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An event that shifts or disrupts the usual balance or direction of a scene, often creating a new angle or twist.

Also known as 'Yes, and...', accepting means to agree with and add to your partner's ideas.

A pause in a scene to allow for a reaction, to let something sink in, or to build comedic timing.

Assigning attributes, characteristics, or emotions to another character within the scene.

Failing to make strong choices or decisions in a scene, which often results in a lack of direction or momentum.

The first move or line of dialogue that sets up a scene and often includes an offer.

Any piece of information given to another player to progress a scene, includes dialogue, emotion, action, or commitment.

Moving the scene forward by adding new information or raising the stakes.

Increasing the stakes or emotional level of a scene to make it more interesting and dynamic.

A move by which one improviser ends a scene and starts a new one, often by walking across the stage or using a sweep gesture.

A technique where one improviser physically tags another to replace them in a scene, often shifting the focus or direction.

The imaginary setting where the scene takes place, which can be established through space work and narrative descriptions.

The shared consciousness or synergy of an improv ensemble, which guides them to think and act as a unified entity.

The story element or plotline that emerges during a scene or series of scenes.

Miming the use of objects or environments in a scene without actual props; also known as object work.

The quality of being able to come up with ideas or responses on-the-spot without pre-planning.

The who, what, and where of a scene; the base reality that the rest of the scene builds upon.

An acronym for Character, Relationship, Objective, and Where—the essential elements to quickly establish in a scene.

The perceived social rank or power dynamic between characters, which can shift throughout a scene.