This improv exercise by Patricia Ryan Madson prompts students to contemplate the individuals who contributed to their journey. It encourages reflection on the diverse people who have influenced their path leading up to the present moment.
Activity for a large meeting or keynote
Situation You are talking at a large meeting or a conference. You are on stage. …
Be Obvious and Eliminate Fear
Eliminate fear and you are more creative When you are on stage… you are like an…
Bechdel Test for Our Improv Stories
Does your improv story pass the Bechdel Test? The Bechdel Test asks three easy questions…
Being Altered: It’s an improvisers job
Being Altered You’re on stage. The lights are in your eyes. You can hear the…
Campfire
Quick Description Improvisers stand in a circle around an imaginary campfire. Everyone reflects on the…
Can’t complete your own_____
Quick Description Players improvise a scene but can’t complete their own sentences. How to Play…
Card Status Murder
Quick Description Murder mystery improv scene. The characters’ status is assigned in secret by a…
Color Advance
Quick Description A player tells an improvised story while another player calls ‘advance’ to prompt…
Conflict: Is it necessary?
Conflict! That’s the necessary ingredient in ALL stories. Right? Well… let’s challenge that assumption. So often a…
Dance to make your partner happy
Quick Description Players in pairs. One player is the leader the other is the follower. …
Did-ya-ever… Improv Game
Quick Description Players create a story one word at a time that always starts with…
Ding Buzz — the Bell and Buzzer!
You may notice that some games rely on a bell and others rely on a…
Ding Yes and…
Yes and is a fundamental tool for improvisers. This simple idea allows players to build…
Find This… Improv Game for Remote Meetings
For remote meetings. Each person is asked to find something in their house that fits…
Finish the word
Finish the word offers insight and fun for all skill groups. Have the players stand in…