CORE Improv is proud to announce another season. Already, auditions have occurred and the weather is changing. 

Things have changed over the years. With the opportunity to work with several schools over almost two decades, it's been interesting to see some commonalities between the students that would not have been imagined when we started CORE.

• More activities. More students have to join rehearsals late or leave early than ever before.
• More collaboration. To reach a decision, team captains are ...

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First, the lecture part....

Respect for authority is not really the first virtue someone thinks of when they picture the stereotypical improviser. I had a boss who, knowing I coached improv, took me aside and told me a story. In hushed tones, she recounted a tale of some improv-pals her niece brought over for Thanksgiving. She described their behavior as nightmarish - not paying attention, rude, unfocused... you know the type. She was concerned for my well being, knowing you (the ubiquitous yo...
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"All in the Timing" is a great theme for captains to live by. There are several issues in regards to timing that a captain has to keep in mind for notes. I always liked leaders who were capable of delivering that golden nugget of information when it would be seen for what it is - a golden nugget. At high noon, it shines best. Delivered at night, the nugget is just another stone.

So here are some timing questions to consider. Hopefully, you can answer yes to all these questions before giving t...
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You always have to fear for captains of academic improv teams.

With little or no leadership experience, they have to learn how to guide a group of
A) peers
B) students
C) improvisers.

That kind of person 
A) does not automatically accept their leader
B) questions everything
C) intentionally accelerates their wits.

That personality profile would unnerve most seasoned leaders of 40+ years of age, but that's the job description for a relative rookie to handle. But hey, it's an awesome opportunit...
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