What is the basic improv principle for building on a partner's idea?
AnswerYes, and
'Yes, and' means accepting an offer and adding to it.
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7 fact-checked facts about improv theater, comedy and thinking on your feet, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What do improv performers often ask the audience for?
AnswerSuggestions
Audience suggestions spark scenes and keep them fresh.
Going deeper
Which Chicago troupe, founded in 1959, trained many famous comedians?
AnswerThe Second City
The Second City opened in Chicago in 1959.
Viola Spolin is best known for what?
AnswerDeveloping theater games that shaped improv
Her book 'Improvisation for the Theater' became a classic.
What is 'the Harold'?
AnswerA long-form improv format
The Harold weaves several scenes and themes into one piece.
Expert level
Keith Johnstone, author of 'Impro', created which competitive improv format?
AnswerTheatresports
Johnstone developed Theatresports in Calgary.
The commedia dell'arte character Arlecchino is known in English as what?
AnswerHarlequin
Arlecchino became Harlequin in English theater.
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