Improv City
Molly ThomasPractical improv advice, exercise ideas, and lots of feelings from UCB New York improvisor and teacher, Molly Thomas. New posts every Friday morning.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Twice weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 206 | Founded | 2 years ago | Last Issue | 7 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
improvcity.substack.comLatest Issues
Improv Circuit Training
Recording of the Improv City post of the same name, published 6/5/26
Written and Recorded by Molly Thomas
Produced and Edited by Tom Levin
Improv Circuit Training
Most improv practices start with a bit of a check in, then a warm up or two or three. Then warm up scenes. Then a set with notes. There’s value to that but always having the same structure to practice can make it feel rote.
What if we ran...
Update- What are the rules for touching each other
Recording of the Improv City post of the same name, published 5/29/26
Written and Recorded by Molly Thomas
Produced and Edited by Tom Levin
Update- What are the rules for touching each other
Last week I reposted my first thoughts on establishing physical boundaries at the top of a class or practice. Since putting the practice in place, I have more to say.
Red/yellow/green
This is where I started with my students and it conti...
Exercise: Not So Hot Potato
Slow it down, Spud.
A challenge for all improvisors, particularly greener ones, is moving slowly enough that we hear, see, and process everything (or as close to everything as possible) that is happening onstage. New improvisors speak quic...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Improv City.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 72 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
Explore More
SEO Reach
Where Improv City ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 119 | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Improv thoughts and fresh warm ups from UCB New York improvisor and teacher, Molly Thomas.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Improv City?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Improv City on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Improv City have?
To see how many people subscribe to Improv City, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Improv City?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Improv City as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Improv City?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Improv City using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Improv City?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Improv City. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Improv City?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.