Perspectives

Illegal plays, rowdy taverns, and "guerrilla" comedy. Discover how 17th-century "Drolls" became the original short-form improv during a total ban on theatre.

Nineteen years ago, CSz Richmond said “Yes” to fighting childhood cancer. Today, that legacy includes 340 shaved heads and nearly $250,000 raised. But the scene isn't over. With only 4% of federal funding going to kids, $20M in life-saving research goes unfunded every year. I’m raising $1,000 to help fill that gap. Donate to "add your And" to our story—and you’ll get to vote on my hair color (Pink, Blue, Purple, or Red) for the big shave on April 11!

Last year, a donor paid to save my blue hair. This year, I’m finishing the job. As a cancer survivor, I know the value of a clear path to a cure—a luxury many kids don’t have. On April 11, the hair goes away to help St. Baldrick’s fill a $20M research gap. My goal is $1,000, and you get to pick my look! Donate and vote for Pink, Blue, Purple, or Red. Let's make sure the only "outlier" in our next photo is the fact that we've kicked cancer off the stage.

Discover how improv comedy brings healing and connection to hospital patients. Heartwarming stories from Chicago to Tulsa show why laughter truly is the best medicine.

Explore how improvisers use accents to build characters and scenes, and the challenges of mastering vocal transformations on stage.

We are always trying to find that one things that makes us uniquely human. The magic of human cooperation is like no other animal. But why?

Storytelling is as ancient an art as there is. Maybe it is the very thing that makes us unique while binding us together.

This week we are happy to bring you a second repost from the CSz Sacramento Blog - "All Things Improv...And More!"

The journey to becoming an improviser is filled with playing and failing. These lead to A Ha moments being mixed with the Ha Ha moments.

A thoughtful exploration of storytelling, from ancient oral traditions to modern improv, highlighting the power of ComedySportz®'s 'Fourth Wall' in building community and shared laughter.

Just as you don’t have to be the class clown to shine in improv class, you don’t have to be a nightingale to sing with passion.

Improv players must learn how to be present with their scene partners and actively listen so then can connect and respond. This skill also h

In this heartfelt reflection on adaptability and ego in improv, a seasoned player learns that mastery can be limiting—and real growth lies in embracing new rules and celebrating mistakes.

Learn how improv training cultivates essential team-player skills like collaboration, support, and shared focus, mirroring real-world success beyond the stage.

A tribute to a member of our blog team and improviser, reflecting on the wisdom of Alan Watts and the deep connections between improv, presence, and storytelling.

Experiences can become a treasure trove of inspiration to improv players creating scenes only using their imagination. How can you tap into

Rediscovering the joy of childlike play through improv, one performer shares how embracing imagination has sparked creativity, confidence, and everyday wonder.

Exploring the parallels between improv and conflict resolution, this article reveals how 'Yes, and' thinking turns disagreement into collaboration, both on stage and in life.

From our earliest interactions with the world around us, we learn to play and play to learn. How can we recover our playfulness in our adult

From paralyzing stage fright to confident public speaking, one improviser shares how CSz Richmond classes transformed her fear into freedom—on stage and in life.