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WorksheetsImprov Theater Test
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
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
When someone gives you a trait in an improv scene it is important to...
question
deny
lead
accept
What do you need to establish in an improv scene?
who/what/when
when/how/why
names/dates/car
questions
The person in a scene that has more power is said to have more…
character
status
levels
room
Thomas and Cynthia are performing a scene. Tiffany tries to establish a location but Thomas just starts twerking. What she did to the scene would be considered..
exciting
good improv choice
upstaging
art
Sarah and Adrianna are performing a scene together. Sarah says “WOW look at those odd looking purple and gold birds in the park.
Adrianna- Well there can’t be birds there because we’re on mars.
What is the problem with Adrianna’s response?
she wasn't creative enough
she didn't add anything to the scene
she negated
there was nothing wrong with the response
Thomas: Girl let’s go on a roller coaster!
Dillon: Ok! But you have to make sure it doesn’t mess up my hair.
Was Dillon’s response good?
Yes, she added something
yes, she made a good physical choice
no, she negated
no, she didn't add anything
Gabby: I am so sad that my boyfriend broke up with me .
Kiara: Why did he leave you?
What is wrong with Kiara’s response?
she negated
there is nothing wrong with this response
she asked a question
she didn't acknowledge what Gabby said
The process of moving the scene forwards.
denying
objective
advancing
endowing
Rejecting your scene partner’s reality
denying
objective
advancing
endowing
Assigning attributes to another performer's character.
denying
objective
advancing
endowing
The thing that a character in a scene is trying to achieve.
denying
objective
advancing
endowing
Any dialog or action which advances the scene. Offers should be accepted.
physicalization
stage picture
offer
status
plateau
A character's sense of self-worth.
physicalization
stage picture
offer
status
plateau
Turning intent into action and movement.
physicalization
stage picture
offer
status
plateau
A period during which a scene is not advancing
physicalization
stage picture
offer
status
plateau
Can the audience see everyone in the scene? Are there levels? Are actors balanced on stage?
physicalization
stage picture
offer
status
plateau
“The scene was bad” is good feedback.
True
False
“Ella and Sydney are ex lovers that got into a fight and then found out they both are pregnant by the same guy and he realized that he wants to date someone else...” is a good suggestion for an improv scene.
True
False
Sarah and Sesen are in an improv scene and talk about the scene setup before it starts- this is frowned upon.
True
False
Normal theatre rules do not apply to improv.
True
False
A good practice for improv is to go home and write your jokes ahead of time.
True
False
Positioning your body so that it is open to the audience is called….?
nose to the booth
opening up
endowing
cheating out
Making sure you're supporting your voice from the diaphragm is called?
enunciating
projecting
dissecting
vocalizing
When you are delivering lines it is important to plant and not _______________ you weight.
stabilize
balancing
center
shift
When someone outside of the focus of the scene draws attention away from the scene it is called….
upstaging
clowning
down staging
acting out
When someone laughs or does something out of character in a scene it is called…
barking
jeering
breaking
basting
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Yes, But...."
Yes
No
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Have fun!"
Yes
No
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Ask as many questions as possible."
Yes
No
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Be specific and provide colorful details."
Yes
No
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Establish in the first few beats."
Yes
No
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Play in the present and in the moment. "
Yes
No
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Accept boldy and give graciously."
Yes
No
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "You are in competition with your scene partner."
Yes
No
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Denial is a great way to advance a scene."
Yes
No
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Try really hard to be funny and clever."
Yes
No
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Don’t be afraid to make mistakes."
Yes
No
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Spend more time thinking about what you will say next instead of listening."
Yes
No
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "The more improv you do the better you get!"
Yes
No
Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Plan scenes in advance."
Yes
No
