soloprov

English

Etymology

Blend of solo +‎ improv

Noun

soloprov (uncountable)

1. (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^[1], 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^[2], 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^[3], 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