i'm auditioning for improv acting on saturday. don't really know what to expect. i've done theater before, never really improv. how is improv different from regular acting, is it strictly based on comedy. what should i do to prepare for this audition. someone please explain. thanks.
2007-01-31 03:16:29 · 3 answers · asked by 09 _ 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Theater & Acting
i do a lot of improv. the key is to not think to hard, have fun, act natural and dont be afriad to get close to your performers. odds are for the audition you will play some improv games, and then do some scenes. just relax, but stay on your toes. say what comes to mind. good luck.
2007-01-31 12:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by Emmaria 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you do Improvisational Theater you are given a topic or situation and a time limit. It is not always based on comedy, it is a luck of the draw type of thing. To prepare for an improv audition... hmm... expect the unexpected. Ready yourself to think on your feet and keep a running dialogue or monologue. Make sure you keep going and make it look as effortless and natural as possible.
Let your imagination drive you and if you can find a humorous way to engage you audience go for it.
Basically, just go out there and have fun; you'll love it and and you'll make them love you.
2007-01-31 05:20:29 · answer #2 · answered by B. H 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
FUN!
Improv is one of the best ways to hone your acting skills.
"Improvisation is the art of acting and reacting, in the moment, to ones surroundings"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Improvisation
For me the best way to prepare for inprov is to be relaxed. There are no wrong answers.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Improvisational_theater
Good Luck! Let me know how it goes!
2007-01-31 05:22:53 · answer #3 · answered by Jtotheunior 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