I decided to take "Improv 101" classes here in NY. Figured it would be
something fun to do. Turns out, its a "team sport", much more like
Hockey than anything else. For one, its not "Stand-Up Comedy", instead
you get 4 ppl on stage, take an idea and instantly make up stories and
themes off that idea. Each person takes turns progressing the "theme"
and setting up the next person to take it further.

Thats where it gets more like hockey - you "set up" passes and you have
to "handle a pass" when it comes. Nothing's 'pre-planned', but just like
hockey, there is alot of strategy, practice and tactics. Nothing really
focuses on "funny", that comes out naturally, but, you have to learn
timing and how to handle/give "passes" of lines.

I was really suprised, and so far have been enjoying it. Interesting mix
of people, from early 20s to mid-40s, and slightly more women then men
(gotta love that part). I want to overcome shyness, and I think this
will do nicely.

that sounds like a lot of fun Mike... i wish we had something like that
here... but we are a bunch of rednecks and never get to do anything
fun...

whoop