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Improv theater is known for improvisation, audience participation and riffing on memes and stories circulating on social and traditional media – all hallmarks of right-wing media.
Many employers want staff who can work in a team, manage complex projects and communicate well. They value problem-solving skills and adaptability. Now consider the skills taught in drama class.
Beloved improvised comedy TV show Thank God You’re Here is back after a 14 year hiatus, and its format still works.
Audiences love improvised, off-the-cuff entertainment, and new research suggests it’s because spontaneity seems to offer a glimpse of the performer’s authentic self.
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