Scene Prompt: Alien Question

An alien has just arrived at your office and asks you to explain God.

Scene Prompt: What's Wrong With This Picture?

 

Two workers install a box. A third person objects to the way that it is being installed. They cannot agree on the purpose of the box or the way it is being configured.

RAISE THE STAKES:

The box begins making noise.

The box begins smoking.

The box begins ticking.

Animal sounds emanate from the box.

What Do You Make of This?

 

What Do You Make of This?

Does Bernie want you to draw? Would you rather write a poem?

I think Bernie is about to sing. Do you?

Writing Prompt: The Magic Table

 

Discuss:

Does the picture above depict a magic table, or a magic broom, and why?

Bonus points if the man using the broom says funny things.

Creativity is waiting...

 

The less creative you feel the closer you are to feeling creative again.

Creativity is waiting...let it in.

-- doug smith

Art At Its Best

Art at its best creates possibilities previously undiscovered.

-- doug smith

Stir Up The Drama

Drama enters upon our own invitation.

It is not inevitable. It is not automatic.

When we are creating an improvised scene, the most sure way of adding interest is to add drama thru conflict.

Say yes, of course, that's a rule in improv. But also say no. No to giving others in the scene exactly what they want because the scene needs drama. Just like in a game, in drama not everyone wins.

-- doug smith