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Tag Archives: Objective

“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”

“R” is for “Relationship”

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

Posted byimprovdrJuly 11, 2022July 21, 2022Posted 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, 2022May 19, 2022Posted 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, 2022March 24, 2022Posted 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, 2022March 24, 2022Posted 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”

Game Library: “Angel and Devil”

The central technique of “Angel and Devil” adds vibrancy to long-form pieces while also operating well as a stand-alone short-form game or skills building exercise in a workshop setting.

Posted byimprovdrMay 28, 2021March 21, 2022Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Angel and Devil, Conscience, Culpability, Long-Form, Objective, Short-Form, SubtextLeave a comment on Game Library: “Angel and Devil”

“C” is for “CROW”

Are you priming your scene work with strong specifics and CROW elements? If you’ve studied Spolin-derived approaches, you might know this as the WWW.

Posted byimprovdrMay 17, 2021July 10, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:C is for, Character, CROW, Given Circumstances, Improv Strategies, Improvisation, Initiation, Objective, Relationship, Starting Scenes, Theatresports, Where, WWWLeave a comment on “C” is for “CROW”

Game Library: “Alliances”

This exercise has an uncanny way of revealing all-too-human behaviors while also challenging players to engage in a variety of skillful tactics. Let’s explore “Alliances.”

Posted byimprovdrApril 23, 2021March 18, 2022Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Alliances, Conflict, Exercises, Objective, TacticsLeave a comment on Game Library: “Alliances”
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