21. When “ Yes, and... ” is not used: Scene: Fun with Friends “ Are you ready to skate? ” “ What are you talking about? We ’ re not at a skating rink, we ’ re on a basketball court! ”
22. The scene is killed. A wall is put up and they are working against each other.
23. When “ Yes, and... ” is used: Scene: Fun with friends “ Are you ready to skate? ” “ ”
24. Scene can develop. They now have a place for the scene to go and are “ playing off each other ” --not against each other.
25. Try a scene of your own with and without “ Yes, and.... ” (without first)
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27. With an agenda: Scene: After School “ Did you see what Antonio did in math class today? ” “ Did I tell you I ’ m auditioning for American Idol? I ’ m going to sing Whitney Houston. ”
28. Without an agenda: Scene: After School “ Did you see what Antonio did in math class today? ” “ ”
31. When the humor is forced: Scene: At the Mall “ What do you think of this jacket? ” “ Burpppp. ”
32. Scene can ’ t develop. It may get a quick laugh but not much else.
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34. Without the active choice: Scene: After School “ We should go running later. ” “ Yes, but running is hard and I do get tired easily. ”
35. The active choice: Scene: After School “ Ready to run? ” “ Let ’ s go...(pant, pant) Hey, slow down will you? I think I (pant) am getting a (pant, pant) Ahhhhhh!!! ” (falls to ground clutching side)
36. Try a scene of your own with and without the active choice. (without first)
