Building Scenes with 'Yes, And'
Students will practice the fundamental 'Yes, And' principle of improvisation to collaboratively build and advance scenes.
Key Questions
- Explain how the 'Yes, And' principle fosters collaboration and creativity in improvisation.
- Construct a short improvised scene, demonstrating active listening and building on partners' offers.
- Analyze how accepting and adding to an idea can lead to unexpected narrative developments.
Common Core State Standards
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