Improvisational comedy techniques. Play Improv Comedy Practice and Techniques trivia solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play.
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This two-word phrase, often called the golden rule of improv, requires performers to accept and build upon their scene partner's contributions.
In improv, this term describes any verbal or physical contribution a performer makes that their scene partner can respond to.
This improv venue, founded in Chicago in 1959 by Paul Sills, Bernie Sahlins, and Howard Alk, launched the careers of countless comedy legends.
When an improviser refuses to accept the reality established by their scene partner, they commit this improv cardinal sin.
This common improv format features two performers creating an entire scene or series of scenes without any other players.
This improv principle states that performers should react to situations as their character genuinely would, rather than going for easy jokes.
This physical improv technique involves creating invisible objects and environments through gesture and movement.
When improvisers bring back a joke, character, or reference from earlier in a show, they're performing this comedy technique.