Improvisation Resources
A library of resources for the drama classroom.
Actions List
Use this actions list for improvs, scene work, and pantomimes
Character List
Use these characters in improvs and scenes
Dialogue Prompts
Use these dialogue prompts for improvisation work. Includes characters, location, want, and a first line for each prompt.
Duet Characters List
Looking for character duet ideas for students to use in improvs, mimes and scene work? Over 85 pairs to choose from!
Duet Scene Scenarios
Use these duet scene scenarios during Improv work or warmup games.
Emotions List
Do your students use the same emotions over and over again in scene work or in improvs? Get them used to expanding their feeling horizon with this list.
Exercise: The Celebrity Gift Bag
Use this exercise to inspire creativity and quick thinking in your classroom.
Improv Evaluation Questions
10 questions to use when evaluating improv performances.
Improv Warm Up Games
This resource has a list and description of six different warm-up games, great for improv groups or any theatre class.
Improvisation Feedback Tips
These tips will help you answer the question: What should you look for and what do you say afterward in an improv scene?
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Improvisation
This resource is designed to assist you in making your improvisation work as inclusive as possible. It includes questions to ask yourself, improv guidelines discussion, character names and pronouns, and additional discussion points. Use this guide to help create inclusive, safe spaces for all within an improvisation framework.
Location List
Use this list of locations for improv scenarios and scene work.
Objects List
Looking for new objects for students to use in improvs, mimes and scene work? This sheet has over 200 objects to choose from!
Picture Prompt: Awkward
Students sometimes have a hard time with improv because they don’t know where to start. How do I make up lines on the spot? All they need is a little push to get them moving in the right direction. Use picture prompts.