Research & Reference

The full system map - laws, principles, patterns, and connections. For deep study and reference.

The Improv Reference GuideRecommended reference path

A cross-referenced, multi-tradition analysis of improvisation. Sourced claims, counter-positions, and the first knowledge graph that holds Johnstone, Spolin, Close, UCB, and Annoyance in one linked structure.

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Deep-dive resources for serious study.

Guide: The Five Traditions That Shaped Modern Improvisation Traditions — counter-positions and lineage maps Reading List — every source text cited in the graph How It Works — laws, principles, and the system underneath