Learning improv

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IMPROVISATION
...the portrayal of a character or a scene without preparation.

A good Improv performer can say the most with the least
Using few props or aids --In a limited amount of time

In a play, the "Illusion of the First Time" fades, and Improvisation lets you see how important it is to retain that sparkle and freshness.

Plays can either be Character Centered or Situation Centered.

Character Centered: focuses on character or group of characters who experience different situations one after another.






Situation Centered: focuses on a single situation or series of situations and places characters into he situation to show how different personalities respond.

When something happens, we go through a Motivation Sequence.

1. Experience stimulus
2. Idea connect - brain registers stimulus
3. Body responds - chest, eyes, reflexes
4. React vocally or physically

In an Improvisation you must answer these questions for yourself and for the audience:
1. Who am I?
2. What kind of person am I?
3. How am I different / same as the other characters?
4. What do I want?
5. Where was I prior to this?

Every class will begin with a warm-up:
1) Relaxation Exercise
2) Yoga
3) Mind Exercise
4) Meditation
5) Physical warm-up

TRUST EACH OTHER! -
Don't be embarrassed…EVERYONE will be doing embarrassing things
The ones who are in the WRONG…will be the ones who are NOT embarrassed