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Tag Archives: Ensemble

“Y” is for “You”

There is a “you” in improv (as well as an “I”)

Posted byimprovdrMay 8, 2023October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Ensemble, Goals, Inclusiveness, Obvious, Postmortem, Speaking Your Truth, Y is for, YouLeave a comment on “Y” is for “You”

Game Library: “Neighbors”

“Do you like your neighbors?” “Yes, but I don’t like people who haven’t read this latest addition to the ImprovDr Game Library yet…” (Actually, I do.)

Posted byimprovdrMarch 24, 2023October 5, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Ensemble, Exercises, Icebreakers, Neighbors, Playfulness, Sharing, Team, Trust, Vulnerability, Warm-upLeave a comment on Game Library: “Neighbors”

“T” is for “Trust”

Unpacking the critical concept of “Trust…”

Posted byimprovdrFebruary 6, 2023October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Audience, Ensemble, Postmortem, T is for, TrustLeave a comment on “T” is for “Trust”

“T” is for “Technicians”

A love letter to the technical improvisers in our midst.

Posted byimprovdrJanuary 9, 2023October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Accepting, Ensemble, Lights, Music, Musician, Sound, T is for, TechniciansLeave a comment on “T” is for “Technicians”

Game Library: “Tag-Team Monologue”

A popular narrative short-form game for your collection.

Posted byimprovdrDecember 23, 2022September 7, 2025Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Characterization, Ensemble, Narrative, Storytelling, Tag-Team Monologue, Take, Trust, Verbal SkillsLeave a comment on Game Library: “Tag-Team Monologue”

“S” is for “Side Support”

Enjoy these tips designed to emphasize the “support” in the core improv strategy of “Side Support!”

Posted byimprovdrOctober 3, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Canadian Cross, Ensemble, Environment, Give, S is for, Side Support, StagingLeave a comment on “S” is for “Side Support”

“S” is for “Shining”

Some signs that you might be shining in ways that are problematically eclipsing your scene partners…

Posted byimprovdrAugust 29, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Bulldozing, Competition, Ensemble, Looking Good, S is for, Selfishness, Shining, Teamwork, Upstaging, WinningLeave a comment on “S” is for “Shining”

Game Library: “Simultaneous Clap”

I love the connection this warm-up encourages.

Posted byimprovdrJuly 1, 2022June 14, 2025Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Ensemble, Exercises, Eye Contact, Focus, Groupmind, Presence, Rehearsal Etiquette, Simultaneous Clap, Team, Trust, Warm-upLeave a comment on Game Library: “Simultaneous Clap”

“R” is for “Rehearsal Etiquette”

Setting a playful but professional tone in the rehearsal hall is a challenging and crucial goal worthy of our utmost attention.

Posted byimprovdrJune 27, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Acting, Bad Habits, Director, Ensemble, Notes, Postmortem, Professionalism, R is for, Rehearsal Etiquette, Team, TeamworkLeave a comment on “R” is for “Rehearsal Etiquette”

Game Library: “Name Circle”

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

Posted byimprovdrMarch 11, 2022September 29, 2024Posted 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”

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