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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. C R O W
Character
Relationship
Objective
Where you are