Improv Exercises
Here you can find a collection of exercises for improv theatre. These exercises are intended to train specific aspects and skills in a targeted manner. The transition from exercises to games is fluid. What is still an exercise for one, the other brings as a game on stage. Please do not take over the individual exercises blindly, but think about the goals and intentions of each exercise.
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Experience
Energy
Bell Tower
The group forms a circle, everyone puts their arms around their neighbors. All look down at the center of the circle. Swaying gently in r...
Circle Crawl
6-14 players sit in a circle on the floor. After a quiet moment (perhaps a breathing exercise), anyone who feels the impulse slowly and l...
Human Wall
For larger groups (10+). All players except one line up against a wall. Player A stands facing them at a distance, then runs toward the w...
Leading Exercises
Pair exercises where one player closes their eyes and the other leads them through the room in various ways: Leading by the hand Leadin...
Trust Fall
Small group: Three players. One stands between the others, closes eyes, goes stiff, and slowly falls forward. The player in front catches...