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Improv Tip #61 - Choose To Know (w/guest tipper Craig Cackowski) (2016)

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Guest tipper Craig Cackowski joins Paul Vaillancourt to discuss the principle of choosing to know rather than defaulting to ignorance or ambiguity in scenes. The tip addresses how decisive character knowledge creates stronger scenic foundations and clearer relationship dynamics.

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The Secret to Great IMPROV is WRITING?

Rich Talarico, a member of the long-running trio Dasariski (with Bob Dassie and Craig Cackowski), describes the practice of transcribing recorded performances as a development tool. The technique involves reviewing and writing out improvised scenes after a show, allowing performers to study their own patterns, choices, and missed opportunities on the page. The clip is hosted by Paul Vaillancourt on the PVImprov channel.

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