What are some of the marks of a healthy and aspirational “Ensemble” that is firing effectively on all cylinders?
Category Archives: Improv Terms and Vocabulary
Game Library: “Endowment Circle”
It’s worthwhile exploring “Endowment Circle” if you routinely find yourself assuming one-dimensional or simplistic characters and relationships on stage.
“E” is for “Endowing”
Are you maximizing the joy and effectiveness of your improvisational gifts when you “Endow” your scene partners?
Game Library: “Theme Scenes”
“Theme Scenes” encourages a more emotionally grounded and nuanced style of improvisational play well-suited to both short- and long-form expeditions.
“E” is for “Emotional Truth”
Accessing and channeling our inner emotional truths is the artistic pursuit of a lifetime, but “E” is for “Emotional Truth” offers some bite-sized tactics to assist in this worthy endeavor.
Game Library: “Verbal Freeze Tag”
“Verbal Freeze Tag” exercises helpful editing, listening and creativity skills.
“E” is for “Edits”
Edits come in many shapes and sizes. Here’s a working list of some options to help you craft and pace your improv action.
Game Library: “Sequence Game”
The “Sequence Game” offers a way to brainstorm or refresh material before embarking on style-based or dramaturgically informed work.
“D” is for “Dramaturgical Improv”
“Dramaturgical Improv” is a term I’ve started to use that describes a particular approach to spontaneous theatre that is near and dear to my own heart as a deviser and practitioner.
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.
