What is “long-form improvisation”?

Shortform improv consists of short scenes usually constructed from a predetermined game, structure, or idea and driven by an audience suggestion. Longform improv performers create shows in which short scenes are often interrelated by story, characters, or themes.

Improv Lesson Ideas:

• http://learnimprov.com/
• http://improvencyclopedia.org/
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Improv 12/11/17:

• Today you will be watching a series of Improv videos from the show "Who's Line is it Anyway?" You will be responsible for responding to the videos on the Google Classroom on the discussion thread.
• Improv Video Assignment

Welcome to Improv! This page will be used to list the current Improv strategies we are working on and provide links to games and activities if a substitute teacher is ever needed!

Google Classroom Code: qb9jxdt

Essential Rules for Improv:

• First Rule of Improv: Agree and say YES!
• Second Rule of Improv: Not only ay yes, but Yes, and...don't be afraid to contribute!
• Third Rule: Make statements! Whatever the problem, be part of the solution!
• Finally, there are no mistakes, only opportunities!

National Core Arts Standards for Theatre that we will focus on in this class:

• Cr1.1.1.8c. Envision and describe a scripted or improvised character’s inner thoughts and objectives in a drama/theatre work.

Cr.1.12b. Share leadership and responsibilities to develop collaborative goals when preparing or devising drama/theatre work.

Cr3.1.8. Refine effective physical, vocal, and physiological traits of characters in an improvised or scripted drama/ theatre work.

Pr4.1.8a. Explore different pacing to better communicate the story in a drama/theatre work.

Pr4.1.8b. Use various character objectives and tactics in a drama/theatre work to overcome an obstacle

Pr5.1.8a. Use a variety of acting techniques to increase skills in a rehearsal or drama/theatre performance