Improv Concepts
The attitude improvisers give one another onstage.
What is, "imma make you look good,"
or
"you are more important than me."
This is the catalyst that changes the lives of the Younger Family.
What is a ten thousand dollar insurance check?
Why Were You Late, Crime (LAW) and Press Conference are examples of this kind of improv game.
What are endowments?
During the first poker scene, Vinnie needs to leave a this time.
What is twelve o' clock?
After the setup, this major story beat sets the action in motion.
What the catalyst or the inciting incident?
The core tenant of improv that ensures acceptance of performer offerings.
What is, "yes and..."
Ruth strongly considers getting this procedure due to their lack of money and her marital problems with Walter.
What is an abortion?
A chemistry term that refers to the time required for a substance to reduce to fifty percent of its initial value is also the name of this signpost game.
What is Half-Life.
The birdlike last name of Cecily and Gwendolyn.
What is Pigeon?
Audiences share this back and forth feeling along with the actors as they go on their journey.
What is hope vs. fear?
What is justification?
Joseph Asagai is from this African nation.
What is Nigeria?
This games takes a well known children's story and turns it into Springer.
What is Fairy Tale Talk Show?
Felix makes crazy moose call sounds in a crowded restaurant to do this.
What is unblock his ears.
This concept is key to a character's development throughout the story.
What is want vs. need?
You should establish these when playing a game wherein the scene is played multiple times.
What are signposts?
This possession of Lena's is a recurring symbol of growth and hope.
What is a potted plant?
This founder of modern improvisational theatre started as a social worker.
Who is Viola Spolin?
This is the kind of pasta that gets thrown against the wall.
What is linguine?
The period of time where the characters deal with the consequences of the All is Lost moment.
What is The Dark Night of the Soul?
Improvisers in a scene should establish these four things as soon as possible.
What are character, relationship, location and a problem?
These four words, delivered powerfully from Walter, mark the climax of the play.
What is, "we don't want your money."
The first improv theatre company that began in the 1950's is still in operation today in Chicago.
What is The Second City?
During their big fight, there is a big status shift when Felix puts this on Oscar.
What is a curse.
The beginning, middle and end of a story is better described with these three words.
What is thesis, antithesis and synthesis?