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Author Archives: improvdr

Game Library: “You Look…”

“You look” like you might really enjoy this exercise for forging stronger connections with our scene partners.

Posted byimprovdrMay 12, 2023December 30, 2025Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Connections, Emotional Truth, Honesty, Presence, Relationship, Vulnerability, You, You Look...Leave a comment on Game Library: “You Look…”

“Y” is for “You”

There is a “you” in improv (as well as an “I”)

Posted byimprovdrMay 8, 2023October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Ensemble, Goals, Inclusiveness, Obvious, Postmortem, Speaking Your Truth, Y is for, YouLeave a comment on “Y” is for “You”

Game Library: “Pick-Up Lines”

This short-form game comes with a content advisory, but if you’re in the market for a slightly spicy decider….

Posted byimprovdrMay 5, 2023January 26, 2025Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Decider, Gagging, Line Game, Pick Up Lines, Punchlines', X-RatedLeave a comment on Game Library: “Pick-Up Lines”

“X” is for “X-Rated”

Considering the more adult side of improv performance.

Posted byimprovdrMay 1, 2023October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Boundaries, Consent, Content, Family-Friendly, Material, X-Rated, XisforLeave a comment on “X” is for “X-Rated”

Game Library: “Slow Motion War”

A fast read on a slow game.

Posted byimprovdrApril 28, 2023June 21, 2025Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:All Play, Decider, Physicality, Slow Motion, Slow Motion War, Warm-up, WinningLeave a comment on Game Library: “Slow Motion War”

“W” is for “Winning”

Is an effort to “win” in your improv coming with unintended costs?

Posted byimprovdrApril 24, 2023October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Competition, Shining, W is for, WinningLeave a comment on “W” is for “Winning”

Game Library: “Yes Party”

Two markedly different ways to brainstorm a party await…

Posted byimprovdrApril 21, 2023December 26, 2025Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Accepting, Blocking, Energy, Exercises, Wimping, Yes And, Yes PartyLeave a comment on Game Library: “Yes Party”

“W” is for “Wimping”

Some alternatives to wimping.

Posted byimprovdrApril 17, 2023October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Commandments, Postponing, Talking Heads, To Make Matters Worse, W is for, Waffling, WimpingLeave a comment on “W” is for “Wimping”

Game Library: “Zones”

A physical game that encourages dynamic staging and strong emotional choices.

Posted byimprovdrApril 14, 2023January 4, 2026Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Emotion, Emotional Zones, Justification, Physicality, Speak Grunt Shut Up, Stage Picture, Staging, Where, ZonesLeave a comment on Game Library: “Zones”

“W” is for “Where”

This entry wraps up the scenic pillars contained in the improv concepts of CROW and WWW.

Posted byimprovdrApril 10, 2023October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:CROW, Environment, Locale, Location, Space Objects, Stage Picture, W is for, Where, WWWLeave a comment on “W” is for “Where”

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