The Art of Performance and Drama · Theater Arts

Improvisation and Ensemble Building

Practicing the 'yes and' principle to build collaborative scenes and develop quick thinking skills.

Key Questions

  1. 1Why is active listening the most important skill for an improviser?
  2. 2How does trust between performers affect the quality of a collaborative scene?
  3. 3What strategies can a group use to move a story forward without a script?

Common Core State Standards

NCAS: Creating TH.Cr1.1.6NCAS: Performing TH.Pr5.1.6
Grade: 6th Grade
Subject: Visual & Performing Arts
Unit: The Art of Performance and Drama
Period: Theater Arts

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