The “Sequence Game” offers a way to brainstorm or refresh material before embarking on style-based or dramaturgically informed work.
Category Archives: Improv Games
Game Library: “Fantasy Scene”
Although the frame can seem a little complex at first glance, “Fantasy Scene” is well worth the time allowing a wonderful variety of tone and content.
Game Library: “Obstacle Race”
“Obstacle Race” features both opportunities for heightened physicality work (for the athletes) and sharp expert skills (for the commentators). On your mark, get set, go…
Game Library: “Prologue”
This game provides an effective way of launching into strong and definitive scene work in either long- or short-form modalities. If you’re looking to add some more variety or style into your play, “Prologue” could be just the ticket.
Game Library: “Da Doo Ron Ron”
“Da Doo Ron Ron” is both a jaunty short-form decider as well as a charming narrative song game although I, sadly, rarely see the second played in shows.
Game Library: “Should’ve Said”
“Should’ve Said” playfully provides characters with that rare opportunity to have a second (or perhaps third…) chance.
Game Library: “Angel and Devil”
The central technique of “Angel and Devil” adds vibrancy to long-form pieces while also operating well as a stand-alone short-form game or skills building exercise in a workshop setting.
Top Reads
In celebration of entering my sixth year, I’ve reached back into the ever-growing archive of posts and identified the five entries with the widest reach.
Game Library: “Conducted Freeze Tag”
This “Freeze Tag” variation has the benefit of an outside caller’s eye shaping and pacing the action.
Game Library: “Laugh and Go”
The contrast between dramatic material and whimsical execution makes “Laugh and Go” an audience (and player) favorite.
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