Improvisation Asynch Quiz

Improvisation is acting without a _______________

• talking

• partner

• stage

• script

Successful improvisers say

• "no, and."

• "yes, but."

• "let's dialogue."

• "yes, and."

An ensemble is a set of actors who

• compete for work.

• write a scenario.

• work together.

• compose dialogue.

No matter what, an improviser must remain

• calm.

• onstage.

• in the scene.

• funny.

When improvising on stage performers should avoid

• controlling the scene.

• asking questions.

• saying no.

• going for the funny.

Which of the following will cause a skit or performance to fail?

• staying in character

• Breaking or not staying in character

• saying Yes

• Playing off of what your partner is saying

When doing Improvisation, it is ok to make mistakes

• False

• True

Improvisation is demanding for an actor because...

• There a a lot of lines to learn
• It requires in depth character analysis
• You are just going where your imagination takes you
• The games have too many rules

Which is NOT a benefit of improvisation?

• exercises our concentation
• exercises our creativity
• exercises flexibility
• exercises our abs

Arguing in improv is allowed if...

• You know you are right
• you know you will win
• it is part of the scene
• it is NEVER allowed