Performing Arts
Explanation of improvisation rules - 'Accept', be open to a variety of ideas when improvising and give yourself to the performance. - 'Don't block', avoid using the word 'no' as it can cause your partner to struggle to continue. Also try to use lengthy sentences to give your partner time to think and make it easier for the improvisation to flow. - 'Don't put down', Rob explained that often in improvisation, actors will insult or 'put down' their fellow actor in order to receive what he described as 'cheap laughs'. Refrain from doing this. Important messages: Don't worry or panic about failures, evaluate and understand where you went wrong and use that to improve. Be aware of yourself and others when acting. It can be helpful to give yourself an environment when improvising. Beware of inhibitions! Students may decide to stay quiet due to the fear of being hum...