Archive - Sid's Improv Blog

The 48 Hour Improv Marathon

Happening right now!

Jun 7 •

January 2025

High Art in Comedy

Is there such a thing?

Jan 23 •

Improv Basics: Taking Suggestions

Before you start an improv scene

Jan 20 •

Short Form Showcase: Previously On...

Jan 9 •

Improv Basics: Story Spine

You have probably seen Freytag’s Pyramid in English class.

Jan 6 •

November 2024

I can't believe I'm teaching improv today

Nov 6, 2024 •

October 2024

Rose, Thorn, Bud for RPGs

The importance of feedback at the table

Oct 15, 2024 •

September 2024

Improv Basics: Happy, Healthy, Sexy

AKA The Three Cs

Sep 30, 2024 •

August 2024

Incentivize Storytelling, not Sportsmanship

How to design incentives for TTRPGs

Aug 29, 2024 •

Short Form Showcase: Movie Review

A Game About Film Snobs and Actors

Aug 22, 2024 •

Mechanics to Steal: Crew Sheets

From Blades in the Dark

Aug 16, 2024 •

The Second Show Must Be Honest

Or "When is it okay to break?"

Aug 8, 2024 •

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