Improvising

Improvisation involves expression (verbal or non-verbal) which is spontaneous and un-rehearsed. Much of the time when we interact with other in role in drama we are required to improvise and it is the immediacy of this expression which can make the drama feel ‘real’ and exciting. Genuinely spontaneous improvisation can be very effectively shared with audiences. However there is also a place for using improvisation as a basis for devising and scripting rehearsed work to be performed for others.