The Stage and the School

Chapter 1: Improvisation

Short Answer

Read each question below and answer accordingly.

1.
What is the "illusion of the first time"? How does improvisation help actors achieve that goal?
2.
What is the difference between a character-centered approach to telling a story and a situation-centered approach?
3.
Briefly summarize the steps in the motivated sequence and give appropriate examples.
4.
If a friend were about to perform an improvisation, what tips would you give to help the friend improvise successfully?
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