Improv

Yes, And: The fundamental principle that drives improv acting. It means always agreeing with and building upon your partner's ideas.

Listening: An essential skill in improv, listening means being fully present in the moment and paying close attention to your scene partner's words, body language, and intentions.

Scene Work: The art of constructing a scene with a beginning, middle, and end, and creating compelling characters that drive the action.

Character Development: A crucial element of improv, in which an actor must create a believable and fully realized character in the moment.

Object Work: The art of manipulating imaginary objects in a scene to create a more immersive and convincing environment.

Emotional Connection: The ability to connect emotionally with your scene partner and convey authentic emotions to your audience.

Physicality: The use of body language, gestures, and movement to create a more dynamic and engaging performance.

Space Work: The art of creating a physical environment in which a scene takes place, using imaginary objects and physical movements to create a sense of place.

Improv Games: Popular exercises and activities used in improv training to help actors improve their skills and techniques.

Storytelling: The ability to create a compelling story in the moment, often with the help of other actors, using the principles of improv acting.

Short-form Improv: This is a type of improv that is seen in shows like "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" It involves quick, structured games and challenges that require actors to be creative on the spot.

Long-form Improv: This is a type of improv that is more narrative-based and long-lasting. Actors take suggestions from the audience to create a story or theme and will perform it on stage.

Theatresports: Theatresports is a competitive improv format that originated in Canada. Two teams will go head-to-head and compete in improv games, with the audience determining the winner.

Musical Improv: Musical improv is a form of improv where performers spontaneously create songs and lyrics with the help of a musician.

Playback Theatre: Playback theatre is a form of improv where actors will listen to stories from the audience and then recreate them on stage.

Improv Comedy: This is a type of improv that focuses on humor and making the audience laugh. It can include both short-form and long-form improv.

Improv Drama: Improv drama focuses more on serious or emotional scenes, unlike improv comedy.

Improv Games: Improv games can be both short-form and long-form and are designed to stimulate the creativity of the actors.

Improv Experimentation: This type of improv is often seen in workshops or rehearsals. Actors experiment with different techniques and styles to push their creativity and develop their skills.

Improv Therapy: Improv therapy uses improv techniques to help people overcome social anxiety, develop communication skills, and build confidence.