Improv Theater Review

Any dialog or action that advances the scene is called?

• physicalization

• a stage picture

• an offer

• status

• a plateau

Which of the following in NOT a common use for improv?

• Character building activities

• Audience entertainment

• Fixing an unexpected situation on stage

• Developing line memorization techniques

Rejecting your scene partner’s reality

• denying

• objective

• advancing

• endowing

Sarah and Adrianna are performing a scene together. Sarah says “WOW look at those odd looking purple and gold birds in the park.

Adrianna- Well there can’t be birds there because we’re on mars.

What is the problem with Adrianna’s response?

• she wasn't creative enough

• she didn't add anything to the scene

• she denied

• there was nothing wrong with the response

A scene partner says "I'm getting cold- let me borrow your coat" This is an example of...

• plateau

• hedging

• endowing

• subtlety

“Ella and Jay are lovers that got into a fight and then found out Ella is pregnant by the same guy Jay ...” served in the military with" is a good suggestion for an improv scene.

• True

• False

A vague opening to your improv scene is good, because it lets the audience use their imagination.

• True

• False

Identify whether or not the following are improv rules/tips/advice: "Be specific and provide colorful details."

• Yes

• No

A good practice for improv is to go home and write your jokes ahead of time.

• True

• False

Can the audience see everyone in the scene? Are there levels? Are actors balanced on stage?

• physicalization

• stage picture

• offer

• status

• plateau