WorksheetsMarlon Final
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 36mins
Improvisation means acting without
a script.
an ensemble.
a scene.
a set.
Successful improvisers say
"no, and."
"yes, but."
"let's dialogue."
"yes, and."
Improvisation increases creativity, flexibility, trust, and
concentration.
competition.
dialogue.
memorization.
An ensemble is a set of actors who
compete for work.
write a scenario.
work together.
compose dialogue.
How do you feel about improvisation?
Let's do it!
I'm willing to play.
I'm a little nervous.
When successful improvisers are faced with a problem onstage, they use their
fellow actors to take over the scene.
creative thinking and problem solving skills.
scripts.
concentration and make it all about themselves.
Who is considered the creator of short form improvisation?
Viola Spolin
Will Ferrell
Santa Claus
Alexander Koslovski
Where is the "Second City" Theatre located?
Salt Lake City
New York
Houston
Chicago
Commit 100% is not an Improv "DO"
True
False
The belief that children and adults would enjoy acting through games was held by:
Peter Sills
Keith Johnstone
Viola Spolin
Stephen Colbert
In improvisation, you should DO the following: (Select all that are correct)
Take cues from your scene partner
Plan the story in advance
Be spontaneous
Make partner look good
Find time to recite a monologue
In improvisation, you DO NOT do the following: (Select all that are correct)
Negate
Be a hog
Ignore or deny your scene partner
Change storyline
Respond with a question
True or False: Improv theatre can help improve your acting skills as both a comedic AND dramatic actor
True
False
What other skills can you learn from of Improv?
Listening skills
Bravery & Confidence
Public Speaking
Cooking skills
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 is the first rule of improv?
Set up a plot
Be agreeable
Create conflict
Bring a gift to the table
How does Improv make you better at life?
It makes you a better conversationalist.
It improves your problem solving skills.
It makes you a more positive person.
All of the options.
Two important elements of improvisation are plot,
__________and__________________ (please select TWO answers)
etiquette.
intrigue.
character.
emotion.
No matter what, an improviser must remain
calm.
silent until proven guilty.
in character.
funny.
When can improvisation be effective?
When an ensemble of actors works together to create a scene spontaneously.
By showing up on time for rehearsal.
By saying 'yes, maybe...' during the scene.
Learning lines for the scene on time.
Why are games an important part of improvisation?
Helps develop personal skills and allows experience in group work.
Helps with characterization.
Helps develop non-verbal communication skills.
Allows the actor to create a fourth wall.
Improvisation relies heavily on collaborative work and increases our creativity, flexibility, trust and
Attendance
Concentration
Curiosity
Obscurity
Collaboration among actors requires creativity, sharing, and
trust.
fun.
memorization.
wit.
When improvising on stage performers should avoid (please choose as many right answers as possible)
controlling the scene.
asking questions.
saying no.
going for the funny.
Improvisation means acting without
a script.
an ensemble.
a scene.
a set.
Successful improvisers say
"no, and."
"yes, but."
"let's dialogue."
"yes, and."
Improvisation increases creativity, flexibility, trust, and
concentration.
competition.
dialogue.
memorization.
An ensemble is a set of actors who
compete for work.
write a scenario.
work together.
compose dialogue.
How do you feel about improvisation?
Let's do it!
I'm willing to play.
I'm a little nervous.
When successful improvisers are faced with a problem onstage, they use their
fellow actors to take over the scene.
creative thinking and problem solving skills.
scripts.
concentration and make it all about themselves.
Who is considered the creator of short form improvisation?
Viola Spolin
Will Ferrell
Santa Claus
Alexander Koslovski
Where is the "Second City" Theatre located?
Salt Lake City
New York
Houston
Chicago
Commit 100% is not an Improv "DO"
True
False
The belief that children and adults would enjoy acting through games was held by:
Peter Sills
Keith Johnstone
Viola Spolin
Stephen Colbert
In improvisation, you should DO the following: (Select all that are correct)
Take cues from your scene partner
Plan the story in advance
Be spontaneous
Make partner look good
Find time to recite a monologue
In improvisation, you DO NOT do the following: (Select all that are correct)
Negate
Be a hog
Ignore or deny your scene partner
Change storyline
Respond with a question
True or False: Improv theatre can help improve your acting skills as both a comedic AND dramatic actor
True
False
What other skills can you learn from of Improv?
