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Improvisation Styles Around the World
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USA (Chicago-style)
The birthplace of modern long-form improvisation, focusing on scene work and narrative.
Canada
Known for creating the improvisational theatre sport which focuses on competitive short-form games.
UK
A mix of polished short-form and experimental long-form, influenced by theatre sports and comedy shows.
Japan
A unique style where performers use short-form improv as a part of a comedic storytelling show called 'Rakugo'.
France
Known for 'Theatresports' style, focusing on collaboration and short-form games, with a strong influence of clowning.
Italy
Has a historical improvisation form called 'Commedia dell'arte' with stock characters and improvised dialogue.
Australia
A hybrid style that incorporates elements from both short-form and long-form, often seen in national competitions.
Argentina
Mixes traditional theatrical elements with improvisation, often incorporating social and political themes.
South Africa
Short-form games are popular, often intertwined with local narratives and characters.
India
Improv is relatively new and mixes traditional Indian performance styles with Western improv techniques.
Mexico
Short-form improv is popular, often featuring shows that integrate audience suggestions in Spanish.
South Korea
Has a distinct form of improv called 'Namsadang nori', which includes acrobatics, music, and comedy.
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