Improv for the Podcast Improv for the Podcast #42: Jaymie Parkkinen and Liam Clancy
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Aug 9, 2023 Join improv instructors Jaymie Parkkinen and Liam Clancy as they delve into the world of duo improv with their project, The Park. They explore the importance of trust and tension in their performances, uncovering how experimentation fuels creativity. Discover their unique approach to short-form shows, using repeated suggestions and physicality to engage audiences. Plus, they reveal practical tools for improvisers, emphasizing the value of rehearsal and breaking traditional rules for a fresh take on the craft.
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Treat Short Form With Respect
- Respect short-form games and perform them at a high level instead of reserving them only for beginners.
- Put pros in competitive short-form formats to reveal the games' energy and craft.
Short Form Raises Immediate Stakes
- Short form carries higher immediate stakes and clearer audience expectations than long form.
- Bombing in short form lands faster and feels harsher because the format promises quick laughs.
Score Simply And Perform The Judges
- Score short-form scenes plainly: ask whether the scene worked and use simple 1–5 benchmarks.
- Treat judges as performers who can mine laughs from failure rather than purely objective referees.