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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3 X different
Two people face each other. Round 1 They mutually count repeatedly "one", "two", "three". Automatically the start with "one" changes: ...
An illustration
In this game, two or three players are involved. So the game begins with a member of the audience go on the stage, and a second or thi...
Bench takeover
The park bench is the ultimate test for any improviser. Two worlds collide here: the pure openness of the person sitting and the creative...
Character exercise (character switch)
All go through the room, each with a certain character. Whenever you meet, you speak two sentences together, and the character is slowly ...
Gibberish Circle
All players form a circle. One of them steps into the center and explains through some gestures something in gibberish. After the player ...
He said, she said
A "schizo exercise" (or a synchro-related game) for two players. The rules determine that each player can speak freely, but cannot act fr...
La Ronde
The Round Dance follows the model of the same name from Arthur Schnitzler. In this play, different characters appear on the stage one aft...
New Choice
Rules Players perform a scene based on an audience suggestion. At any point during the scene, the Host may blow a whistle and call for a...
Peculiar neighbor
The players stand in a circle. In turn, each one respectively turns to his neighbor and says anything unusual/absurd /incredible that wil...
Slow-motion Rumble
The players are having a pantomimic brawl in slow motion. The gestures and facial expressions are expansive and often a little exaggerate...
Steal the Hat
Deux joueurs ou plus sont sur scène et développent une scène simple. Chaque joueur porte un chapeau. L'objectif des joueurs est de voler ...
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre is home to all things comedy and we offer improv classes in Los Angeles and New York City. Our extensive...
Vocal Chain
This exercice is suitable for a large group. The players stand in a circle. The game master sends two vowels into the circle. Initially ...