by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Giberish, Improv Games, Orientation, Warm Up Games
Gibberish is used to communicate The mistake a lot of people make, is that gibberish is just a bunch of fun noise to be blathered and have some people make up what they can based on the attitude and gestures. Connecting their clever lines to some aspect of what...
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Orientation, Warm Up Games
Energy boost Drawing Objects in teams creates a lot of fun and great energy. Use it when energy is low or as a prelude to quick selection. Adjust as the equipment requires Two white boards and marker pens are a good way to do this game. Blackboards work too....
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Lecture / Explanation
On the Approval/Disapproval Syndrome, Sidecoaching and other ideas.
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Lecture / Explanation, The Where, Verbal Agility
Gary Schwartz discusses the value of Space as the material that we use to create objects and environments. Also we touch on the concept that words may be used to prevent the direct experiencing of what the word represents and trap you in ‘story’ rather...
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Giberish, Improv Games, The Spolin Players, Verbal Agility
Gibberish English The audience suggests who and where two players might be, while a third player/sidecoach switches them unexpectedly between English and Gibberish throughout the scene. Notes on Sidecoaching When sidecoaching Gibberish English, make sure you...
