improv scene
Made-up theatrical moment
An improv scene is a segment of improvised theater performed without a script, typically lasting a few minutes.
Performers create characters, dialogue, and situations spontaneously, often based on audience suggestions.
The term appears in comedy contexts: We did a two-person improv scene about a dentist appointment.
Scene can also mean the broader improv community: the Chicago improv scene.
- sketchHasty informal drawing
- comedyWork meant to amuse
- short formShortened written variant
- long formComplete, unshortened version
- bitSmall amount or portion
stage · audience · laughter · spontaneous · characters · dialogue · theater · performers · games · suggestion · ensemble · timing · moment · reaction · callback · energy · troupe · unscripted
- comedycomedy, jokes, humor, puns, sarcasm
- comedy skitscomedy skit, sketch, comedy sketch, spoof, parody
- performancestalent show, dance routine, ballet, comedy act, variety show
- short playsone-act, short play, playlet, one-act play, sketch
- comedy tropespratfall, parody, sight gag, running gag, satire
- comic bitsgag, skit, bit, sketch, routine
improv scenescreenplay
Film's written blueprint
script · recitation · theatrical production · book musical · set piece
improv sceneplay
Recreation or staged drama
theatrical production · Broadway show · classical theater · opera · ballet
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