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Tag Archives: A is for

“A” is for “Appropriate”

A consideration of how me can pursue appropriate choices in our work (and what that might even mean)!

Posted byimprovdrJanuary 26, 2026Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Agenda, Appropriate, Audience, Boundaries, Content, Groupmind, Inclusiveness, Punching Up, X-Rated, YouLeave a comment on “A” is for “Appropriate”

“A” is for “Advice”

I’m expanding my A to Z Dictionary of improv terms. Here’s the first addition: A is for Advice.

Posted byimprovdrJanuary 12, 2026January 25, 2026Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Action, Advice, Postponing, Talking Heads, Teaching Scene, Telling, Transaction SceneLeave a comment on “A” is for “Advice”

“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”

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