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Improv and Pantomime

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IMPROVISATIO

N AND
PANTOMIME
Presented by: Erma Lorraine
Servillon
LESSON OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:

Understand the principles of improvisation.

Develop spontaneity and creativity.

Understand the basics of pantomime.


LESSON OBJECTIVES
By the end of the lesson, learners will be able to:

Develop Verbal and Non-verbal Communication Skills.

Build character and story without dialogue.

Learn to adapt to unexpected situations.


IMPROVISATION
IMPROVISATION…
• is a form of a play in which the plot,
characters, and dialogue are made up
in the moment
• scenes can be planned in advance but
the action and dialogue are performed
spontaneously
• is different every time
TWO
DIFFERENT
FORMS OF
IMPROVISATION
SHORT FORM
• Consists of scenes that take only a
few minutes, stand on their own, or
that are connected by an overarching
thematic motif, but not connected to
each other. Improv "games" are
largely all short form and usually lead
to very comical interactions.
LONG FORM
• Includes the actors staying in
character to create a more
detailed scene that can end up
being made into a short
play.This form tends to take on a
more serious tone but can
include comedic elements.
“YES, AND…”
• Most important aspect of
long and short improv
• An actor must never say
no to a suggestion
FIRST TEN IMPROV • Play in the present
RULES:
and use the moment.
• Say "yes, and!"
• Establish the location.
• Add new information. • Be specific and
provide colorful
• Don't block.
details.
• Avoid asking questions-
• Change, Change,
unless you're also adding Change!
information.
• For serious and • For humorous
scenes, take choices
emotional scenes,
to the nth degree or
focus on characters focus on
and relationships. actions/objects.
PANTOMIME
PANTOMIME…
• the expression of non-verbal
communication, showing
how much we can say
without speaking and how
much we communicate with
gestures.
PANTOMIME…
Originating from ancient Roman
theater, pantomime is often
associated with silent storytelling,
where performers use
exaggerated actions to convey a
story or message.
PANTOMIME…
In the context of British theater, “pantomime”
(often shortened to “panto”) refers to a form
of musical comedy performed primarily
during the Christmas season. These
pantomimes are family-oriented and feature
a mix of slapstick comedy, songs, dance,
and audience participation, often with
traditional fairy tales or popular stories as
their basis.
CONCLUSION
Improvisation and pantomime are both powerful
forms of performance that rely on spontaneity,
creativity, and physical expression to convey
stories and emotions. Together, improvisation and
pantomime enrich the theatrical landscape by
offering diverse approaches to performance that
challenge both the actors and the audience to
explore the depths of communication beyond
conventional dialogue.
THANK YOU
FOR
LISTENING
Don't hesitate to ask any questions!
FAMOUS THEATRICAL
QUOTES
"Do things at your own pace. Life's not a race."

"One step at a time. You'll get there."

"You have the courage to begin again."

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