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Author Archives: improvdr

“A” is for “Approval”

“A” is for “Approval” considers some techniques for pursuing our own goals on the improv stage as opposed to seeking the (real or imagined) approval of others.

Posted byimprovdrOctober 26, 2020October 21, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Abandon, Approval, Checking In, JudgingLeave a comment on “A” is for “Approval”

Game Library: “Conscience”

The newest addition to the imrpoivdr.com Game Library, “Conscience,” encourages richer dialogue and helpful ambiguity.

Posted byimprovdrOctober 23, 2020September 13, 2026Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Ambiguity, Angel and Devil, Conscience, Relationship, SubtextLeave a comment on Game Library: “Conscience”

“A” is for “Ambiguity”

“A” is for “Ambiguity” – if the title is unclear, then read on…

Posted byimprovdrOctober 19, 2020October 21, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Ambiguity, Mystery, Specific Ambiguity, SpecificityLeave a comment on “A” is for “Ambiguity”

Game Library: “Because”

If you’re looking for an improv exercise to help with your story construction, then you might want to explore this one just “Because…”

Posted byimprovdrOctober 16, 2020July 27, 2023Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Advancing, Because, Exercises, Storytelling, Warm-upLeave a comment on Game Library: “Because”

“A” is for “Advancing”

“A” is for “Advancing” explores ways to develop and build the action in your scenes.

Posted byimprovdrOctober 12, 2020October 21, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Advancing, Extending, Inherent, Narrative, StoryLeave a comment on “A” is for “Advancing”

Game Library: “Beneath the Line”

“Beneath the Line” sharpens our scene starts and encourages us to closely pay attention to our scene partner.

Posted byimprovdrOctober 9, 2020August 4, 2023Posted inImprov Games, Performance StrategiesTags:Active Listening, Beneath the Line, Exercises, Starting, SubtextLeave a comment on Game Library: “Beneath the Line”

“A” is for “Active Listening”

Here are some ideas to improve our ability to closely read our partner’s choices with “A” is for “Active Listening.”

Posted byimprovdrOctober 5, 2020October 21, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Active Listening, PresenceLeave a comment on “A” is for “Active Listening”

Game Library: “Scene Ending in I Love You”

“Scene Ending in I Love You” can push your acting to new heights.

Posted byimprovdrOctober 2, 2020April 20, 2025Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Acting, Emotional Truth, Love, Scene Ending in I Love YouLeave a comment on Game Library: “Scene Ending in I Love You”

“A” is for “Acting”

“A” is for “Acting” considers some scripted theatre techniques that are worthy of emulation in our work on the improv stage.

Posted byimprovdrSeptember 28, 2020October 21, 2023Posted inA Scripted Departure, Improv Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Acting, Scripted Theatre, TrainingLeave a comment on “A” is for “Acting”

Game Library: “Point/Counterpoint”

With a playful edge, “Point/Counterpoint” satirizes the state of political discourse and polarization.

Posted byimprovdrSeptember 25, 2020February 2, 2025Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Accusation, Character, Experts, Interview, Justification, Point of View, Point/Counterpoint, Satire, Verbal SkillsLeave a comment on Game Library: “Point/Counterpoint”

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