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Ike Barinholtz

A lot of the skills you develop on an improv stage fit regardless of what it is. Trusting your colleagues, rolling with the punches, not being too precious about things. So I always tell people, “If you can find an improv theater near you, take a class.” Even if you never perform, you’re learning skills that can help you.

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