Jessica thought up a new form (yet to be named) in which the show starts off with each member of the ensemble doing a short character monologue based on the suggestion given. These characters don't have to be kept throughout the show but can be brought up throughout when appropriate or just for kicks and giggles. Then two people start a scene and at some point one of the characters will step out and do a monologue that reveals something about their character. When another ensemble member is inspired they will go on stage and bring that character into a new situation (related or unrelated to the things said in the monologue). Then theoretically the other character at some point would step out and do a monologue and you would continue on. However, it's not even that simple. Because you can also do tag edits, sweep edits, a character from the sidelines can start a character monologue that relates to the scene or even brings the audience to a whole new location! Eventually if your lucky you can make connections between seemingly unrelated characters and events, and isn't that often the goal of improv!
It was a blast! We got the unfortunate and slightly touchy suggestion of Nelson Mandela, but we did a great job of using those monologues to steer away from that and open up a whole vault of interesting characters and situations!
We have two more shows in the Skybox at Second City so if you are in Chicago and want to come see them I would highly recommend it! Tickets are $10 and if you have a Second City ID it is only $5! You can and should buy your tickets online or at the box office ahead of time because most of the shows have been selling out or very close to selling out!
I mean look at us! Aren't we an attractive, dapper group of improvisers?
Looking forward to the next couple of weeks playing with these incredibly talented people!
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