Unit 2: Improvisation Flashcard

Front

When performing improv, successful improvisers say ___ ___ to accept a situation or comment, react to it, and then add to it.

Back

"yes, and..."

Front

During drama class, Maya and Ethan were asked to perform a spontaneous style of theatre using unrehearsed and unscripted acting scenes. This style is know as _____________.

Back

improvisation

Front

What is it called when David stops listening and speaking as his character during an improv scene?

Back

breaking character.

Front

During a school play, what is a conversation between two actors?

Back

dialogue

Front

The _______ is the obstacle that the characters must overcome.

Back

conflict

Front

During an improv game, which verbal command is commonly used to stop dialogue and movement?

Back

freeze

Front

During drama class, Lily and Emma were asked to perform a short situation to be acted out, as in improvisation, with a beginning, middle, and end. This is known as a ________.

Back

scene

Front

During a drama class, Scarlett and Avery were asked to perform a scene. Which of the following does not describe improvisation? scripted, unrehearsed, spontaneous, unscripted

Back

scripted