improvisational comedy

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comedy
noun
uk
/ˈkɒm.ə.di/us
/ˈkɑː.mə.di/
a (type of) film, play, or book that is intentionally funny either in its characters or ...
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Performers were scouted from variousimprovisationalcomedyand sketch comedy troupes.
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Their high-energy performances of traditional sea shanties, humorous songs andimprovisationalcomedyskits are big crowd pleasers wherever they go.
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The principal comedic style of the show isimprovisationalcomedy, with emphasis on local talents (or sometimes local street figures) or well-known celebrities.
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The 1950s saw the rise of this troupe's significance in modernimprovisationalcomedy.
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The festival also includes a night featuringimprovisationalcomedy.
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She noted that theimprovisationalcomedyin the film was a lovely experience.
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He then performedimprovisationalcomedyand acting before moving to behind-the camera roles.
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Students can explore artistic interests as diverse as architecture, breakdancing, poetry, andimprovisationalcomedy.
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It is animprovisationalcomedyset in the world of paintball.
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They became famous for theirimprovisationalcomedyin free-form scenarios.
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His routines are a blend of well-polished material andimprovisationalcomedy.
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She is well regarded as one of the forefront teachers ofimprovisationalcomedy.
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Shows performed here includeimprovisationalcomedy, sketch comedy, stand up comedy, and theater.
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Its productions included new plays, satiric agitprop, rock and roll events, and a series of successfulimprovisationalcomedyrevues.
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The theater both teaches and hosts performances ofimprovisationalcomedy.
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Audience members are treated as guests at the wedding by the interactive,improvisationalcomedycast.
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After high school, she applied to several colleges and began training inimprovisationalcomedy.
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Live performers in the past have included belly dancers, magic shows, dance bands,improvisationalcomedyand more.
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Improvisational theatre exists in performance as a range of styles ofimprovisationalcomedyas well as some non-comedic theatrical performances.
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