Acting Improv: Improvisation Games
Games where stories are created from improvisation in this acting class. We establish rules, accept a suggestion (theme), and let our imagination work. Great class for shy students and for those who want to learn how to think quickly.
Ms. Lambert
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(110)
What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Improvisational theatre or IMPROV ACTING - often called improvisation or improv, is a form of theatre (often comedy). Most of all of what is performed is unplanned or unscripted, created spontaneously by the performers. In this class, we will play "improv games" and create our stories based on randomized suggestions. The teacher explains the rules and organizes the students to make sure everyone participates. We move from one game to the next after 5-8 minutes to keep the class fun and dynamic. Each game helps develop skills - confidence, wit, clear speech, etc. No experience is required. Although improv is known as theater, non-actors love it as a hobby because it is fun and can make friends. The first week of the month: Improv Games- "Ice Breaker" + "Five Things" + "One Word at a Time." The second week of the month: Improv Games- "Warm-up" + "Swap this" + "Interrupt the monologue." The third week of the month: Improv Games- "Team Building" + "Yes, and..." + "Think quick." The fourth week of the month: Improv Games- "Accepting suggestions" + "Relate and Build." The fifth week of the month: Improv Games- "Best of improv games." As the course goes on, we will rotate with the same exercises and add more as the students get better at them. *When taking an acting class, participation is important. Learners must have their cameras turned on. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Keywords: performance arts, Acting, comedy, classes for kids, interactive games, play, improvisation, improv
Learning Goals
Students will learn to be spontaneous and trust their instincts (which helps with confidence).
They will learn how to improvise using their active listening skills, attention, and creativity.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
We may share a short YouTube video to review some basic rules of improv at the beginning of the class.
Joined November, 2020
4.8
110reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am an award-winning actress and also a homeschooling mother of 2 kids, ages 12 and 8.
I am on my third year teaching on Outschool with a high satisfaction rate.
I teach:
- Acting
- Life Skills
- Digital Skills
- Portuguese
- Gaming
I am passionate about helping learners feel comfortable in situations where they used to feel insecure - that is the main reason I teach and love doing what I do. Especially at Outschool, where learners can reach me from anywhere in the globe!Reviews
Live Group Class
$11
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-12
4-8 learners per class
