Here's a video example of a To The Ether around poles done in a workshop. The juxtaposed emotions are our poles and emotional intensity defines the progression. [wpvideo fQzwOVUg]
Here's a video example of a To The Ether around poles done in a workshop. The juxtaposed emotions are our poles and emotional intensity defines the progression. [wpvideo fQzwOVUg]
In this clip, The Johnsons of The Coalition Theater in Richmond, VA use a To The Ether game as their Opening. This one's short and sweet. Following his fellow players after the suggestion of "Giraffe," the third player references "toes" in his Cement move, following the giraffe down its body. The fourth move doesn't follow […]
In this clip, The Johnsons of The Coalition Theater in Richmond, VA use a To The Ether game as their Opening. Notice that the progression of the language pattern is not consistent, but the progression of esoteric technologies through heightened engagement into mime is pretty consistent and that pattern earns them a strong laugh. [wpvideo […]
In a long-form improvisational performance that is not a "mono-scene" there is a need to be able to communicate that one scene is ending and another is beginning. An "Edit" is that move communicating a change in scenes. At its core, a "successful" edit need only clearly communicate that transition, but beyond that there are […]
Objective: To build scenes by exploring and heightening committed perspectives.
The link below will connect to a PDF of an 8 Week course designed to prepare improvisers for a long-form performance as an ensemble. Enjoy! Long Form Performance IAIDB Curriculum Patrick Gantz 2013
An Opening is the first piece of a long-form performance presented to the audience. Every show has one. Not every show uses one.
Objective: To responsibly and recklessly endow scene partners (with characteristics, information, activities, etc.) that s/he must accept.
Objective: To play with strong emotional perspectives that evoke strong emotional reactions and drive strong emotional scenes.