IMPROV BASIC CONCEPTS: First Key
© 12/09 M Singer
1. “Yes, and…”
In order to keep the theatrical action moving along, the spirit of play happening, and the mind-heart free to express fluidly, we must trust each other. First I trust myself with a “yes” to whatever comes to me to say, do, be. Then, I extend that “yes” to you, to whatever you will say, do, be. For most of us, this takes practice.
Another vantage point: when doing an activity, game, scene together, each action --each “yes” will have another one added on, as the activity unfolds: This, “and” then this, “and” then that.
As a theater and play skill, this means take whatever is handed to you, say “yes,” to it, validate it, don’t reject it, negate it, worry about it --etc.
We’re all making it up as we go along, and it’s all OK. Relax, Enjoy!
2. Denial
Forgetting the “yes, and…” This creates at best a lull in the play, a confusion or setback as an offering has been rejected. Or, at worst, a struggle for control of the scene, play ensues -- often an unconscious one.
“Either way, it’s OK” -- just a great duo to bear in mind, take to heart.
Not only in the play group, but in the art and theater of life. ♥ Marcia
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