Improvisation
What is the two word rule associated with improv?
Yes, And?
Define Audience
The group of people gathered together to watch a performance
What are the rules during warm-ups?
No gum, no leaning on tables/walls/counters/chairs/etc., stay in the circle, etc.
Name one game we've used in class
Zip Zap Zop, Freeze, Mind Meld, etc.
Name the three groups in the theatre. What does each of them do?
Cast: Works onstage
Crew: Works backstage
Audience: Watches the performance
What part of the scene should you drop us into when you enter in Freeze?
The Climax/Problem
Define Ensemble
A group that works together for a common purpose.
What is it called when you push air through your relaxed lips? (These DO NOT use your voice!)
Lip Trills
What is the fourth thing you can say in "Zip Zap Zop" AND what does it do?
"Boing!" reflects the energy back to the person
What is one piece of information on the callboard?
Auditions, fundraiser, HPAC, etc.
What are some things you should do in an improv scene? (What does Ms. Clay look for in a performance?)
Movement, Speaking loud enough for the audience to hear, etc.
Define Improvisation
Unscripted acting
Demonstrate one of the stretches we use during warm-ups
Touch your toes, reach up high, stretch your neck, etc.
How do you play Freeze?
When freeze is called, the actors pause, someone is tapped out, the new actor drops us in at the climax of the scene
Name the musical this sound comes from:
Newsies
Name 3 problems we have used in improv scenes
Pirates looking for treasure, bug in the ice cream, etc.
Define Etiquette
The expectations for appropriate behavior while watching a performance.
Recite one of the tongue twisters we use during warm-ups
Selfish Shellfish, Red Leather/Yellow Leather, Moses Supposes, etc.
Why is it important to work with different people when playing games?
Meeting new people, you can't always choose who you work with in real life, etc.
Everyone plays "Mind Meld"
First group to get it wins the points!
Winner is....
Name the 5 elements of plot structure that we want to see in a scene.
Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution/Solution
Define Devise
Collaboratively creating a new work
Why do we do warm-ups?
To prepare the tools we use as actors!
What is the goal of the games we play in class?
To build our ensemble!
What musical did Ms. Clay's favorite warm-up come from?
Singing in the Rain