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Category Archives: Performance Strategies

“B” is for “Balance”

“B” is for “Balance” examines four different definitions of this important improv concept.

Posted byimprovdrDecember 7, 2020October 21, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:B is for, Balance, CROW, Ensemble, Given Circumstances, Inclusiveness, Platform, Routine, ShiningLeave a comment on “B” is for “Balance”

“A” is for “Auditions”

Many exciting improv adventures begin with “A” is for “Auditions.” Here are some tips to help you navigate this often stressful process.

Posted byimprovdrNovember 30, 2020October 21, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Auditions, Preparation, ProfessionalismLeave a comment on “A” is for “Auditions”

“A” is for “Audience”

Here are some musings on possible contracts we could or should have as improvisers with our “Audience.”

Posted byimprovdrNovember 23, 2020October 21, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Audience, Community, HostingLeave a comment on “A” is for “Audience”

“A” is for “Assumption”

Have you ever experienced the tyranny of deferring politeness? If so, “A” is for “Assumption” might be just the blog post for you!

Posted byimprovdrNovember 16, 2020October 21, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Assumption, Endowing, Initiation, Offer, Questions, Top ReadsLeave a comment on “A” is for “Assumption”

“A” is for “Ask-for”

While not all improv companies use audience suggestions as an inspirational launching point, this approach remains common. “A” is for “Ask-for” considers some best practices for getting the most out of these moments.

Posted byimprovdrNovember 9, 2020October 21, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Ask-for, Audience, Long-Form, Prompt, Short-Form, SuggestionsLeave a comment on “A” is for “Ask-for”

“A” is for “Archetype”

The latest entry in my series exploring the “A” to “Z” of improv terminology and techniques.

Posted byimprovdrNovember 2, 2020October 21, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Archetype, Character, David Charles, Improv Strategies, ImprovDr, Inclusiveness, Long-Form, Representation, StereotypeLeave a comment on “A” is for “Archetype”

“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”

“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”

“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”

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