How Do You Play The Improv Game, “Movie Styles”?
Improv, short for improvisation, is fast becoming a popular form of entertainment. Shows can be seen in theaters and comedy clubs. Improv games are played as part of classroom study, as well as at parties just for fun. The game “Movie Styles” is best played by more experienced actors, as they will be called upon to be familiar with and perform in multiple film genres. So, be prepared to play characters who excel at Kungfu one minute, and clumsy characters who excel at pratfalls the next. Explain the rules of the game to your audience. Ask for suggestions of different film styles such as “Japanese marital arts,” “western,” or something as simple as “romantic comedy.” Choose and write down about 10 varied movie styles that you know your actors are familiar with. Call two of your most talented actors out to the center of your performance space. Ask the audience for a location suggestion to set your scene. Choose a basic location such as an Italian restaurant’s kitchen or a disco–any loca
