Unit 3: Improvisation Quiz

When performing improv, successful improvisers say ___ ___ to accept a situation or comment, react to it, and then add to it.

• "let's dialogue"

• "yes, but..."

• nothing

• "yes, and..."

During drama class, Maya and Ethan were asked to perform a spontaneous style of theatre using unrehearsed and unscripted acting scenes. This style is know as _____________.

1. During a hilarious improv scene, David and Maya are cracking everyone up. Suddenly, David loses focus and starts talking as himself instead of his character. What is it called when David stops listening and speaking as his character?

• an obstacle.

• breaking character.

• ensemble.

• conflict.

During a school play, what is a conversation between two actors?

• monologue

• freestyle

• dialogue

• scripting

The _______, or problem is the obstacle that the characters must overcome.

During an improv game, which verbal command is commonly used to stop dialogue and movement?

• yes, and

• action

• cut

• freeze

During drama class, Lily and Emma were asked to perform a short situation to be acted out, as in improvisation, with a beginning, middle, and end. This is known as a ________.

During a drama class, Scarlett and Avery were asked to perform a scene. Which of the following does not describe improvisation?

• scripted

• unrehearsed

• spontaneous

• unscripted

One important rule of improv is to "listen carefully and respond to your scene partners."

How does following this rule benefit you in real-life situations, such as in conversations with friends, family, or teachers?

Jay is participating in an improv scene. While he is performing, the drama teacher suddenly says "freeze!" and asks Jay to restart the scene. This time, the teacher instructs Jay to "show, rather than tell how you feel."

What does the teacher want Jay to change in his performance for the new scene?