Adjective, Adjective, Name

A group of improvisers creates a back-line.

One improviser steps off of the backline to be the character monologist.

On the back-line, assign two improvisers to provide adjectives, and one improviser to provide a name.

On the count of three, the assigned improvisers on the back-line yell out the adjectives and name.

The character monologist immediately takes on these adjectives and introduces themselves in character.

Example: 1…2…3! “Smelly!” “Creepy!” “Carl!”

Smelly Creepy Carl: (sniff) “Hi girls. I’m Carl. Sorry about the smell. That’s why I came into the ladies’ room…”

After they have performed a one-minute monologue as this character, start over with a new volunteer from the back-line.



Purpose

This exercise allows you to practice performing character monologues without the burden of coming up with characteristics yourself.

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