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Tag Archives: S is for

“S” is for “Subtext”

I like your shoes.

Posted byimprovdrDecember 12, 2022March 5, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Ambiguity, Emotional Truth, S is for, Specific Ambiguity, Specificity, Subtext, Verbal SkillsLeave a comment on “S” is for “Subtext”

“S” is for “Strangers”

Here are five answers to the improvisational riddle “when is a stranger not a stranger…?”

Posted byimprovdrDecember 5, 2022December 11, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Character, CROW, Curve Ball, Relationship, S is for, Secrets, Specificity, Strangers1 Comment on “S” is for “Strangers”

“S” is for “Sticky Feet”

Do you suffer from the improvisational curse of “Sticky Feet?”

Posted byimprovdrNovember 28, 2022December 2, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Exits, Give, S is for, Stage Picture, Sticky FeetLeave a comment on “S” is for “Sticky Feet”

“S” is for “Status”

If you’re not consciously considering “Status” in your work, then you are truly missing out.

Posted byimprovdrNovember 21, 2022November 25, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:High Status, Low Status, Power, Relationship, S is for, StatusLeave a comment on “S” is for “Status”

“S” is for “Stakes”

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

Posted byimprovdrNovember 14, 2022February 25, 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 “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”

“S” is for “Specificity”

A little nuance goes a long way….

Posted byimprovdrOctober 24, 2022November 3, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Content, Details, Extending, Improv Strategies, Improvisation, Material, Nuance, Offer, S is for, Specificity, Vagueness, YouLeave a comment on “S” is for “Specificity”

“S” is for “Speaking Your Truth”

“In truth,” I find this technique extremely helpful when working with complex and emotionally charged material.

Posted byimprovdrOctober 17, 2022February 4, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Calling It Onstage, Commenting, Consent, Mugging, Notes, S is for, Speaking Your Truth, TrustLeave a comment on “S” is for “Speaking Your Truth”

“S” is for “Space Objects”

Liven up your scenes with some well-chosen and crafted “Space Objects.”

Posted byimprovdrOctober 10, 2022October 14, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Environment, Location, Mime, Physicality, Props, S is for, Space Objects, SpecificityLeave a comment on “S” is for “Space Objects”

“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 9, 2022Posted 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”

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