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The Rules

Here is yet another set of 'rules' that's been circulating for a while. We're not necessarily endorsing them, but they seem to be a bit public domain. Your mileage may vary. Also take a look at Eleven Commandments and Ten Commandments . And never forget: it's good to know the rules (some rules) but once you've mastered them, by all means break them. i

Read Improvise - Scene from the inside out for a discussion why rules in Improv are not all that relevant.

Here goes:

  • Trust
  • Don't negate or deny
  • Don't ask questions
  • Make actional choices
  • Make assumptions
  • Give and Take
  • Listen, watch and concentrate
  • Work to the top of your intelligence

 

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