Improvisation: Acting on the Spot
Students will participate in improvisation games to develop spontaneity and creative problem-solving in drama.
Key Questions
- Explain how to respond creatively to unexpected situations in a scene.
- Design a short improvised scene based on a given prompt.
- Assess the importance of listening in successful improvisation.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
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