IMPROV NOTES ONE Cohesion and Trust Cohesion Bringing

IMPROV NOTES: ONE Cohesion and Trust

� Cohesion— � Bringing two or more parts together and making as one. � � � Trust—What is your definition? “People who work together in team effort will lose any self inhibitions they might have had. “ Improv Through Theatresports What do you think this quote means?

Improv Rules Judging is not appropriate in improvisation, whether it be yourself, a game, or others. � Censorship should be at a minimum. � Teamwork is necessary for improvisation. These are initial rules for Improvisation from Theatresports. � Now, we with your team have a discussion about what minimum censorship we should have to make this classroom a safe environment for all.

Class Ground Rules Discussion 2017 Get out a piece of paper and jot down some ideas you have about what wouldn’t be okay to say or portray in our class improv scenes in the following categories: o Language o Sexuality o Politics o Race NOW WE WILL sign up for Google Classroom and create a team form. �

2016 Class Ground Rules OK Not ok • • Damn, Hell, Shit, Bollocks, Bastard, • Touching is okay as long as it is not in a sexual manner. • Characters can be portrayed with substance issues, different sexualities , races, or violent tendencies as long as is not in a glorified or stereotypical manner. • Political spoofs are ok as long as specific politicians or parties are avoided in a negative light. • Keep it “above the belt, ” innuendo is ok, but try to keep it intelligent. • Participation in all improv activities is required. • • • • No “F” bomb, Ass, P_ _s_y, Bitch, Jackass, Retard (ed), Dick, Whore, Skank, No C-word, Slut, Jokes about Politics Jokes about Religion Jokes about Sexuality Jokes about any type of abuse Mental Illness Incest No suggestive physical contact No taking personal items (glasses, id’s, shoes, jewelry. ) Controversial Issues: i. e. abortion, terrorism Negative Stereotypes Religious swearing: G_d damn, or J_s_s Ch_ _st, Faggot Violent physical contact. No insults, body shaming or gender shaming.

Class Ground Rules Example: OK � • Damn, Hell, Shit, Bollocks, Bastard, Slut • Drug or alcohol use, unless it is glorified. • Portrayals of other races and sexualities are ok as long as the portrayal isn’t intended to offend. (Poke fun, versus in fun. In fun is ok, but poke fun isn’t. ) • Keep it “above the belt, ” innuendo is ok, but try to keep it intelligent. • Political spoofs are ok as long as specific politicians or parties are avoided in a negative Not ok • No “F” bomb, Ass, P_ _s_y, Bitch, Jackass, Retard (ed), Dick, Whore, Skank, No C-word, • Any racial slurs are not ok • Religious swearing: G_d damn, or J_s_s Ch_ _st • Gay or Faggot (as an insult) • Do not touch your fellow performers unless you ask.

1 st summative assessment � � Journal # 1 25 points People who work together in team effort will lose any self inhibitions they might have. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Why or why not? Use at least 2 activities we did in class this week as examples. You need to describe the activities, IN DETAIL! 10 points Why did we create class ground-rules? Which rule will you find easy to follow? Why? Which rule will be a bit more difficult? Why? 5 points How are you doing with cohesion and trust? Please define the words and give yourself an overall grade between a 1 -10 (1 is the lowest, 10 is the highest) on your cohesion and trust skills. Grade yourself HONESTLY. Please tell me why you gave yourself the grade you did. � This needs to be at least 1 ½ pages in length and you must write in complete sentences.

Games we played this week: • Prewee • Find me • Giants, Wizards, and Elves • Amoeba Tag • Scream Circle • Blind Lift • Free Fall • Streets and Alleys • Cat and Mouse