Listening skills
Bravery & Confidence
Public Speaking
Cooking skills
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 is the first rule of improv?
Set up a plot
Be agreeable
Create conflict
Bring a gift to the table
How does Improv make you better at life?
It makes you a better conversationalist.
It improves your problem solving skills.
It makes you a more positive person.
All of the options.
Two important elements of improvisation are plot,
__________and__________________ (please select TWO answers)
etiquette.
intrigue.
character.
emotion.
No matter what, an improviser must remain
calm.
silent until proven guilty.
in character.
funny.
When can improvisation be effective?
When an ensemble of actors works together to create a scene spontaneously.
By showing up on time for rehearsal.
By saying 'yes, maybe...' during the scene.
Learning lines for the scene on time.
Why are games an important part of improvisation?
Helps develop personal skills and allows experience in group work.
Helps with characterization.
Helps develop non-verbal communication skills.
Allows the actor to create a fourth wall.
Improvisation relies heavily on collaborative work and increases our creativity, flexibility, trust and
Attendance
Concentration
Curiosity
Obscurity
Collaboration among actors requires creativity, sharing, and
trust.
fun.
memorization.
wit.
When improvising on stage performers should avoid (please choose as many right answers as possible)
controlling the scene.
asking questions.
saying no.
going for the funny.
Improvisation means acting without
a script.
an ensemble.
a scene.
a set.
Successful improvisers say
"no, and."
"yes, but."
"let's dialogue."
"yes, and."
Improvisation increases creativity, flexibility, trust, and
concentration.
competition.
dialogue.
memorization.
An ensemble is a set of actors who
compete for work.
write a scenario.
work together.
compose dialogue.
How do you feel about improvisation?
Let's do it!
I'm willing to play.
I'm a little nervous.
When successful improvisers are faced with a problem onstage, they use their
fellow actors to take over the scene.
creative thinking and problem solving skills.
scripts.
concentration and make it all about themselves.
Who is considered the creator of short form improvisation?
Viola Spolin
Will Ferrell
Santa Claus
Alexander Koslovski
Where is the "Second City" Theatre located?
Salt Lake City
New York
Houston
Chicago
Commit 100% is not an Improv "DO"
True
False
The belief that children and adults would enjoy acting through games was held by:
Peter Sills
Keith Johnstone
Viola Spolin
Stephen Colbert
In improvisation, you should DO the following: (Select all that are correct)
Take cues from your scene partner
Plan the story in advance
Be spontaneous
Make partner look good
Find time to recite a monologue
In improvisation, you DO NOT do the following: (Select all that are correct)
Negate
Be a hog
Ignore or deny your scene partner
Change storyline
Respond with a question
True or False: Improv theatre can help improve your acting skills as both a comedic AND dramatic actor
True
False
What other skills can you learn from of Improv?
Listening skills
Bravery & Confidence
Public Speaking
Cooking skills
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 is the first rule of improv?
Set up a plot
Be agreeable
Create conflict
Bring a gift to the table
How does Improv make you better at life?
It makes you a better conversationalist.
It improves your problem solving skills.
It makes you a more positive person.
All of the options.
Two important elements of improvisation are plot,
__________and__________________ (please select TWO answers)
etiquette.
intrigue.
character.
emotion.
No matter what, an improviser must remain
calm.
silent until proven guilty.
in character.
funny.
When can improvisation be effective?
When an ensemble of actors works together to create a scene spontaneously.
By showing up on time for rehearsal.
By saying 'yes, maybe...' during the scene.
Learning lines for the scene on time.
Why are games an important part of improvisation?
Helps develop personal skills and allows experience in group work.
Helps with characterization.
Helps develop non-verbal communication skills.
Allows the actor to create a fourth wall.
Improvisation relies heavily on collaborative work and increases our creativity, flexibility, trust and
Attendance
Concentration
Curiosity
Obscurity
Collaboration among actors requires creativity, sharing, and
trust.
fun.
memorization.
wit.
When improvising on stage performers should avoid (please choose as many right answers as possible)
controlling the scene.
asking questions.
saying no.
going for the funny.
