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Telfer
04-10-2007, 07:34 PM
Written by Neo-Futurist and poet Dave Awl, here's a cool meditation on the infamous topic of playing support (http://www.ocelopotamus.com/92_comedy-and-the-art-of-dancing-backwards/).

I used to try and make this a huge goal in my improv. Methinks I shall stop being lazy and go back to it. I know I would want to be in a group with someone like the Kevin McDonald theorized to exist behind the scenes.

Bowman
04-10-2007, 10:45 PM
Excellent article.

The best improvisers always seem to know when to lead, follow or get out of the way.