What is Improv? Improvisation – The performance of a scene by actors with little or no advance preparation

Improvisation: “Everyone can act. Everyone can improvise. Anyone who wishes to can play in the theater.” Viola Spolin

The Basic Principles of Improv Never say “No.” Accept what is given and build from it Don’t try to be funny. You’ll find the best humor comes out of the relationships you create Trust that you have the imagination to make it work, and that others will jump in and help the scene along Choose to get involved in the scene. Change the stage picture. Justify behavior through action

The Basic Principles of Improv Give and take. Yield focus to others for the story’s sake Always have a reason to come on stage Give information and tell the story Stay in character and be sure your character has a stake in the scene. Think like the character. Give others on stage eye contact Always remember the CROW

C R O W Character Relationship Objective Where you are