Physicalizing Gender [3 Jul 2025] July 2025 Improv Illusionist Newsletter. How to respectfully play characters of a different gender. Subscribe today for new articles direct to your inbox.

In improv, how do you respectfully play characters of a different gender?

Read about it in my July newsletter. Subscribe so you get it directly and never miss a social link.

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Great new podcast episode from @thebacklinepodcast about physicality, object work, and the antidote for Talking Heads Syndrome. Link in comments! 👇

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Learning the Improv Illusion (Improv Illusionist Newsletter) A free email series and improv newsletter about Physical Improv, a set of techniques for creating worlds on stage. Read Part 1 online now.

What is the Improv Illusion, and how can it help you make your scenes more spectacular?

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Improv Exercises for Physical Skills The best improv exercises for teaching environment, object work, and physicality. Includes Warm-Ups, Solo & Group Exercises, and Scene Work.

Work out your physical improv skills with my list of exercises. New ones just added!

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Improv idea from @ViolaSpolin ...

"In staring, you may have your eyes on the other, but your head is filled with you. In seeing, you enter the space around you, free of description and information."

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From Improv City (@mollyteeee) on letting go of an imagined reality labeled as something else.

1. This commonly happens with object work.
2. Sometimes it causes a Freeze before we agree and adjust.

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I just added some new entries to my list of improv podcasts. Some great listening out there! Check it out:

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Interesting article from @weareimprovuk (Katy Bateson) about narrating improv scenes. Like scene painting, but with character thoughts and actions. Environment AND character work in one move!

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Improv Books: Reviews & Recommendations Reviews of the many improv books available for actors to learn their craft. Includes books featuring physical improv skills.

Improv books 📚 are a great way to learn new ideas and deepen your understanding of improv performance.

Check out my list of book reviews and recommendations:
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