The Business of Improv

Guess why I haven't written in a while. We're now three weeks removed from opening night and I finally have some time to blog. Before I begin...Shameless Plug. If you're in Downtown Fullerton, come visit my new improv comedy theater - Secret City Comics Society of Orange County.

I've titled this blog "The Business of Improv" because I'm doing what I love and trying to make a lot of money doing it. Sure, I'll never be filthy rich doing improv but I'd like to make expenses and pay myself once in a while.

Also, all decisions I make are for the sake of the business. The format of the show, the players I choose, the games we play, the advertising, etc. I'm trying to find the balance between the love the art of improv and economics of turning a profit.

In choosing games, I'm looking at it from an audience standpoint. Will they like it. Audiences love Blind Line, but can they love parallel universe too?

I've patterned much of my show off the San Diego National Comedy Theater show. Now I'm at a point where I can rethink some of the those show elements and ask will it work for an Orange County audience.

Ultimately, I have to find that balance because if I focus too much on the business, the love the art of improv diminishes.

Until next time...