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...
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Orientation, Space Objects
Keep the Object in space Using slips of paper, as Viola suggests in the book, is to keep students from pre-planning (playwriting) Audience Players will see the difference In the evaluation you ask players was the object in the space or in your head? Audience,...
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Orientation, Space Objects, Warm Up Games
Part of a Whole: Activity (WHAT) “Show, don’t tell.” “See what’s going on and join in.” “Become part of the whole!” As Viola says in the book, this group interaction should create flow and energy. Repeat the game until...
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, Sidecoaching, Space Objects
Making the Invisible, Visible This is the first attempt with Difficulty with a Small Object. The group is new to this and we will return to this later when the group has had more time with Space to see the difference. I watch for focus on the problem and coach to put...
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Lecture / Explanation, Orientation, Sidecoaching, Space Objects
Making the Invisible Visible This is a very important exercise. Space is the most neglected aspect in Improvisation. I stress it, because beyond seeing, it requires strong focus and goes a long way to create a compelling stage reality. In this video, I demonstrate and...
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Improv Games, Sidecoaching, Space Objects, The Spolin Players, The Where
On Building and Using the Where “Many actors find it difficult to “reach beyond their noses” and must be freed for a wider physical relationship with the environment.” Improvisation for the Theater Most modern improv practice puts very little...
by Gary Schwartz | Oct 18, 2018 | Follow the Follower, Improv Games, Lecture / Explanation, Refining Awareness, Sidecoaching, Space Objects, Theory
Intuition vs. Intellect: A discussion of Yes, And… & More Improv rules like Yes, and… and Make Your Partner Look Good, makes for some wonderful improvisational moments, but is limited. The dimension of Space is often left out and the connection between...
