Improv Theater Test

A common exercise to train actors in advancing a scene is called:

• "No, but..."

• "I agree, because..."

• "Yes, and..."

• "One more time!"

You should always try to be funny in improv.

• True

• False

A vague opening to your improv scene is good, because it lets the audience use their imagination.

• True

• False

Which of the following in NOT a common use for improv?

• Character building activities

• Audience entertainment

• Fixing an unexpected situation on stage

• Developing line memorization techniques

Improv comedy is always...

• unscripted

• scripted

• plotted out before hand

• pre-recorded

The most important rule of improv is...

• Give and take

• yes, AND

• be physical

• have fun!

A scene partner says "I'm getting cold- let me borrow your coat" This is an example of...

• plateau

• hedging

• endowing

• subtlety

Questions are encouraged in an improv scene.

• True

• False

It is important for an improv scene to be placed in the....

• future

• past

• present

• all of these

When your improv scene partner is struggling to come up with something it is important to help them by...

• giving

• taking

• listening

• moving