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Tag Archives: Breaking Routines

Game Library: “Inappropriate Behavior”

A little “Inappropriate Behavior” can go a long way in your short- and long-form work, especially when paced with patience and skill.

Posted byimprovdrJune 17, 2022June 7, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Breaking Routines, Comedy, Curve of Absurdity, Inappropriate Behavior, Long-Form, Mischief, Punching Up, Short-FormLeave a comment on Game Library: “Inappropriate Behavior”

“C” is for “Curve Ball”

When it comes to keeping your improv fresh and unpredictable, a little curve ball can go a long way!

Posted byimprovdrMay 31, 2021October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Breaking Routines, C is for, Curve Ball, Justification, Randomness, Shelving, SurpriseLeave a comment on “C” is for “Curve Ball”

“C” is for “Confession”

This entry explores one of the CAD trinity of revelations, the “Confession.”

Posted byimprovdrApril 12, 2021October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Breaking Routines, C is for, CAD, Character, Confession, Culpability, RevelationLeave a comment on “C” is for “Confession”

“C” is for “Complementary Action”

It’s time to think about “Complementary Actions” and how they can add variety and possibilities when our improv is stagnating in a sea of sameness.

Posted byimprovdrApril 5, 2021October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Breaking Routines, C is for, Complementary Action, Endowing, Parallel Action, RelationshipLeave a comment on “C” is for “Complementary Action”

“C” is for “Change”

“C” is for “Change” provides some techniques for changing up our character energies and dynamics within a scene without throwing away the established elements and games that are already working.

Posted byimprovdrFebruary 15, 2021October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Breaking Routines, C is for, Change, TiltLeave a comment on “C” is for “Change”

“B” is for “Breaking Routines”

I’m breaking up the routine a little with my latest entry, “B” is for “Breaking Routines.”

Posted byimprovdrDecember 21, 2020October 21, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:B is for, Balance, Breaking Routines, CAD, Ignition, Platform, RoutineLeave a comment on “B” is for “Breaking Routines”

Commandment #7

The seventh commandment reminds us that when we’re in doubt we should break the routine.

Posted byimprovdrAugust 10, 2020October 21, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Balance, Breaking Routines, Commandments, Complementary Action, Heighten, Ignition, Parallel Action, PlatformLeave a comment on Commandment #7
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