skits

Brief comedic performances

Skits is the plural of skit, a short comedic performance or scene, typically improvised or loosely scripted: The comedy troupe performed a series of skits.

Skits are common in variety shows, summer camps, and sketch comedy programs.

They tend toward the lighthearted or satirical, poking fun at familiar situations or public figures.

performance

acting

Temporarily holding position

stageRaised performance platform
scriptWritten words for performance
costumesClothes for assuming roles

props · audience · rehearsal · blocking · cue · ensemble · theater · dialogue · director · lighting

satire

parody

Satirical imitation

lampoonHarsh public mockery
mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty
spoofComic exaggerated imitation

caricature · send-up · irony · sarcasm · ridicule · critique · exaggeration · impersonation · takeoff · roast

comedy

humor

Amusing quality

laughterVocal expression of amusement
funnyProvoking laughter or suspicion
gagsJokes or silencing devices

slapstick · jokes · punchline · amusement · wit · silliness · buffoonery · jest · banter · comedic

improv

spontaneity

Acting without forethought

ad-libUnscripted speech or remark
unscriptedNot pre-written
scenesDivisions within acts

prompts · collaboration · role-play · scenarios · gestures · mime · interaction · games · short-form · long-form

educational

classroom

Educational instruction space

trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
demonstrationPublic display of opinion
role-playAssume a character temporarily

workshop · lesson · teaching · awareness · scenarios · corporate · orientation · health class · assembly · youth group

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