This week on The Backline, Rob and Adam talk about stage fright, nerves, anxiety, and all the things that can...

This week on The Backline, Rob and Adam talk about one of the trickiest parts of being on an improv...

This week, Rob and Adam tackle one of the most dreaded words in improv: jokes. What actually makes something a...

This week, Adam and Rob revisit a recent monoscene in which the context wasn't revealed until surprisingly late. They discuss...

This week on The Backline, Rob and Adam discuss: danger. Most training teaches us how to avoid confusion, conflict, and...

This week, Rob and Adam discuss "energy". What is energy onstage? What should you do if your show is low...

What makes improv in Toronto feel different from Chicago? Why does Los Angeles produce a different kind of performer than...

This week Adam and Rob discuss competition, egalitarianism, and how the politics of the classroom affect improv teams, shows, and...

This week on Backline, Rob and Adam break down their favourite longform openers and put them to the test, ranking...

This week on Backline, Rob and Adam explore how improvisers can create characters with greater depth, vulnerability, and gravitas. Beyond...