When it comes down to it, its about you! what is your game plan for the scene? do you like to play, like to be in the spot
light? Improv is more then just the games and being on stage. Its
also about coping, decision making,
going for the funny, forcing your point or dropping it, being
steamrolled, or having your scene partner become so involved in their physical acting and taking command of the stage that they don't
really need you on stage.
Now we are taught to control these impulses so that its a balanced scene. every player
has just one golden rule, support your scene partner. Working together with you
build a story that is bigger and better then either could build on their own. The audience will love it and as a player your
will have fun! This is not to say that
the above items will not happen we are human, and things happen not ever scene your in will be Oscar winner. When these happen what do you do? do you drop your offer and follow your partners
idea and plan - not 100% you will
never go wrong as long as you fall back to "yes And" you
can yes and, and hold on to part of your offer or character. But when you come up to a partner that is steamrolling
and making it their scene and their agenda. The number one rule is kill them! find a reason to kill them. right
there in the middle of the stage. sounds
easy! know make it bold! and follow
threw with a reason for the killing them.
Every story needs an ending and every ending doesn't have to end happily
every after. some really good scenes
have ended on a players death bed! Remember that is your stage too. that is where you play! where you have joy
and discovery don't let anyone take that
from you. hold tight to the core rules of improv and have fun!
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