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How to be a Better Improviser- Dan Goldstein

Guide for improving your improv acting.

Kiss the Lizard- Doug Kassel

Advice to increase the drama and energy in your scenes.

Making Sense of the Merkle - Doug Kassel

Free association and sound games for improving expressiveness.

What's Talent and How Do I Get Some? - Doug Kassel

Give yourself time to learn and grow.

The Rules of Improv Part I - David Alger

Some basic and advanced "rules" to make your scenes stronger.

The Rules of Improv Part II- David Alger

Some more "rules" to help make your scenes stronger.

Request PDF of Rules of Improv Part III when printed- David Alger

The third in our rules of improv series.

Request PDF of Meisner Repetition Exercise and Improv when printed- David Alger

What the repetition exercise is and how it helps improv acting. Also includes a list Meisner Technique instructors in the Bay Area.