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Improvisation
Improvise!
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In theatre, conversation between
characters is called dialogue
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Usually, the actors use a script,
which is a written copy of their
dialogue
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Actors can improvise though, which
means acting without a script
Improvisation
 Unrehearsed,
unscripted theatre
is called improvisation
 This
is when actors bring
imaginary circumstances to life
through action and dialogue
without a script
Improv. Acting
You will be working without a script
 You say whatever comes to mind in
response to the dialogue of others
 You make up the lines as you go along
 You have to learn to “think on your feet”
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Listening & Responding
These are the most important
acting fundamentals that
actors have to have in order
to perform improv.
Guidelines for Improv.
1.
Before you begin the scene, decide
who you are, what you want, and what
your relationship is to the other
characters
2.
Communicate that character to your
audience through your dialogue and
actions; make necessary changes in
your voice or body. “Become” the
character
3. Try hard to remain the same person
throughout the scene and don’t “break
character” or say or do something that is
not consistent with the role you are
creating. Laughing at yourself or others
during the scene is breaking character.
4. Begin your dialogue with enthusiasm
and confidence
5. Paying attention is very important in
improv., if you follow along and listen
you can respond appropriately.
Concentrate on what is being said, not
on yourself. You will be surprised how
easy it is to think of something to say in
response.
6. Remember to keep the dialogue
moving. Keep talking, long periods of
silence are boring to the audience.
7. Avoid “dead-end” words or phrases such as
“No.” “Ok.” and “So?” These stop the
dialogue and is difficult for others in the
scene to continue the conversation. Avoid
asking other characters questions that can
be answered with “yes” or “no”
8. Always look for a way to end the scene.
When the natural ending occurs, conclude
the scene.