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Category Archives: Improv Terms and Vocabulary

Game Library: “Numbers”

I’m thinking of a number…

Posted byimprovdrOctober 28, 2024October 27, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:All Play, Brainstorming, Caller, CROW, Long-Form, Numbered Players, Numbers, Relationship, Short-Form, Theme, Warm-upLeave a comment on Game Library: “Numbers”

Game Library: “Noise and Action Circle”

A quick and energetic warm-up.

Posted byimprovdrOctober 23, 2024October 25, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Accepting, Exercises, Noise and Action Backs, Noise and Action Circle, Physicality, Spontaneity, Warm-upLeave a comment on Game Library: “Noise and Action Circle”

Game Library: “Ninety-Nine Jokes”

Ninety-Nine punchline-seeking improvisers walk into a bar…

Posted byimprovdrOctober 21, 2024October 20, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:All Play, Comedy, Decider, Line Game, Ninety-Nine Jokes, Pick Up Lines, Punchlines, Puns, Tiebreaker, Verbal Skills, Word PlayLeave a comment on Game Library: “Ninety-Nine Jokes”

Game Library: “Narrated Pairs”

Narrative and pantomimic action combine in this relationship-based exploration of a common past.

Posted byimprovdrOctober 4, 2024September 29, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Characterization, Give and Take, Justification, Narrated Pairs, Narrative, Perspective, Physicality, Relationship, Storytelling, SubtextLeave a comment on Game Library: “Narrated Pairs”

Game Library: “Musical Word”

Unpack the inherent musicality in your favorite words with this All-Play warm-up.

Posted byimprovdrSeptember 20, 2024September 20, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and Vocabulary, Style It Up, That Sounds Like a SongTags:Active Listening, All Play, Ensemble, Exercises, Music, Musical Word, Musicality, Rhythm, Teamwork, Verbal Skills, Warm-upLeave a comment on Game Library: “Musical Word”

Game Library: “Musical Eye Contact”

A fun experiment with eye contact and non-eye-contact and music…

Posted byimprovdrSeptember 13, 2024September 23, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Eye Contact, Justification, Music, Musical Eye Contact, Relationship, Soundtrack, Subtext, TechniciansLeave a comment on Game Library: “Musical Eye Contact”

Game Library: “Move Like Me Tag”

Get everyone moving and playing in this tag variation

Posted byimprovdrSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:All Play, Dance, Ensemble, Exercises, Laban, Mirroring, Move Like Me Tag, Movement, Physicality, Playfulness, Warm-upLeave a comment on Game Library: “Move Like Me Tag”

Game Library: “Most Uses of an Object”

This is an MVP of improv warmups!

Posted byimprovdrAugust 27, 2024September 6, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:All Play, Energy, Justification, Most Uses of an Object, Physicality, Warm-upLeave a comment on Game Library: “Most Uses of an Object”

Game Library: “Madrigal”

No musician is required for this audience pleaser.

Posted byimprovdrAugust 23, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and Vocabulary, Style It Up, That Sounds Like a SongTags:Active Listening, Justification, Madrigal, Music, Musician, Rhythm, Short-Form, Verbal SkillsLeave a comment on Game Library: “Madrigal”

Game Library: “Machines”

Everyone works together to explore the inner workings of an everyday Machine.

Posted byimprovdrAugust 18, 2024August 19, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:All Play, Complementary Action, Exercises, Machines, Physicality, Stage Picture, Staging, Warm-upLeave a comment on Game Library: “Machines”

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