Let's Do Improv!
Improv is short for improvisation. It is a type of theater
theater
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the art of creating plays that are performed on a stage
(noun)
Mime is a type of theater in which the characters do no speak.
. Everything is made up on the spot. The performers discover what is happening as they go. Nick Kanellis and Peter McNerney are expert
expert
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having special skill or knowledge because of your training or experience
(adjective)
Frances is an expert tap dancer.
improvisers. They teach improv classes. They also work with Story Pirates. They perform
perform
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to entertain an audience
(verb)
I can't wait to perform at the dance recital this weekend.
in shows together. What does it take to be a good improviser? Nick and Peter gave TFK some tips.
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