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Author Archives: improvdr

Game Library: “Escalating Scene”

Escalating Scene offers an improv embodiment of the butterfly effect where one small inconsequential action ultimately causes havoc.

Posted byimprovdrNovember 18, 2022July 2, 2026Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Accepting, Curve of Absurdity, Escalating Scene, Justification, Stakes, Story, To Make Matters Worse, UrgencyLeave a comment on Game Library: “Escalating Scene”

“S” is for “Stakes”

Raising the “stakes” in your work typically raises the energy, attack, and momentum as well.

Posted byimprovdrNovember 14, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Acting, Comedy, Commitment, Drama, Long-Form, Objective, Passion, Raise the Stakes, S is for, Short-Form, Stakes, To Make Matters Worse, UrgencyLeave a comment on “S” is for “Stakes”

Game Library: “They Said, They Said”

Splitting the duties of making verbal or physical offers can result in enriching both elements of your play.

Posted byimprovdrNovember 11, 2022September 30, 2025Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Justification, Physicality, Stage Picture, Staging, They Said They SaidLeave a comment on Game Library: “They Said, They Said”

“S” is for “Stage Picture”

Are your improv stage pictures worth a thousand words…?

Posted byimprovdrNovember 7, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesLeave a comment on “S” is for “Stage Picture”

Game Library: “Invisibility Scene”

Some ghostly scenic techniques…

Posted byimprovdrNovember 4, 2022June 23, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Focus, Give and Take, Invisibility Scene, Justification, Physicality, Sharing Focus, Split Focus, Stage PictureLeave a comment on Game Library: “Invisibility Scene”

“S” is for “Split Focus”

99% of the time, “Split Focus” will cause problems on the improv stage. Here’s a consideration of the other 1% of the time!

Posted byimprovdrOctober 31, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Energy, Focus, Give and Take, S is for, Sharing Focus, Split FocusLeave a comment on “S” is for “Split Focus”

Game Library: “Crime Endowment”

Specifics provide the life blood of this short-form endowment mainstay.

Posted byimprovdrOctober 28, 2022April 13, 2026Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Boris, Crime Endowment, Endowing, Interview, Over Confessor, Short-Form, SpecificityLeave a comment on Game Library: “Crime Endowment”

“S” is for “Specificity”

A little nuance goes a long way….

Posted byimprovdrOctober 24, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Content, Details, Extending, Improv Strategies, Improvisation, Material, Nuance, Offer, S is for, Specificity, Vagueness, YouLeave a comment on “S” is for “Specificity”

Game Library: “Narrator”

If you’re looking for a stylistic twist for your short- or long-form work, Narrator might be just the device for you.

Posted byimprovdrOctober 21, 2022October 3, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and Vocabulary, Style It UpTags:Narrative, Narrator, Speaking Your Truth, StorytellingLeave a comment on Game Library: “Narrator”

“S” is for “Speaking Your Truth”

“In truth,” I find this technique extremely helpful when working with complex and emotionally charged material.

Posted byimprovdrOctober 17, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Calling It Onstage, Commenting, Consent, Mugging, Notes, S is for, Speaking Your Truth, TrustLeave a comment on “S” is for “Speaking Your Truth”

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