LEARNING GOAL: Define "Point of Focus," the mythical 5th Principle of Improvisation.
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DO NEXT: Classroom Expectations 1) Focus on the performer 2) Sit somewhere new 3) Full effort every day 4) Always say "yes" DEFINE: Point of Focus What is the one thing you need to concentrate on in order to be successful for a game? WARM UP: Squirt Reflect --> What's your point of focus during this game? PLAY: Spelling Bee Reflect --> What's your point of focus during this game? PLAY: Freeze (if time allows)
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LEARNING GOAL: Complete Principles of Improvisation Reflection
DO NOW: Ticket In What are the four Principles of Improvisation? DO NEXT: Classroom Expectations 1) Focus on the performer 2) Sit somewhere new 3) Full effort every day 4) Always say "yes" OBSERVE: Party Quirks See: What character choices do you see the performers making? Think: What makes this game entertaining? Wonder: What could make it more entertaining? STUDIO TIME: 20 minutes Principles of Improvisation Reflection PLAY: Party Quirks STUDIO TIME: 10:45 Principles of Improvisation Reflection GAMES WE HAVE PLAYED: Dog & Bone * Hep * Who Started the Motion * Freeze * Double Blind Freeze * Zombie Tag * Machines * Mirrors * What Are You Doing * Ip Man * Chain Murder * Object Pass * Pirate Ship * Two Line Scene * Yes, And… * Conduct a Story * Group Counting * Group Storytelling * Dimestore Novelist * How Long Can You Speak * Dr. Know It All * One Word At a Time * Everybody Who LEARNING GOAL: Practice improvisational skills.
DO NOW: Ticket In What is a sentence that you wouldn't expect to hear someone say unless something very strange was happening. DO NEXT: Classroom Expectations 1) Focus on the performer 2) Sit somewhere new 3) Full effort every day 4) Always say "yes" WARM UP: Hep PLAY: Lines From a Hat (whole group) PLAY: Lines From a Hat (groups of three) 3 performers, 3 audience members, 1 facilitator OBSERVE: Party Quirks PLAY: Party Quirks STUDIO TIME: 10:45 Principles of Improvisation Reflection GAMES WE HAVE PLAYED: Dog & Bone * Hep * Who Started the Motion * Freeze * Double Blind Freeze * Zombie Tag * Machines * Mirrors * What Are You Doing * Ip Man * Chain Murder * Object Pass * Pirate Ship * Two Line Scene * Yes, And… * Conduct a Story * Group Counting * Group Storytelling * Dimestore Novelist * How Long Can You Speak * Dr. Know It All * One Word At a Time * Everybody Who LEARNING GOAL: Learn another scene-based improv game.
DO NOW: Ticket In What is a sentence that you wouldn't expect to hear someone say unless something very strange was happening. DO NEXT: Classroom Expectations 1) Focus on the performer 2) Sit somewhere new 3) Full effort every day 4) Always say "yes" WARM UP: What Are You Doing With initials. PLAY: Questions Only Observations. What makes this game difficult? PLAY: Lines From a Hat STUDIO TIME: 10:45 Principles of Improvisation Reflection GAMES WE HAVE PLAYED: Dog & Bone * Hep * Who Started the Motion * Freeze * Double Blind Freeze * Zombie Tag * Machines * Mirrors * What Are You Doing * Ip Man * Chain Murder * Object Pass * Pirate Ship * Two Line Scene * Yes, And… * Conduct a Story * Group Counting * Group Storytelling * Dimestore Novelist * How Long Can You Speak * Dr. Know It All * One Word At a Time * Everybody Who LEARNING GOAL: Be in the moment. Commit to the scene.
DO NOW: Classroom Expectations 1) Focus on the performer 2) Sit somewhere new 3) Full effort every day 4) Always say "yes" CONNECT/EXTEND/CHALLENGE: Keegan-Michael Key on working with scene partners. WARM UP: What Are You Doing Add a twist... Initials. PLAY: Freeze STUDIO TIME: 10:45 Principles of Improvisation Reflection GAMES WE HAVE PLAYED: Dog & Bone * Hep * Who Started the Motion * Freeze * Double Blind Freeze * Zombie Tag * Machines * Mirrors * What Are You Doing * Ip Man * Chain Murder * Object Pass * Pirate Ship * Two Line Scene * Yes, And… * Conduct a Story * Group Counting * Group Storytelling * Dimestore Novelist * How Long Can You Speak * Dr. Know It All * One Word At a Time * Everybody Who LEARNING GOAL: Practice Principles of Improvisation
DO NOW: Ticket In When was the last time you were in a situation that you chose to "say yes" even though it wasn't your ideal? DO NEXT: Classroom Expectations 1) Focus on the performer 2) Sit somewhere new 3) Full effort every day 4) Always say "yes" WARM UP: Zombie Tag PLAY: Chain Murder IF TIME ALLOWS: Freeze STUDIO TIME: 10:45 Principles of Improvisation Reflection TICKET OUT: What games would you like to try that might push you out of your comfort zone? GAMES WE HAVE PLAYED: Dog & Bone * Hep * Who Started the Motion * Freeze * Double Blind Freeze * Zombie Tag * Machines * Mirrors * What Are You Doing * Ip Man * Chain Murder * Object Pass * Pirate Ship * Two Line Scene * Yes, And… * Conduct a Story * Group Counting * Group Storytelling * Dimestore Novelist * How Long Can You Speak * Dr. Know It All * One Word At a Time * Everybody Who LEARNING GOAL: Practice Principles of Improvisation
DO NOW: Classroom Expectations 1) Focus on the performer 2) Sit somewhere new 3) Full effort every day 4) Always say "yes" WARM UP: Zombie Tag PLAY: Dog & Bone Pre-Reflection What made the game challenging? What made it frustrating? IF TIME ALLOWS: Chain Murder STUDIO TIME: 10:45 Principles of Improvisation Reflection GAMES WE HAVE PLAYED: Dog & Bone * Hep * Who Started the Motion * Freeze * Double Blind Freeze * Zombie Tag * Machines * Mirrors * What Are You Doing * Ip Man * Chain Murder * Object Pass * Pirate Ship * Two Line Scene * Yes, And… * Conduct a Story * Group Counting * Group Storytelling * Dimestore Novelist * How Long Can You Speak * Dr. Know It All * One Word At a Time * Everybody Who LEARNING GOAL: Begin reflecting on Principles of Improvisation.
DO NOW: Ticket In What's a game that you would want to play that shows your improvisation skills? DO NEXT: Classroom Expectations 1) Focus on the performer 2) Sit somewhere new 3) Full effort every day 4) Always say "yes" STUDIO TIME: 15 Minutes Principles of Improvisation Reflection PLAY: Dog & Bone Pre-Reflection What made the game challenging? What made it frustrating? TICKET OUT: Fist to Five How are your improvisation skills? LEARNING GOAL: Collaborate with a group. Watch for patterns.
DO NOW: When have you had to do close observation, paying attention to small changes? WARM UP: Hep GAME #1: Who Started the Motion? GAME #2: Dog & Bone GAME #3: Freeze TICKET OUT: What was your strategy for one of the games today? LEARNING GOAL: Be in the moment. Commit to the scene.
DO NOW: Classroom Expectations 1) Focus on the performer 2) Sit somewhere new 3) Full effort every day 4) Always say "yes" CONNECT/EXTEND/CHALLENGE: Jason Mantzoukas on comedy in improv. WARM UP: Slow Motion Race PLAY: Zombie Tag PLAY: Freeze TICKET OUT: Which principle of improvisation was most important and WHY? |
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