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| Improv 4 Kids Study Guides and Teaching Resources: We have created these study guides for your students so their experience with IMPROV 4 KIDS is eductional. For many students that see the show live NYC, it is the first time attending a professional off-broadway or broadway style show. These guides can be used directly by the teachers so that the students can gain a better understanding about the art of improvisation. Download FULL Study Guides & PDF Files: Improv Study Guide Glossary of Improv Terms Improv Word-Find Puzzle (FUN!) Theatre & improv Games Acting & Directing Basics History of Improv Glossary of Terms and Concepts: IMPROVISATION THEATRE is when actors spontaneously create a monologue, scene or play without a script. In some cases like jazz improvisation, actors will take a theme or suggestion to develop new work. YES AND.... Rule Number One: Accept your scene partner's offer; then, respond with detailed offers that build and support your fellow players offers. Conceptual NOs and BUTs stop the action. Beginning students often go for the joke or sell out thier partner by negating offers, thus bringing scenes to a screeching halt. GIVE AND TAKE Improvised dialogue going back and fourth between the players with a balance of exchange or ideas. BLOCKING Rejecting information or ideas offered by another players. Avoid negating what the other person has already established in the scene. Exp: PLAYER 1: Look at my nice new car! PLAYER 2: That's not your car that's your dog!! CONFLICT GOOD/ARGUING BAD The best comedy and drama both derive from great conflict. The worst (with rare exceptions) comes from bickering back and forth minute details. With improvisation, arguing details becomes petty. Rather than demading "I'm right", try to resolve the conflict. PANTOMIME Use your space and define your environments, characters, and actions using physical gestures and committing to the scene head to toe. Avoid being a "talking head". Physical activities and choices take us "out of our heads". QUESTIONS Rephrase questions as a detailed statement by answering your own question and adding details to your motivation. Most questions are usually a sign o fplayers relying on their scene partners to carry a story. "Whis is that" should be something like "That is a very exquisite flower you have there." / "Where are we?" could be "It sure is cold in this musty old apartment" ASK FOR is a question of statement posed to the audience looking for a suggestion for scene topics STAYING "IN THE MOMENT" Just like with scripted material it's important to be prepared, listen and focus on the current moment. Listen and respond to your scene partner. Planning ahead takes you out of the moment resulting in many missed opportunities for humor. Try not to focus on quick zingers and punchlines by creating a unique situation through details and activity. NOTE: Improv theatre is a must for every performer but also valuable to countless other professionals. IMPROV4 Kids, Eight is NEVER Enough and other companies help numerous professionals develop better sales, service, communication, leadership and public speaking. Improvisation through Teambuilding workshops and shows have helped doctors, teachers, corporate executives, and many more. In every field, the ability to communicate, think creatively and on one's feet enhances the chances for success. |
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