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Author Archives: improvdr

Game Library: “Hesitation Speech”

A fun way to combine a little randomness with the high stakes of a public speech or event….

Posted byimprovdrApril 15, 2022May 17, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Hesitation Speech, Justification, Over-Originality, Randomness, Shivving, Verbal SkillsLeave a comment on Game Library: “Hesitation Speech”

“O” is for “Over-Originality”

On the improvisation penchant for over-originality…

Posted byimprovdrApril 11, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Cleverness, Curve Ball, Fear, O is, Obvious, Over-Originality, Presence, Randomness, Trying, YouLeave a comment on “O” is for “Over-Originality”

Game Library: “Stop and Go”

A warm-up to stretch your give and take muscles…

Posted byimprovdrApril 8, 2022August 17, 2025Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Abandon, Active Listening, Exercises, Give, Give and Take, Offer, Presence, Sharing Focus, Stop and Go, Take, Warm-upLeave a comment on Game Library: “Stop and Go”

“O” is for “Offer”

In search of richer improv building blocks? Here are some ways to craft and inspire your offers…

Posted byimprovdrApril 4, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Advancing, Emotion, Extending, ImprovDr, Improvisation, Long-Form, O is for, Offer, Physicality, Presentational, Representational, Short-Form, Small Steps, Verbal SkillsLeave a comment on “O” is for “Offer”

Game Library: “Death in a Minute”

This short-form standard packs a punch and requires players to work closely together towards a common goal.

Posted byimprovdrApril 1, 2022November 13, 2023Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Accepting, Button, Death in a Minute, Heighten, Obvious, Short-Form, TheatresportsLeave a comment on Game Library: “Death in a Minute”

“O” is for “Obvious”

Enjoy these obvious pointers…

Posted byimprovdrMarch 28, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Cleverness, Material, O is for, Obvious, Presence, Small Steps, YouLeave a comment on “O” is for “Obvious”

Game Library: “Get Them To…”

This exercise ably demonstrates the importance of clear objectives and tactics in our scripted and non-scripted scene work. And it’s my 200th post to boot!

Posted byimprovdrMarch 25, 2022April 5, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:CROW, Exercises, Get Them To..., Motivation, Objective, Secrets, Tactics, What, WWWLeave a comment on Game Library: “Get Them To…”

“O” is for “Objective”

What are you fighting for as your characters on the improv stage?

Posted byimprovdrMarch 21, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Conflict, Consistency, Consistent Inconsistency, CROW, Motivation, Need, O is for, Objective, Passion, Tactics, Want, What, YouLeave a comment on “O” is for “Objective”

Game Library: “Pop-Up Story Book”

This game requires a little rolling around on the floor but, if you’re physically up for it, “Pop-Up Story Book” can unlock delightfully whimsical stories.

Posted byimprovdrMarch 18, 2022February 8, 2025Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Freeze Frame, Justification, Narrative, Narrator, Physicality, Pop-Up Story Book, Slide Show, StorytellingLeave a comment on Game Library: “Pop-Up Story Book”

“N” is for “Narrative”

This entry articulates some helpful qualities for a strong improvised narrative or story.

Posted byimprovdrMarch 14, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Advancing, Audience, Confidence, Connections, Consistency, Consistent Inconsistency, Content, Details, Extending, Material, N is for, Narrative, Perspective, Point of View, Specificity, Storytelling, StructureLeave a comment on “N” is for “Narrative”

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