Improv Triangle

agreement, reality, absurdity

is this something?

Let’s talk formulas.

For example, what is it that makes an improv scene work?

Here’s a suggestion: agreement, reality and absurdity.

To put it in more common improv terms:

• say yes,

• play it real, and

• focus on the unusual thing

As a former computer programmer, I love crap like this. I know, I know — just like all comedy “rules” this is AT BEST an approximation. But I like seeing things as systems. I like formulas, rules and abstractions.

It’s fun to try.

Plus, having three rules is fun. Three things means a triangle and triangles are FUN.