Greetings from JP!
As we are nearing the holy day of Eid al-Fitr, we wish you a joyous Eid full of blessings in advance. The long holiday is nearly upon us. It’s the perfect occasion to spend time with family, friends, or your hobbies. If you’re going out of town, please be mindful of the traffic and stay prepared.
MONTHLY FEATURE
As an art form, acting has different branches, approaches, and schools of thought. One of them is improv (improvisation) acting, where the actors are not given a script beforehand and they have to adapt to the situation as it develops.
Improv is perhaps most well-known for its comedic potential in improv comedy. In both the UK and the US, the TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” popularizes improv comedy. The show featured comedians in a series of improv games; the most common format had them acting out scenes according to a prompt.
These short improv games are also called short-form improv, typically taking from 2 to 5 minutes with a defined prompt/structure. Alongside it, there’s also long-form improv, which can even run up to 20 or even 30 minutes with minimal prompting. Long-form improv is typically seen as the more difficult of the two, as the actors have to keep track of the ongoing storyline and character traits while progressing the show.
But beyond its comedic value, improv is also an important tool in any theatrical performance. Live shows don’t always go to the script. Actors might forget their lines, set pieces or props might be misplaced, and so on; by having the acumen to improvise one’s lines to get to the next scene without breaking the current scene’s intended mood or meaning, an actor can help move the play along — often without the audience noticing that the show had gone off script.
Improv is also a good way to keep one’s wits sharp, build the good habit of paying attention to one’s fellow actors, and build confidence even when you don’t know what’s about to happen. That’s why improv games are often used in team-building sessions. But, most importantly, they can be really fun!
If you are an actor, or if building any of the above skills sounds good to you, why not try improv with your friends or family?
Here are some of our recommendations to get you started for a great month of April!
As we are nearing the holy day of Eid al-Fitr, we wish you a joyous Eid full of blessings in advance. The long holiday is nearly upon us. It’s the perfect occasion to spend time with family, friends, or your hobbies. If you’re going out of town, please be mindful of the traffic and stay prepared.
MONTHLY FEATURE
As an art form, acting has different branches, approaches, and schools of thought. One of them is improv (improvisation) acting, where the actors are not given a script beforehand and they have to adapt to the situation as it develops.
Improv is perhaps most well-known for its comedic potential in improv comedy. In both the UK and the US, the TV show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” popularizes improv comedy. The show featured comedians in a series of improv games; the most common format had them acting out scenes according to a prompt.
These short improv games are also called short-form improv, typically taking from 2 to 5 minutes with a defined prompt/structure. Alongside it, there’s also long-form improv, which can even run up to 20 or even 30 minutes with minimal prompting. Long-form improv is typically seen as the more difficult of the two, as the actors have to keep track of the ongoing storyline and character traits while progressing the show.
But beyond its comedic value, improv is also an important tool in any theatrical performance. Live shows don’t always go to the script. Actors might forget their lines, set pieces or props might be misplaced, and so on; by having the acumen to improvise one’s lines to get to the next scene without breaking the current scene’s intended mood or meaning, an actor can help move the play along — often without the audience noticing that the show had gone off script.
Improv is also a good way to keep one’s wits sharp, build the good habit of paying attention to one’s fellow actors, and build confidence even when you don’t know what’s about to happen. That’s why improv games are often used in team-building sessions. But, most importantly, they can be really fun!
If you are an actor, or if building any of the above skills sounds good to you, why not try improv with your friends or family?
Here are some of our recommendations to get you started for a great month of April!
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