r/improv

19K archived posts · Apr 2009 – Sep 2026

News, information, tips, and more about Improv

r/improv

We discuss news, theory, and experiences pertaining to improvised comedy and theater. We make our fellow players look GREAT.

Created Apr 15, 2009

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###Welcome to r/Improv!

This sub is dedicated to discussing improvisational theater, where actors create a performance without a script (a.k.a "improv" or "impro"). We're happy to have you whether you are a seasoned performer or a tentative beginner. Even if you're not submitting, you can still "Yes, and" good discussions by upvoting and contributing to them.

If you're looking for online improv classes, check out our Giant List of Online Improv Classes!

###Vague Guidelines • Good submissions feature interesting improv-related content or questions that foster discussion.
• Don't be a jerk.

Please think twice about posting that joke or sarcastic remark because it might not read. We're all going to try and create a safe, fun, and funny community. Remember Vague Guideline #2! Don't be a jerk! Meme posts are limited to Mondays (Monday is loosely defined as Monday in the US) and will be deleted if posted on other days.

Promote your local show, audition, class, or event, in the stickied Weekly r/improv talk about your upcoming shows! thread. Please note, any location-specific plugs and promos posted outside of that thread may be removed.

Videos, recordings, and podcasts of improvised scenes, short form games, and long form sets are welcome! Short, loosely-scripted videos are probably more appropriate over at r/SketchComedy or r/improvcomedy. And this isn't the exact right place to post your improvised dance or piano piece.

###Recommended Reading

Improvise by Mick Napier
Truth in Comedy by Del Close, Charna Halpern and Kim "Howard" Johnson
Impro by Keith Johnstone
The Improv Handbook by Tom Salinsky and Deborah Frances-White
The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual by Matt Besser, Ian Roberts, and Matt Walsh
Binging with Babish: 100 Recipes Recreated from Your Favorite Movies and TV Shows by Andrew Rea
For more, check out our Big Ol' List of Improv Books.

###Recommended Listening

Improv Nerd by Jimmy Carrane
Improv for Humans with Matt Besser and guests
The Department of Promethean Science: Improvisation and analysis of a scene between host Jorin Garguilo and a guest.
SPONTANEANATION with Paul F. Tompkins
The Backline with Rob Norman and Adam Cawley
Improv, Beat by Beat with Curtis Rutherford

###Other online resources

The Improv Network
Improvisational Theatre Group on Facebook
Improv Resource Center and also noteworthy is the wiki contained therein.
Improv Wiki's International Team List Get on there and add your team!
Oozebear a free online audio improv platform.

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