Improvisational comedy has exploded over the last several decades. But the short, game-based version of improv&mdash;as seen on shows like <i>Whose Line Is It Anyway?</i>&mdash;is of little help when it comes to successfully pulling off long-form improvisation. Long-form provides exciting new challenges and opportunities for improvisational performers that go beyond comedy. It demands an expanded skill set, careful preparation, and genuine courage.<br>Drawing on author Jo McGinley&rsquo;s more than thirty years of experience onstage and in the classroom, <i>Going Long</i> provides a clear and practical framework for both beginning and experienced improvisers. It includes mental exercises specifically developed for long-form work, best practices for rehearsals and collaboration, techniques for connecting with the audience, tips on crafting stories within specific genres, and principles for making in-the-moment decisions that support an overarching narrative.