Del Close

I was considered one of the premier influences on modern theatrical improvisation. I will now twitter you a daily message of improv wisdom.

[Del Close @DelClose]

You have a light within you. Burn it out. #improv #life

[Del Close @DelClose]

HAROLD needs all of you- your behavior, not your description of your behavior. #improv

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Don't bring a cathedral into a scene. Bring a brick; let us build together. #improv #lifehacks

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The point is that beyond the deepest tragedy there is laughter; even in the midst is tragedy there is always the possibility for laughter.

[Del Close @DelClose]

the American Theater Magazine writes about the theatrical power of long-form #improv. Finally. I am mentioned. http://t.co/8hxz648XLQ

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Don't let them make you buy the lie that what you're doing is for the laughter. #improv #theater

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@theanthonyking It's a grim business, this bring funny. Every time you come up with a strong satiric idea, the world tops it.

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Treat your audience like poets and geniuses and they'll have the chance to become them. #improv #art

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Wonderful stories from Tim Meadows about me. http://t.co/3XFkphtfWK

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Every interpersonal situation has a solution in which everyone wins. #improv #life

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Reality- reaction, emotions. Human behavior deal honestly- Listen. React, don't act. #improv

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I am mentioned in Amy Poehlers upcoming book. http://t.co/MKSWSGjJfn

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Where do the best laughs come from? Terrific connections made intellectually or terrific revelations made emotionally. #Improv #comedy

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What the audience will laugh at, indeed will cheer at, are these moments of discovery, moments of connection. #improv #theater

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The kind of improvisation I'm particularly addicted to is the kind that does not aim at creating material. It IS the material. #improv

[David Pasquesi @DPasquesi]

@TheMitchRouse @MissionChicago

[Laughter 4 A Change @Laughtr4aChange]

@NinaMetzNews @DelClose Del was my mentor, friend, creative partner. I was at the new iO opening. Here's my take: http://t.co/tzCYWSXifY

[Improv Artvice @ImprovArtvice]

great #DelClose advice on emotional discoveries in improv: http://t.co/RXzhLRsaSk @iOWest #improv

[The iO Theater @iochicago]

Del's new home. #delclose

[Del Close @DelClose]

You have a light within you. Burn it out. #improv #life