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Tag Archives: Drama

“S” is for “Secrets”

Psssst… here are some thoughts on “Secrets” and improv.

Posted byimprovdrAugust 1, 2022August 4, 2022Posted inDramaturgical Improv, Improv Terms and Vocabulary, Performance Strategies, Style It UpTags:Characterization, Comedy, Drama, Dramaturgical Improv, Endowment, Lies, Long-Form, Motivation, Objective, Relationship, S is for, Secrets, Stakes, Subtext, TruthLeave a comment on “S” is for “Secrets”

Game Library: “Mantras”

If you’re looking for a way to amp up the emotional voracity of your characters, look no further… I give you “Mantras.”

Posted byimprovdrFebruary 11, 2022March 18, 2022Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Acting, Drama, Emotion, Emotional Truth, Love, Mantras, SubtextLeave a comment on Game Library: “Mantras”

“E” is for “Emotional Truth”

Accessing and channeling our inner emotional truths is the artistic pursuit of a lifetime, but “E” is for “Emotional Truth” offers some bite-sized tactics to assist in this worthy endeavor.

Posted byimprovdrJuly 19, 2021March 18, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Acting, Drama, E is for, Emotion, Emotional Truth, Honesty, Truth, VulnerabilityLeave a comment on “E” is for “Emotional Truth”

Game Library: “Fantasy Scene”

Although the frame can seem a little complex at first glance, “Fantasy Scene” is well worth the time allowing a wonderful variety of tone and content.

Posted byimprovdrJuly 2, 2021March 18, 2022Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Drama, Fantasy SceneLeave a comment on Game Library: “Fantasy Scene”

“D” is for “Drama”

While it’s helpful to avoid drama backstage, the same isn’t true when we’re performing. “D” is for “Drama” reflects on the more serious side of improv.

Posted byimprovdrJune 28, 2021March 18, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance Strategies, Style It UpTags:D is for, Drama, Emotional Truth, Long-Form, Short-Form, Style, Tone, VulnerabilityLeave a comment on “D” is for “Drama”

“C” is for “Comedy”

Consider the many faces of comedy in improvisation performance with “C” is for “Comedy.”

Posted byimprovdrMarch 15, 2021March 18, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:C is for, Comedy, Drama, Gagging, Improv Strategies, Long-Form, Punching Up, Short-FormLeave a comment on “C” is for “Comedy”
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