As I discovered when researching my thesis, most of the reading material on the benefits of improvisation rely entirely on anecdotal evidence. This is especially true in the case of improvisational acting. While there is some merit to be had in sharing great stories on the subject, I don’t find the arguments as compelling as those based on scientific studies.
I may interview some improvisers from time to time, but I want to stay true to what I find most compelling: actual hard data. If anything, I would like this blog to serve as a touchstone for such evidence. Over the next few weeks, I will focus on finding and sharing scientific studies on the subject.
