Improv and the Rules of Improv

Successful improvisers say

• "let's dialogue"

• "yes, but"

• nothing

• "yes, and"

No matter what, an improviser must remain

• calm

• onstage

• in character

• funny

How many rules of improv are there?

• 1

• 5

• 8

• 10

Is it okay to block the scene in improv?

• YES

• NO

What is the 1st rule of improv?

• Yes and...

• Don't Block

• Change!

• Avoid Extra Questions

What is the 2nd rule of improv?

• Yes and...

• Add New Info

• Don't Block

• Establish a Location

What is the 3rd rule of improv?

• Add New Info

• Don't Block

• Focus on Now

• Change!

What is the 4th rule of improv?

• Don't Block

• Focus on Now

• Avoid Extra Questions

• Be Specific!

What is the 5th rule of improv?

• Focus on Now

• Establish a location

• Don't Block

• Be Specific

What is the 6th rule of improv?

• Establish a location

• Focus on now

• Change!

• Don't Block