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Tag Archives: Take

Game Library: “Tag-Team Monologue”

A popular narrative short-form game for your collection.

Posted byimprovdrDecember 23, 2022December 23, 2022Posted 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”

“T” is for “Take”

Some hot takes about the art of focus takes.

Posted byimprovdrDecember 19, 2022December 23, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Focus, Give, Give and Take, Sharing Focus, Split Focus, T is for, TakeLeave a comment on “T” is for “Take”

“S” is for “Sharing Focus”

This “Sharing Focus” entry directs you to a variety of helpful strategies and techniques.

Posted byimprovdrAugust 15, 2022December 17, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Focus, Give, Give and Take, S is for, Sharing Focus, Shining, Split Focus, TakeLeave a comment on “S” is for “Sharing Focus”

Game Library: “Stop and Go”

A warm-up to stretch your give and take muscles…

Posted byimprovdrApril 8, 2022April 7, 2022Posted inImprov Games, Improv Terms and VocabularyTags:Abandon, Active Listening, Exercises, Give, Give and Take, Offer, Presence, Sharing Focus, Stop and Go, Take, Warm-upLeave a comment on Game Library: “Stop and Go”

“G” is for “Give”

Let’s take a look at some best practices designed to help us “Give” focus on stage…

Posted byimprovdrNovember 1, 2021December 17, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Focus, G is for, Give, Give and Take, Sharing Focus, Split Focus, TakeLeave a comment on “G” is for “Give”

“F” is for “Focus”

It’s time to put the spotlight on “Focus” and some simple ways to enable elegant “games of catch” in the words of the incomparable Gilda Radner.

Posted byimprovdrSeptember 27, 2021December 17, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:F is for, Focus, Give, Give and Take, Sharing Focus, Stage Picture, TakeLeave a comment on “F” is for “Focus”

“E” is for “Edits”

Edits come in many shapes and sizes. Here’s a working list of some options to help you craft and pace your improv action.

Posted byimprovdrJuly 12, 2021January 7, 2023Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Blackout, Clap In, E is for, Edits, Entrances, Exits, Focus, Give, Long-Form, Musician, Revolving Door, Run, Strike, Sweep, Tag, Take, TechniciansLeave a comment on “E” is for “Edits”

Commandment #2

It’s time to focus on, well, focus, the second Commandment of Theatresports.

Posted byimprovdrJune 22, 2020October 29, 2022Posted inImprov Terms and Vocabulary, Performance StrategiesTags:Commandments, Focus, Give, Give and Take, Sharing Focus, Split Focus, Stage Picture, TakeLeave a comment on Commandment #2
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