soloprov

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English

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Etymology

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Blend of solo +‎ improv

Noun

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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.
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