Improvisation Rules
Be sure to:
- AGREE! Agree & listen carefully! Make your partner look good
- "YES, AND..." Take responsibility for moving the scene forward. Always add to what has been said! Give ideas and suggestions. Remember there are only mistakes--only happy accidents!
- SPEAK IN STATEMENTS! Don’t respond with a question. Move the scene forward!
- NAME IT! Don't be vague or unclear. Name what you have in your hand. Name the person in front of you. Name the place you are!
- USE PHYSICALITY! Be physically active to find new happy accidents.
In other words...be sure NOT to do the following:
- Don’t negate anything your partner says. Always say “yes”.
- Don’t steal the show.
- Don’t ignore or deny your partner. Be inclusive.
- Don’t change the storyline....go with what's been given! Take cues from your partner!
