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A Lesson on Improv Technique, with Chris Gethard | Big Think

Chris Gethard outlines foundational improv techniques and argues for their applicability beyond the stage. Gethard, a New York City-based improviser and comedian, discusses core principles of improvisational theatre and how they translate to everyday communication and professional settings.

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