soloprov
English
Etymology
Blend of solo + improv
Noun
soloprov (uncountable)
- (comedy) Improv (usually improvisational comedy) performed by a single improviser.
- I think performing soloprov would give me even more stagefright than I usually get doing improv with my team.
- 2017 March 16, Brent Hallenbeck, “Check out these up-and-coming comics”, in Burlington Free Press, archived from the original on March 31, 2020:
- She mentioned a 15-minute set of "soloprov" where De La Bruere played all of the characters.
- 2018 July 9, Holly, “Funny at the Fringe – Interview – Peter Marino – Show Up”, in Phoenix Remix, archived from the original on March 31, 2020:
- How do you rehearse for a soloprov show? Do you have any rituals?
- 2020 January 25, Alex Finch, “Interview: Michelle Drozdick”, in Comedy to Watch, archived from the original on March 31, 2020:
- I've also been using that time to put up soloprov showcases, where we have really great rotating lineups of both new and experienced solo improvisers.
Related terms
- twoprov