Whether it’s staging, verbal choices, emotions or content, there are undoubtedly a lot of “Levels” to consider on the improv stage.
Tag Archives: Verbal Skills
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.
Game Library: “Should’ve Said”
“Should’ve Said” playfully provides characters with that rare opportunity to have a second (or perhaps third…) chance.
Game Library: “Song Cue”
This addition to the Game Library is a musical improv mainstay, “Song Cue.” That sounds like a blog…
Game Library: “Point/Counterpoint”
With a playful edge, “Point/Counterpoint” satirizes the state of political discourse and polarization.
Commandment #8
“To wimp is to show thy true self.”
Game Library: “Sentences”
“Sentences” is a short-form game that encourages you to really get the most out of each and every word. If you can struggle with waffling, it’s definitely worth a look.