Improv, Beat by Beat 23 – Coaching, Part 2
Feb 1, 2019
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Will Hines
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Liz Noth
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Johnna Scrabis
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Lindsay Calleran
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Sebastian Conelli
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Jenny St. Angelo
In this lively discussion, coaches Jenny St. Angelo, Sebastian Conelli, Lindsay Calleran, Johnna Scrabis, Liz Noth, and Will Hines dive into the art of structuring effective practice sessions. They explore the balance between physicality and vocal exercises, revealing how silent scenes can spark creativity and emotional connections. The conversation also touches on the challenges of fostering team dynamics, offering insights into feedback techniques and the importance of a supportive environment for blossoming improv talent.
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Warm, Diagnose, Drill, Test
- Start rehearsals with physical, vocal, and short brain warmups and then run a set to diagnose group issues.
- Build an exercise that targets the diagnosed problem and immediately apply it in sets to test transfer.
Use Silent Scenes To Force Physicality
- Use silent scenes to force physical choices and immediate cause-and-effect reactions instead of relying on language.
- Let physical behavior define character and sustain scenes without requiring beginning-middle-end narration.
Move From External Details To Personal Opinion
- Turn small, external observations into personal opinions quickly to create playable stakes.
- Focus on how props or clothing relate to the person's identity to generate behavior and choices.