Improv, Beat by Beat 02 – Game – Playing the Game
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Jun 27, 2017 The podcast explores the concept of 'game' in improv and its importance in scene development. It discusses embracing the unknown and making unexpected moves to create magical moments. The speakers also discuss absurd problems between roommates and the dynamics of improvisational openings. Lydia Hensler talks about the significance of game and the evolution of improv concepts.
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Chicago vs. UCB
- Alex Dixon initially struggled with improv in Chicago, feeling like she ran out of material and didn't understand "game."
- UCB's vocabulary helped her understand that "game" was what she'd been trying to do all along, just without the right words.
Explain Game Clearly
- When people freeze up at the word "game," use alternative phrasing like "the fun thing."
- Focus on what was enjoyable or repeated in the scene, as that often points to the game.
Resting the Game
- Avoid immediately heightening game; allow for rests to explore and surprise yourself.
- Resting creates opportunities for discovery and more organic heightening.