This
is hard to explain without you actually going to see shows,
and definitions vary among performers as well as audiences.
Generally accepted is the idea that short form is a scene
or game based on suggestions from the audience. A long form
is a collection of games or scenes that were based on an initial
audience suggestion.
The difference, long form has short form parts, but short
form is only a part of a long form. It's like the difference
between a football play vs. a football game. You can't have
the game without the plays, but the plays are very interesting
on their own.
Various additional questions you may have about improv are
answered through the links to questions asked above. You can
also simply see a show or look at the Improv
Miami website for some more answers. If you still have
questions, email us at info@floridacomedyguide.com
and we will try to answer your questions.