practical improvisation
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Henken Bean, 2015
Practical Improvisation
So what is improvisation?
The Breakdown Components of Improv
MODE STRUCTURE ACTIONS CONDITIONS+ + +
The Breakdown Modes of Improv
SEEING
HEARING FEELING
SHARED QUALITIES• Commitment• Communication• Creation
The Breakdown Improv Structure
WHAT IS AN IMPROV STRUCTURE:Rules by which a group creates a united output.
Structures by Method Dance + Music ImprovEXAMPLE STRUCTURESynchronous movement with a rotating leader.
Structures by Method Extemporaneous Speaking EXAMPLE STRUCTURESpeak on a topic without time to prepare.
Structures by Method Visual Art ImprovEXAMPLE STRUCTUREHelp a medium do what it does best.
The Breakdown Core Actions
PASSIVE
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ACTIVE+
Decisively contributing in a direct way that builds upon the past and adds to the future. Contributing.
Purposely not contributing, in favor of active listening to the group. Listening.
OR
The Breakdown Conditions
PEOPLE STRUCTURE GOAL / OUTPUT+ +
Practical Applications
Practical Applications Brainstorming
Practical Applications Communication
Practical Applications Team Building
Refinement + Mastery
Refinement + Mastery Quick recovery from mistakes.
Refinement + Mastery Practice structures with a group.
Refinement + Mastery Optimize for variation.
Thanks!@henken / henkenbean.com