USSR 1730... Vladimir Toma invents a heating device... "Yah, so, this I call...vodka..." The difference between one actor delivering all three of those lines and three improvisers delivering one of those lines apiece is huge in terms of audience reaction. When the audience sees that a player is accepting a choice given to them - […]
Nothing bugs me more than a scene where two improvisers meet stage center, stare only at each other and talk only to and about each other. I get it. Your stage partner is truly the only other active element on stage with you. But, c'mon, show some imagination. The audience likes to see us interact […]
Looking for an exercise to help with creating characters and embracing endowments? Here's one for you.
Exercise for practicing building organic group games collaboratively and ensuring everyone steps up to participate.
It's 2015! About time to update the Improv As Improv Does Best curriculum. Enjoy! Intro to Improv Curriculum 2015 (PDF) Character & Emotion Curriculum 2015 (PDF) Patterns & Games Curriculum 2015 (PDF) Long Form Performance Curriculum 2015 (PDF) For links to individual lessons and activities, go to the full Curriculum page.
An improv stage can be anywhere. On it we can do anything. You could be in a submarine on Mars raising talking chickens. Often improvisers are good at labeling the moment. But you need more than words; you have to be in the world. This exercise focuses on attaching emotions to the scene's active elements […]
Your scene partner initiates, telling you, "You're terrible." Does that make you sad? Does that make you angry? What if your scene partner is just "some stupid kid"? Maybe he says, "You're terrible" and you just laugh; "Yeah, okay, I'm terrible." Making a choice about a relationship and relative status can help inform reactions and […]
Objective: To establish and heighten organic group games collaboratively as an ensemble.
Objective: To establish and heighten organic group games collaboratively as an ensemble.