The Improvisation Station

The term "IMPROVISATION" is referred to as a kind of impromptu acting done without a ________ or rehearsal (6 letters).

WHO in improv gets a situation or acts spontaneously, making up the dialogue or actions as they work their way to a solid conclusion.

• Directors

• Producers

• Designers

• Actors

Answer explanation

In acting troupes, the majority of the time the members often play many hats (like producers or directors) BUT ultimately everyone enjoys and wants to act. A lot of modern-day actors find it fun to practice improv!

ALL of the following are examples of Improv DO's EXCEPT FOR:

• Show us rather than tell us always.

• Always rely on questions as dialogue

• Use the "Yes, and" method to support a scene.

• None of the above.

You should NEVER worry about making WHAT? (HINT: 8 letters)

Every improv scene must have WHAT?

• Events, Conflict, and a Goal

• Characters, Events, and a Conflict

• Events, Dialogue, and Props

• Characters, Conflict, and a Goal

Answer explanation

In every scene, you must have the WHO (the characters/people in the scene), the WHAT (conflict that arises or poses and obstacle), and the HOW (what is the goal that we need to accomplish before the end of the scene?)

All of the following are examples of modern-day Improv groups/ opportunities EXCEPT FOR:

• Friday Night Improv

• BROADWAY

• Whose Line is it Anyway?

• Improv games played on Late Night Shows (like Jimmy Fallon, James Cordon)

Why do we learn improv?

• It increases our confidence when performing

• Because it helps us to fail and lower our confidence

• It really doesn't matter

• Because Ms. Pearce said

Answer explanation

Truth be told, improv is something you will have to use everyday in life (i.e. when ordering a meal at a drive thru, answering questions on the spot, at work, etc.). It can help us gain confidence with tackling these obstacles, help us collaborate with others better, and increase our creativity!

The "___, ___" method is an idea where an improviser should accept an offer or idea that their scene partner created and then EXPAND on that idea to keep the story going! (HINT: 2 words, 3 letters each)

Which option below is an example of an improvisation "DON'T"?

• Use the body and voice to be a strong character in the scene!

• Wrap up your story with a conclusion to your conflict

• Just say the first thing that pops into your head

• Force the "funny" for the audience

Answer explanation

All of the following are some example of improv "do's" EXCEPT for forcing the funny. Forcing the laughter or funny moments in the scene might not always be successful in telling a complete story, and some jokes may not land with your audience and might cause lack of confidence in turn.

TRUE OR FALSE: You don't need to come in with an open mind at all.

Answer explanation

Coming in with an open mind can help us minimize obstacles in a scene and lower your personal fears/insecurities. For example, coming into improv with a closed mind thinking you "can't" do theatre well WILL prevent you from being a strong actor as you're too worried about how people may see you.