That was the biggest lesson from last night's improv class. For me, improv is definitely one of the weirdest, most uncomfortable things I've ever done. Yet, even though it's only the second week, I already feel it becoming more familiar.
Part of that is because the rest of my classmates put me at ease, and they screw up or say something awkward just as often as I do. Our improv-guru, Jeff, made us start to see just how freeing it is to be a part of an improv team. One thing he said was, "every idea you have is the best idea ever." That's so comforting. No matter what you say, the rest of the team is going to be there to build upon your idea and make it look awesome.
And it's cool to do the same in return.
The biggest obstacle I have is my need to think. I have an irrational fear of saying the wrong thing or just plain looking stupid. But there's no time to think in improv. And from what I've experienced, gut reactions are the best. If I can just keep myself from thinking too hard, I think I'll be okay.
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