Improv
What is a Scene?
A short moment in a story
What is a symbol?
Something that represents something else
Choose one person to act out three emotions. Your team must guess the emotions correctly.
Example: Sadness, Fear, Shock
What are the components of a story?
Beginning, middle, end
Name ONE way to show emotion without talking
Facial expression / movement / posture
Name ONE thing that makes a scene clear
Body language / facial expressions / reactions
What could this symbol represent? 🔥
Anger / passion / energy
Which emotion fits best with this situation:
“You forgot your homework”
Nervous/worried
What do you call something that goes wrong in a story?
The problem
What does it mean to “react” in a scene?
Respond to what’s happening
What is the number one rule in improv?
"YES AND"...
Can a symbol have more than one meaning? Give an example.
Yes
What emotion might this show? 🌧️
Sadness/Gloomy
True or False: A story can be told without words.
True
Why is body language important in silent scenes?
It helps the audience understand the story
Why is teamwork important in improv?
Teamwork helps the scene make sense
Act what this symbol might represent: đź’”
Sadness/Heartbreak
Why are facial expressions important?
They help show emotion clearly
What does a story show over time?
Change
What makes body language CLEAR?
Big movements / strong choices