T/F: Improv is fully scripted.
What is FALSE?
This character category includes El Dottore and Magnifico.
What are the MASTERS?
This is the country where Commedia began.
What is ITALY?
A basic warm up to build ensemble, vocal work and focus.
What is ZIP ZAP ZOP?
The most basic improv rule.
What is YES, AND?
One way to quickly establish character is to go for the ______________________, as in Commedia.
What is STEREOTYPE? (STOCK CHARACTER)
This character category includes Columbina and Brighella.
What are the SERVANTS?
This is an established, physical comedy bit, inserted as the actors desired.
What is LAZZI?
A duet game, that builds on the three rules of the comic scene, and jumps off physical poses.
What is FREEZE TAG?
Del Close of ImprovOlympics said, "___________________ is the one rule that can never be broken."
What is AGREEMENT?
Ideas that partners give you in Improv are called...
What are OFFERS?
This character category includes Flavio and Isabella.
What are the LOVERS?
This is a physical prop, used as a weapon and for its sound.
What is a SLAPSTICK?
A vocal game, usually played w/ 3 people, using ideas of Grammelot in conversation.
What is GIBBERISH?
Making mistakes is a gift in Improv. It pushes the performer to not...
self-edit or self-judge?
T/F: Improv is a skill valuable only used in a theatrical world.
What is FALSE?
This is the 'lowest' category of characters.
What are the ZANNI?
This is the nonsense language used in Commedia.
What is GRAMMELOT?
This is a game which requires players to converse with a inquiry only?
What is QUESTIONS ONLY?
Truth in Comedy started with this basic rule. Don't go for the joke. Because...
What is HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY?
The most important skill for an improv performer.
What is LISTENING?
This Commedia character has come across to modern comedy as Bart Simpson.
Who is HARLEQUIN/ARLECCHINO?
This is a 1920's silent movie star who used Commedia principles in his comedy.
Who is BUSTER KEATON? (or CHARLIE CHAPLIN)
This was the class favorite, except someone was always coming in with a late pass.
What is SORRY BOSS, I'M LATE?
Define C.O.R.E.
What are Character/Objective/Relationship/Environment?