Improv Terms

What does it mean to be "brown bagged" in comedy games"

• You won the game.

• You are be penalized for saying something rude, vulgar, or mean.

• You are in charge of bringing food.

• You are the announcer.

What does accepting mean in improv?

• Letting someone else take the spotlight.

• Receiving an award.

• Accepting defeat

• Receiving an offer with an agreement.

Which of these is an important rule in Improv?

• "Yes, and..."

• Steal the show

• Never make mistakes

• It is ok to ridicule others as long as it is funny

What does blocking mean in Improv?

• Interrupting another performer during a scene
• Encouraging another performer to develop or continue a scene or idea
• Ignoring another performer's input during a scene
• Preventing or stopping another performer from developing or continuing a scene or idea

What is an offer in Improv?

• An offer in Improv is any piece of information, action given or dialogue used to initiate the advancement of a scene.

• An offer in Improv is a request for a specific action from another performer.
• An offer in Improv is a scripted line or action that must be followed.
• An offer in Improv is a mistake made by one performer that the other performer must incorporate into the scene.

What is endowing in improv?

• Interrupting the scene
• Ignoring the other performers
• Using props and costumes excessively
• Providing information or characteristics to further the scene or story.

What is chivalry in Improv?

• Mocking and belittling your scene partner
• Ignoring your scene partner and focusing only on your own ideas
• Treating your scene partner with respect and supporting their ideas
• Interrupting your scene partner and not allowing them to speak

What is wimping in improv?

• Being overly confident and dominating the scene
• Following the script too closely
• Not listening to your scene partner
• Avoiding taking risks or making bold choices, doing nothing to further the scene

What is advancing in improv?

• Ignoring the other characters and their contributions
• Introducing irrelevant elements to the scene
• Repeating the same information over and over again
• Moving a scene forward by adding new information, developing characters, or introducing new elements to the scene.

What is spontaneous improv?

• A type of dance where performers create choreography on the spot without any pre-planning or rehearsing.
• A form of improvisational theater where performers create scenes, characters, and dialogue on the spot without any pre-planning or scripting.

• A type of cooking where chefs create dishes on the spot without any pre-planning or recipes.
• A style of music where musicians create melodies and harmonies on the spot without any pre-composition or sheet music.