Bright Invention is an independent information site about theatre improvisation. It was set up as a new project on this domain, and it publishes articles that explain improv techniques, training, performance and the everyday uses of improv skills. This page describes what the site is, what it covers and what it does not do, so that readers know what to expect.
Our Mission and Values
The site aims to give clear, practical information to people who are curious about improv: beginners who want to know where to start, audience members who want to choose a show, and performers who want reference material on technique. The values behind the articles are accuracy, plain language and respect for the people who make improv. Articles avoid hype and promotion, and they say when information depends on the time of year or on local conditions.
Who We Are
The site is maintained by an editorial team. The team writes and edits the articles and answers messages from readers. No individual staff members or board members are listed, and the site does not publish biographies. If you have a question about a specific article, write to the editorial team through the contact page.
What We Cover
The articles cover improv techniques, ensembles, classes and workshops, shows and venues, inclusive improv, festivals and marathon-style events, and the way theatre organisations are run. Topics are presented in general terms. Where an article describes the situation in Philadelphia, it does so to help readers look for current information, and it does not replace the listings published by each group or venue.
The site does not run classes, sell tickets, take bookings or accept donations. It is not the official website of any theatre organisation and is not connected with any earlier organisation that used this name. Pages that used to cover earlier material have been rewritten as general articles, and the old wording and images have not been reused.
How the Articles Are Prepared
Each article starts from a clear brief about its topic and the reader it is meant for. The editorial team checks general claims against published sources, such as organisation websites, books and recognised arts resources, and it avoids numbers, dates and prices that cannot be confirmed from a primary source. When an article depends on local conditions, it says so and points the reader to current listings instead of copying them. Articles are reviewed again when a reader reports a problem or when the subject changes.
The team also reads each article from start to finish as a reader would, checking that the sections follow in a sensible order and that advice is not repeated or padded. Short, accurate paragraphs are preferred to long ones.
Limits of This Site
Information about improv changes quickly. Groups move, rename themselves, change schedules and stop running classes. The articles describe how things usually work, but they cannot replace the current information published by studios, venues and festivals. The site is not a source of legal, medical, financial or tax advice, and it does not assess the quality of individual teachers or performers.
How to Contact Us
Readers can reach the editorial team by email at [email protected] or through the contact form on the contact page. Please do not send payment details, personal documents or requests for individual advice through these channels. Questions about the content, corrections and suggestions for new topics are welcome.
