Are you an actor who wants to improve your listening skills?
Improv games are a fun and effective way to do this.
Here are 5 improv games that will help you become a better listener:
1: The “Yes, and…” Game This is a classic improv game that teaches you to accept and build on your partner’s ideas. To play, one person starts with a sentence, and the next person has to say “Yes, and…” and add to it. This game forces you to listen carefully to your partner and be in the moment.
2: The “One-Word Story” Game In this game, each person can only say one word at a time to build a story. This game teaches you to be concise and to listen carefully to your partner’s word choice.
3: The “Character Interview” Game This game teaches you to ask questions and listen to the answers. To play, one person interviews the other person, who is playing a character. The interviewer has to ask questions that will help them learn more about the character.
4: The “Blind Line” Game This game teaches you to trust your partner and to listen to their cues. To play, two people stand back-to-back and have to say a line of dialogue at the same time. The goal is to say the line in unison, even though you can’t see your partner.
5: The “Sound Effects” Game This game teaches you to be aware of your surroundings and to use your imagination. To play, one person makes a sound effect, and the other person has to guess what it is. This game forces you to listen carefully and to think creatively.