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Tag Archives: Objective

Game Library: “The Chair”

Never has one chair meant so much to so many…

Posted byimprovdrSeptember 11, 2023September 11, 2023Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Accepting, All Play, Caller, Decider, Justification, Objective, Offer, Tactics, The ChairLeave a comment on Game Library: “The Chair”

“V” is for “Verbal Skills”

The first improv “V” offers five vital features of your vocal work to consider if you’re looking to break old patterns and make new discoveries.

Posted byimprovdrMarch 6, 2023October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance Strategies, Style It UpTags:Objective, Passion, Tactics, V is for, Variety, Verbal Skills, Verisimilitude, Vocabulary, Volume, VoracityLeave a comment on “V” is for “Verbal Skills”

“T” is for “Transaction Scene”

Exchange your run-of-the-mill “Transaction Scene” for something with a little more oomph and potential.

Posted byimprovdrJanuary 30, 2023October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:CROW, Objective, Secrets, Status, Strangers, T is for, Teaching Scene, Transaction SceneLeave a comment on “T” is for “Transaction Scene”

Game Library: “Text/Subtext”

Unlock the fun (and challenge) of shifting quickly between your text and subtext.

Posted byimprovdrDecember 16, 2022September 14, 2025Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Caller, Cartooning, Emotional Truth, Motivation, Objective, Subtext, Text/Subtext, Verbal SkillsLeave a comment on Game Library: “Text/Subtext”

“S” is for “Stakes”

Raising the “stakes” in your work typically raises the energy, attack, and momentum as well.

Posted byimprovdrNovember 14, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Acting, Comedy, Commitment, Drama, Long-Form, Objective, Passion, Raise the Stakes, S is for, Short-Form, Stakes, To Make Matters Worse, UrgencyLeave a comment on “S” is for “Stakes”

“S” is for “Secrets”

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

Posted byimprovdrAugust 1, 2022October 22, 2023Posted 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”

“R” is for “Relationship”

The “R” in “CROW” stands for “Relationship.”

Posted byimprovdrJuly 11, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Change, Character, Consistency, Consistent Inconsistency, CROW, Objective, R is for, Relationship, Want, Who, WWWLeave a comment on “R” is for “Relationship”

“P” is for “Point of View”

Some advice for quickly snapping into an effective POV when your character hits the stage.

Posted byimprovdrMay 16, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Deal, Emotional Truth, Game of the Scene, Material, Objective, P is for, Point of View, POV, YouLeave a comment on “P” is for “Point of View”

Game Library: “Get Them To…”

This exercise ably demonstrates the importance of clear objectives and tactics in our scripted and non-scripted scene work. And it’s my 200th post to boot!

Posted byimprovdrMarch 25, 2022April 5, 2024Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:CROW, Exercises, Get Them To..., Motivation, Objective, Secrets, Tactics, What, WWWLeave a comment on Game Library: “Get Them To…”

“O” is for “Objective”

What are you fighting for as your characters on the improv stage?

Posted byimprovdrMarch 21, 2022October 22, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Conflict, Consistency, Consistent Inconsistency, CROW, Motivation, Need, O is for, Objective, Passion, Tactics, Want, What, YouLeave a comment on “O” is for “Objective”

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