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I love performing. i love doing improv. it's a totally terrifying experience, but it's something that i've always felt so strongly about and that i'm kind of obsessed with. and just as an actor, it's a great exercise. it's a great playground, you know, to try things out and to work on your skills. because the mandate of improv is kind of the same as acting: it's all about your scene partner, it's all about being present and in the moment and exploring together as a team, a collaboration.
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I Love Performing. I Love Doing Improv.

Tatiana Maslany
I love performing. i love doing improv. it's a totally terrifying experience, but it's something that i've always felt so strongly about and that i'm kind of obsessed with. and just as an actor, it's a great exercise. it's a great playground, you know, to try things out and to work on your skills. because the mandate of improv is kind of the same as acting: it's all about your scene partner, it's all about being present and in the moment and exploring together as a team, a collaboration.
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