by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Orientation, Sensory Awareness, Warm Up Games
A Quick and Simple Warm-up This can be done at student’s desks if in a classroom, or just before going on stage, or whenever. Coach yourself if you can. It creates mindfulness.
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Lecture / Explanation, Orientation, Refining Awareness, Sensory Awareness, Spacewalks, Warm Up Games
Playing in Slow Motion Slow motion is a great sidecoach to use when you are feeling urgent or panic in a scene. Coaching slow motion re-focuses the players and they have more time to see without stopping . Understanding the difference between true Slow Motion and...
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Orientation, Warm Up Games
High energy warm-up This children’s game is a favorite. Play for fun and whenever the class or workshop needs a boost to keep the energy and spirits high. The more groups, especially work groups play for even a few minutes a day, it strengthens bonds, creates...
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Lecture / Explanation, Sidecoaching, Space Objects
A discussion of our work in class on Detailing the Object and what makes a good sidecoach.
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Orientation, Viola Spolin, Warm Up Games
High energy warm-up Play for fun and also to get everyone used to seeing and using space objects. The fun is as important as the developing skill. But don’t make any recreational game into a “lesson”. It spoils the fun.
