Improv Exercises
One Word Story
Players stand in a circle and tell a story one word at a time. It demands deep listening and the willingness to let go of control.
Status Switch
Two players begin a scene with a clear high/low status dynamic, then find a moment to reverse it — revealing how status shapes behaviour.
Three Line Scenes
Scenes that last only three lines. Forces players to make strong, clear choices immediately — no warming up, no stalling.
Want Pursuit Scene
Players enter a scene with a specific want and pursue it honestly, learning to let desire drive behaviour rather than invention.
Yes And
The most essential improv exercise. Players practise accepting what their partner offers and adding something new to move the scene forward.
Zip Zap Zop
A classic circle game where players pass energy across the group with the words Zip, Zap, Zop — building focus and ensemble rhythm.
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