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BYU Theatre Education

Improvisation Unit

by Allison Rex

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Improvisation Unit

5: Rules Reviewed

May 05, 2015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will interpret and apply the 8 guidelines of improv by creating a 2 minute skit and game that demonstrates the guidelines given.
1 Min Read
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3: Creating Character

May 05, 2015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will apply their understanding of character by creating a list of standards of characters and reflecting on their experience.
3 Min Read
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2: Show, Don’t Tell

May 05, 2015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will apply their understanding of showing in improv by participating in “Party Quirks” and reflecting on their experience.
4 Min Read
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6: Performances

May 05, 2015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will demonstrate their understanding of the rules of improv by participating in a final improv performance/competition.
1 Min Read
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4: Scene Disaster!

May 05, 2015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will apply their knowledge of improvisation in a performance setting by performing a scene with obstacles.
3 Min Read
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1: Intro to Improvisation

May 05, 2015 12:00 AM
Objective Students will apply their understanding of the basics of improvisation by identifying improv skills in a film and defining guidelines.
5 Min Read
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