Improvisation: 'Yes And' Principle
Practicing the 'Yes And' principle to build collaborative scenes and develop quick thinking skills.
Key Questions
- What makes an improvised scene feel authentic to an audience?
- How does active listening influence the direction of a performance?
- Justify why the willingness to fail is important in the creative process of improvisation.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
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