Henken Bean, 2015

Practical Improvisation

So what is improvisation?

The Breakdown Components of Improv

MODE STRUCTURE ACTIONS CONDITIONS+ + +

The Breakdown Modes of Improv

SEEING

HEARING FEELING

SHARED QUALITIES• Commitment• Communication• Creation

The Breakdown Improv Structure

WHAT IS AN IMPROV STRUCTURE:Rules by which a group creates a united output.

Structures by Method Dance + Music ImprovEXAMPLE STRUCTURESynchronous movement with a rotating leader.

Structures by Method Extemporaneous Speaking EXAMPLE STRUCTURESpeak on a topic without time to prepare.

Structures by Method Visual Art ImprovEXAMPLE STRUCTUREHelp a medium do what it does best.

The Breakdown Core Actions

PASSIVE

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ACTIVE+

Decisively contributing in a direct way that builds upon the past and adds to the future. Contributing.

Purposely not contributing, in favor of active listening to the group. Listening.

OR

The Breakdown Conditions

PEOPLE STRUCTURE GOAL / OUTPUT+ +

Practical Applications

Practical Applications Brainstorming

Practical Applications Communication

Practical Applications Team Building

Refinement + Mastery

Refinement + Mastery Quick recovery from mistakes.

Refinement + Mastery Practice structures with a group.

Refinement + Mastery Optimize for variation.

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