Improv Part 4

Character- the people who are involved in the scene 5 Elements of Any Scene Character- the people who are involved in the scene Action- the movement in the scene Location- where the scene occurs Problem- the struggle the characters face Solution- the end result of the problem

Partner Dialogue You must create a short dialogue that includes all 5 elements of a scene. Character Action Location Problem Solution The tricky part: it must be three sentences or fewer!

Example of partner dialogue Partner A: Help, Bernie! I got my high heel stuck in this man hole cover. Partner B: No worries, Abby, I’m a fireman. Character- Bernie & Abby Action- Abby is stuck Location- (implied) on the street Problem- Abby’s high heel is stuck in the man hole cover Solution- Bernie is a firefighter

Location practice Locations can be implied based on our actions and interactions with other actors. Practice: you are going to “walk” around the room in a manner that reflects the location given to you by me (Ms. Dishman)

School Lunchroom Back of an ambulance In the desert Prom

Cemetery Bootcamp Wedding Ceremony Fortune Teller’s Shop

Scenes from a hat Scenes from a Hat Skit Video You will be assigned groups. Each group will draw out of the box a location. You need to create a short scene with that location as a setting. All members of your group must participate equally. Consider what character, action, problem, and solution would best fit that location. Scenes from a Hat Skit Video

How is location important to a scene’s success? Explain. Journal 4 How is location important to a scene’s success? Explain.