Improvisation

What is improvisation?

• The heritage of a character.

• The process of rehearsal.

• Unrehearsed, spontaneous dialogue made up in the moment

• Requires actors to perform solo monologues

When can improvisation be effective?

• When an ensemble of actors works together to create a scene spontaneously.

• By showing up on time for rehearsal.

• By saying 'yes, maybe...' during the scene.

• Learning lines for the scene on time.

Little or no rehearsal is involved in improvisation.

• True

• False

What improvising a scene, what must we immediately think of?

• How, Why, Who

• Why, Where, When

• How, What, When

• Who, What, Where

What should an actor say to help with the progression of the story in the improvised scene?

• Yes, and....

• Yes, maybe....

• No

• No, but....

Improvisation relies heavily on collaborative work and increases our creativity, flexibility, trust and

• Attendance

• Concentration

• Curiosity

• Obscurity

During a scene, the actor must always remain engaged in the scene and what is happening in the moment.

• True

• False

Why are games an important part of improvisation?

• Helps develop personal skills and allows experience in group work.

• Helps with characterization.

• Helps develop non-verbal communication skills.

• Allows the actor to create a fourth wall.

Improvising requires strong communication skills as the actor is responsible for clearly communicating a story to the audience and other actors involved in the scene.

• True

• False

How excited are you to begin improvisation?

• Very excited!

• Somewhat excited.

• Not excited at all.

• Just here to get a passing grade.