Now I have never been part of an improv group, I haven’t studied spontaneity extensively either and I don’t have a P.H.d in ‘flow’ states but I think the key to spontaneity is giving yourself a judgement free pass.
I think you’re going to appear tense and rigid as an interviewee if you’re tethered to a ‘I must say this’ list.
I think you’re going to enjoy improvisation less and less if you’re constantly reminding yourself to sound funny or sound smart.
I think the key to spontaneity is to be free in the moment.
To happily spout idea after idea whether they’re good, bad or ugly.
It’s a releasing of control and letting the conversation flow in whatever direction it wants to.
It means not requesting the interviewer’s planned list of questions beforehand but trusting yourself that you’ll give the interview your imperfect best.
Therefore I believe (at this point in time) that spontaneity / improvisation is not about memorising techniques but moreso sending the inner critic off for milk and eggs across town so you can have enough time and space to be free from your own judgement.
Thomas Duggan 