Few games connect you to your partner as robustly as “Double Speak,” a short-form word-at-a-time mainstay known by many other names as well.
Tag Archives: Verbal Skills
Game Library: “Hesitation Speech”
A fun way to combine a little randomness with the high stakes of a public speech or event….
“O” is for “Offer”
In search of richer improv building blocks? Here are some ways to craft and inspire your offers…
Game Library: “Asides”
Considering the versatile dramatic conceit that is “Asides…”
Game Library: “Word Association”
Here are four well-worn variations of the classic “Word Association” warmup that can help launch you fearlessly into the here and now.
“L” is for “Levels”
Whether it’s staging, verbal choices, emotions or content, there are undoubtedly a lot of “Levels” to consider on the improv stage.
Game Library: “Subtitles”
“Subtitles” explores the frequently humorous disparity of what may become lost in translation as a movie moves from one language to another.
“G” is for “Gibberish”
By stripping away our ability to use our everyday language, and replacing our speech acts with gibberish, we often unlock the ability to say more by ironically saying (much) less.
“E” is for “Experts”
The persona of the “Expert” has a lot to offer in terms of confidence, precision and crafting our characters from a place of strength.
Game Library: “Verbal Freeze Tag”
“Verbal Freeze Tag” exercises helpful editing, listening and creativity skills.
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