December 28, 2017

EP. 323 — Improv Nation with Sam Wasson

This week, author of “Improv Nation” Sam Wasson joins Matt Besser for a far-reaching discussion about the history of improv. Sam and Matt outline the milestones of improvisational theatre as it evolved from a rehearsal exercise into the comedic performance art form that we know it as today. Learn more about Sam Wasson’s book “Improv Nation” here.

 

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