And The Winner Is...
Commedia
dell'Arte
Name that Game
Chapter and Verse
100

T/F: Improv is fully scripted.

What is FALSE?

100

This character category includes El Dottore and Magnifico.

What are the MASTERS?

100

This is the country where Commedia began.

What is ITALY?

100

A basic warm up to build ensemble, vocal work and focus.

What is ZIP ZAP ZOP?

100

The most basic improv rule.

What is YES, AND?

200

One way to quickly establish character is to go for the ______________________, as in Commedia.

What is STEREOTYPE? (STOCK CHARACTER)

200

This character category includes Columbina and Brighella.

What are the SERVANTS?

200

This is an established, physical comedy bit, inserted as the actors desired.

What is LAZZI?

200

A duet game, that builds on the three rules of the comic scene, and jumps off physical poses.

What is FREEZE TAG?

200

Del Close of ImprovOlympics said, "___________________ is the one rule that can never be broken."

What is AGREEMENT?

300

Ideas that partners give you in Improv are called...

What are OFFERS?

300

This character category includes Flavio and Isabella.

What are the LOVERS?

300

This is a physical prop, used as a weapon and for its sound.

What is a SLAPSTICK?

300

A vocal game, usually played w/ 3 people, using ideas of Grammelot in conversation.

What is GIBBERISH?

300

Making mistakes is a gift in Improv. It pushes the performer to not...

self-edit or self-judge?

400

T/F: Improv is a skill valuable only used in a theatrical world.

What is FALSE?

400

This is the 'lowest' category of characters.

What are the ZANNI?

400

This is the nonsense language used in Commedia.

What is GRAMMELOT?

400

This is a game which requires players to converse with a inquiry only?

What is QUESTIONS ONLY?

400

Truth in Comedy started with this basic rule. Don't go for the joke. Because...

What is HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY?

500

The most important skill for an improv performer.

What is LISTENING?

500

This Commedia character has come across to modern comedy as Bart Simpson.

Who is HARLEQUIN/ARLECCHINO?

500

This is a 1920's silent movie star who used Commedia principles in his comedy.

Who is BUSTER KEATON? (or CHARLIE CHAPLIN)

500

This was the class favorite, except someone was always coming in with a late pass.

What is SORRY BOSS, I'M LATE?

500

Define C.O.R.E.

What are Character/Objective/Relationship/Environment?

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