Improvisational theatre is a form of performance where actors create dialogue and scenarios spontaneously without a script. It requires quick thinking and observation from actors to respond to situations and move the action forward through questions from other actors or the audience. Basic principles include using life experiences to develop characters and allowing creativity and expression of real emotions to build confidence.

2. A form of theatre where no script is used.
The actors create dialogue and action themselves or
take suggestions from the audience as they perform.
They employ humour and drama to create
entertainment.

3. One basic principle is that actors
will have to use his/ her whole
mind and experiences to develop
characters and scenarios.
It allows creativity beyond the
normal.
It facilitates the unblocking of real
emotions and the growth of self-
confidence.

5. 1. Spontaneous Improvisation
An immediate response to a situation
Requires quick and on the spot thinking.
Requires fast observation to the situation and
seeking clues to carry the work/ action forward.
Ideas are thus only formed when one hears
the response of another.

7. A theme/ topic is identified.
In pairs, teams speak to each
other using questions only to
respond.
Questions should stick to the
theme at hand and not be
repeated.
Any person who takes too long,
repeats a question response or do
not respond in question format is
out.

8. What can you
remember about
improvisation?
Think of an activity
could be considered a
spontaneous
improvisation. Record
this in your google
classroom.