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Tag Archives: A is for

“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, 2020March 18, 2022Posted 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, 2020August 23, 2022Posted 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, 2020June 18, 2022Posted 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, 2020March 18, 2022Posted 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, 2020March 18, 2022Posted 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, 2020March 18, 2022Posted 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 22, 2022Posted 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, 2020August 23, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Advancing, Extending, Inherent, Narrative, StoryLeave a comment on “A” is for “Advancing”

“A” is for “Active Listening”

Here are some ideas to improve our ability to closely read our partner’s choices with “A” is for “Active Listening.”

Posted byimprovdrOctober 5, 2020January 30, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Active Listening, PresenceLeave a comment on “A” is for “Active Listening”

“A” is for “Acting”

“A” is for “Acting” considers some scripted theatre techniques that are worthy of emulation in our work on the improv stage.

Posted byimprovdrSeptember 28, 2020April 6, 2022Posted inA Scripted Departure, Improv Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:A is for, Acting, Scripted Theatre, TrainingLeave a comment on “A” is for “Acting”

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