WorksheetsWhat do I know about Improv
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which of the following is an example of Improv?
The Big Bang Theory
The Tonight Show
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Saturday Night Live
The historical roots of Improv comedy stem from...
Bunraku Puppet Theatre
Theatre of the Oppressed
French Baroque Theatre
Commedia Dell'arte
Which of the following is NOT a principle of performing Improv?
Saying "No, And..."
Having a group mindset
Establishing a base reality (who, what, where)
Listening!
Who is this person, who helped widen the knowledge of Improvisation as an artform through her 1963 book, "Imporivation for the Theater?"
Stella Adler
Viola Spolin
Ellen Degeneres
Uta Hagen
True or False: Improv theatre can help improve your acting skills as both a comedic AND dramatic actor
True
False
True or False: Improv can help you with auditioning skills
True
False
True or False: There are not a lot of actors who got their start in Improv.
True
False
True or False: If I am not good at thinking on my feet, I should not try Improv.
True: Improv is only good for funny, clever, fast thinkers!
False: Like any creative art, you can practice Improv and get used to it!
What other skills can you learn from of Improv?
Listening skills
Bravery & Confidence
Public Speaking
Cooking skills
What is an important rule in Improv
Always say No
Make your partner look better
Make sure you have your script
Yell in your partner's face
Who is one of the pioneers of Improv
Mosner
Pavlov
Laban
Lindstrom
What is a method from Stanislavski?
Movement
Repetition
Living in the moment
Singing through your part
What is a Meisner technique?
repetition
movement
living in the moment
waiting
I should always block before I start my improv scene
YES
NO
I think I'm going to be really good at improv
Yes
No
