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Yes, And...The History of Improv in the American Experience

Improv didn’t just change comedy—it reflected how Americans learn to collaborate, adapt, and create. Drawing on the history uncovered in Improv Nation by Sam Wasson, this talk explores the overlooked history of improvisation, from Chicago classrooms and counterculture stages to television and film, revealing how “yes, and” became a distinctly American way of thinking about art, community, and possibility.

Sat, Apr 11th 01:00 pm CDTDeKalb

Yes, And...The History of Improv in the American Experience

Improv didn’t just change comedy—it reflected how Americans learn to collaborate, adapt, and create. Drawing on the history uncovered in Improv Nation by Sam Wasson, this talk explores the overlooked history of improvisation, from Chicago classrooms and counterculture stages to television and film, revealing how “yes, and” became a distinctly American way of thinking about art, community, and possibility.

Sat, Apr 11th 01:00 pm CDTDeKalb

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Yes, And...The History of Improv in the American Experience

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Yes, And...The History of Improv in the American Experience