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Tag Archives: Energy

“S” is for “Split Focus”

99% of the time, “Split Focus” will cause problems on the improv stage. Here’s a consideration of the other 1% of the time!

Posted byimprovdrOctober 31, 2022November 2, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Energy, Focus, Give and Take, S is for, Sharing Focus, Split FocusLeave a comment on “S” is for “Split Focus”

“P” is for “Presence”

Most of us know “Presence” when we see it. Here are some thoughts about how to nurture this elusive quality.

Posted byimprovdrJune 6, 2022August 23, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Acting, Active Listening, Commitment, Energy, Fear, Heighten, It, P is for, PresenceLeave a comment on “P” is for “Presence”

Game Library: “Name Circle”

Here’s a super-sized ImprovDr Game Library entry with eight different name games!

Posted byimprovdrMarch 11, 2022March 18, 2022Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Abandon, Acronyms, Adjectives, Commitment, Connections, Energy, Ensemble, Icebreakers, Name Circle, Names, Physicality, Rhythm, Snake, Warm-up, YouLeave a comment on Game Library: “Name Circle”

“H” is for “Heighten”

While offers provide the raw material of improv, “Heightening” adds the steam and momentum…

Posted byimprovdrNovember 22, 2021November 14, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Accepting, Energy, Extending, Game of the Scene, H is for, Heighten, Raise the Stakes, StakesLeave a comment on “H” is for “Heighten”

“C” is for “Conflict”

Is “Conflict” adding or subtracting from your improv work? Are there more fruitful ways to deploy this dramatic tool? Check out this 100th ImprovDr blog for some insights and possibilities.

Posted byimprovdrApril 19, 2021August 23, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Action, C is for, Conflict, Energy, Obstacle, Story, TensionLeave a comment on “C” is for “Conflict”

“C” is for “Commitment”

What are you committed to…?

Posted byimprovdrMarch 29, 2021March 18, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:C is for, Commitment, Energy, Focus, Passion, Presence, ProfessionalismLeave a comment on “C” is for “Commitment”

Game Library: “Ad Campaign”

If you’re looking for a game to discourage wimping and halfhearted accepting, then “Ad Campaign” might be the perfect fit for you.

Posted byimprovdrAugust 21, 2020March 18, 2022Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Accepting, Ad Campaign, Energy, Exercises, Improv, Improv Games, Improvisation, Warm-up, Wimping, Yes And, Yes ButLeave a comment on Game Library: “Ad Campaign”
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