Improvisation

Improvisation means acting without

• a script.

• an ensemble.

• a scene.

• a set.

Successful improvisers say

• "no, and."

• "yes, but."

• "let's dialogue."

• "yes, and."

An effective improviser is also an effective

• teacher.

• actor.

• professional.

• speaker.

Collaboration among actors requires creativity, sharing, and

• trust.

• etiquette.

• memorization.

• wit.

Improvisation increases creativity, flexibility, trust, and

• concentration.

• competition.

• dialogue.

• memorization.

Two important elements of an improvisation are plot and

• etiquette.

• intrigue.

• character.

• emotion.

An ensemble is a set of actors who

• compete for work.

• write a scenario.

• work together.

• compose dialogue.

When successful improvisers are faced with a problem onstage, they use their

• fellow actors to take over the scene.

• creative thinking and problem solving skills.

• scripts.

• concentration and make it all about themselves.

No matter what, an improviser must remain

• calm.

• onstage.

• in the scene.

• funny.

When improvisers develop material that works, they

• script it.

• sell it.

• retire it.

• set it.