This sequel takes us even deeper into the craft of improv--the magical art of creating something out of nothing--with all new games. Author Bob Bedore emphasizes how you can use improvisation, creativity, and teamwork any time, any place, to get your imagination flowing, win over a crowd, or be a wittier conversationalist.

Table of ContentsRe-introduction to the BasicsThe basic "rules” of improvMaking a Scene WorkExplore what elements make a scene into real theaterCreating Your WorldBasic building blocks of improv gamesGiving Life to your CharacterExplore what makes a good character. Includes stage movement and physicality!Team PlayImprov is all about performing as a team. Learn how to be a good team player, and how to avoid being a bad one!Guessing GamesMany improv games are based around a charades-type structure. Learn how to focus on this type of scene while keeping the audience entertained.Musical ImprovUse music within your improv. An expansion of the section on music from 101 Improv Games for Children and AdultsLong FormIntroduction to long form gamesPerforming a ShowCreating a show that people will want to seeWarm Up GamesDevo (noise and movement - Evo)~ Five Things ~ Fortune Cookie ~ Barney ~ Ninja ~ Samurai ~ Shootout ~ Yes, Lets ~ AlliterationSingle Player GamesNo You Didn't ~ What Happens Next? ~ Sybil ~ ACE (Action, Color, Emotion)Basic GamesRevolver ~ Over Actor's Anonymous ~ Infomercial ~ Movie Mad Lib ~ Middle School Movie ~ Michael Bay History ~ Scene With A Soundtrack ~ A to ZCharacter GamesAcronyms ~ Character Motivation ~ Family Dinner ~ OppositesGuessing GamesNot This, but That ~ Soothsayer ~ Marriage Counselor ~ Highjacker ~ Bong, Bong, BongAudience HelpBetween the Texts ~ Sound Effects ~ Newlywed Game ~ Dating Game ~ Pop-Up ~ Storybook ~ Driver's License ~ Human PropTeam vs. Team GamesBig, Bigger, Biggest ~ Double Feature ~ Flashback ~ Heckler Battle ~ Jip-­-Parody - Team vs. Team or Line Up ~ Kangaroo Court ~ No, You Didn't ~ One Word Story Debate ~ When Musicals Collide ~ Singles Bar ~ Speak as One Debate ~ Top That! ~ 5 Seconds Or Die~ Battling Attractions ~ Town Hall ~ Rap BattleLine Up GamesScenes From a Hat ~ Scenes Not Seen ~ Caruso ~ Dance Craze ~ Screen Test ~ Tag Lines ~ Back in May Day ~ Connect the Dots ~ Talk or Die ~ Ranting Hot Spot~ Screen TestMusical GamesBroadway Musical Writers ~ Greatest Hits ~ Lounge Singer ~ Sounds Like a Song Title ~ Bad Beatnik Poetry ~ Musical Chairs ~ Singing Psychiatrist ~ Rap It UpOn Your ToesScene in Reverse ~ Horoscopes ~ The Gauntlet ~ Film Noir ~ Accents ~ Hidden Agenda ~ Time Machine ~ Raise the BarRe-SceneDeaf Replay ~ Understudy ~ Hear No Scene, See No Scene ~ The Director ~ POV ~ Survivor ~ The Impossible SceneBizarre GamesSpit Take ~ Mousetraps ~ Movie Pitch ~ Amish Rake Fight ~ Ballet ~ Changing EnvironmentLong Form GamesArmando ~ Following Shot ~ Spoon River ~ RPG ~ Harold (Del Close) ~ Full Length Play ~ Full Length Musical