by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Giberish, Improv Games, Verbal Agility
Direct translation vs Assumed or invented meaning In many improv troupes, gibberish is used as a ‘gimmick’. The gibberish is not translated accurately, but becomes fodder for clever jokes based on attitude and gesture. Note in this video when an...
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Refining Awareness, The Spolin Players, The Where, Who Games
Allowing Who (relationship) to reveal itself without telling We do not want to be told who we are in this game. We want to discover it by paying attention to how our fellow player relates to us. Often this is called ‘endowment’ but too often it is done by...
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Lecture / Explanation
Viola Spolin talks about her work in a rare video interview
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Lecture / Explanation, Viola Spolin
Paul Sills tells an anecdote about how Viola Spolin began writing her book.
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Orientation, Space Objects
Keep the ball in space Space objects is not pantomime (creating the illusion of objects) but the actual use of space as substance. Many people make the mistake of equating the two. Having been a professional mime for over 12 years before encountering Viola, I...
