[ch.] 1. Using character conflicts -- Teen/paren conflicts -- Student/teacher conflicts -- Salesman/customer conflicts -- Peer relationship conflicts -- Employer/employee conflicts -- Co-worker conflicts -- Love relationship conflicts -- Doctor/patient conflicts -- Player/coach conflicts -- Restaurant conflicts -- Police conflicts -- Brother/sister conflicts -- Other interpersonal conflicts -- [ch.] 2. Using contrasts -- [ch.] 3. Using obstacles in solo improvisations -- [ch.] 4. Using physical positions -- One player -- Two players -- [ch.] 5. Using lines of dialogue -- [ch]. 6. Using the environment -- [ch.] 7. Using props -- [ch.] 8. Using improvisations during rehearsals -- Improvising scene design -- Planning blocking -- Exploring character traits -- Exploring character background -- Exploring off-stage action -- Acquainting actors with props and costumes -- Final thought
Summary
This collection contains improvisation starters for many theather situations including character conflicts, solo improvisations, physical positions for one or two players, lines of dialogue, and reactions to the environment
