Real Over Funny

If you focus on learning how to improvise from a real place, the funny will eventually come.

I’m Michael Bradt for The Bit Theater. One of the big mistakes new improv students make is to always try to be funny and to say funny things. I get it. You’re trying to impress your teacher and your classmates by being the funniest person in the room. But don’t do that. At best, you’re not impressing anyone. At worst, you’re a distraction to the class. Focus on playing real when you’re first learning improv. If you focus on learning how to improvise from a real place, the funny will eventually come. I’d much rather teach a student who plays real to be funny than teach a funny person how to be real. That’s your improv tip for the day. Stay safe, stay healthy, love each other, and I will see you next time.