Guidelines for Comedy Improv

• Never deny - instead use "Yes, and...", never ask a question as a retort, never dictate or break “reality”.
• Don’t Anticipate.
• Support your partner(s).
• Show us… don’t tell us!
• Is an ensemble effort… learn your partners’ strengths.
• Let things flow.
• Improv is NOT competitive!
• Acting violence must be in SLOW motion. Use visual cues.
• Don’t try to joke – use a throught provoking situation. The comedy will flow.
• Add conflict, develop your character, find an activity in the moment.
• Listen, stay in focus, play the moment, don’t plan what to say, play the scene legitimately.
• Traffic Pattern: Front: New scene. Rear: Enter scene. Side: Split scene

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