Pairs Exercises
Pairs exercises focus on the fundamental unit of improv: two people building something together. They develop listening, responsiveness, and the ability to build a shared reality with a scene partner.
These work well for focused skill practice and can easily be run simultaneously across a whole group.
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.