Camden Watts
Creative and MarComm Geek

Comedy

Laughing happens to be one of the things I enjoy most. At ComedyWorx (previously ComedySportz), I study and perform long and short form improvisation. There are many different forms of comedy, and I get asked about the differences quite a bit. Here are the general differences:

Sketch Comedy
Ex: Saturday Night Live, MadTV
Sketches are generally written prior to performances and often rely on backdrops, props and make up.

Short Form Improvisation
Ex: Who's Line is it Anyway?
Scenes and games based on audience suggestions are performed, and everything is made up on the spot. At ComedyWorx, short form shows are family-friendly.

Long Form Improvisation
Long form performances are typically team based, and are often recommended for mature audiences.

To learn more about improvisation, there are a few books that can help. Classes are the best way to learn how to improvise, and you can take them at places like ComedyWorx.