Switch is one of our favorite games at New York Improv Theater and is part of almost every show we do. The MC and players create a funny, detail rich fast paced comedy with a very simple gimmick that allows amazing Improvisation scene work. CLICK HERE for more games. Clink links above for public shows and classes, live from Times Square NYC. COMEDY 4 LIFE BOOK SERIES free via Amazon Kindle Unlimited. EMAIL for more information about private workshops and entertainment.
Switch
Staging:
Blank stage, two or more players perform a scene. Anything goes. We recommend starting off stage and entering in character.
Sample MC Set Up:
For this game, give us your favorite book – maybe the last one you read, or even a favorite children’s story or fairy tale. Every time I yell SWITCH, the performers will switch you the last word, phrase or other aspect of their performance.
Game Play:
Let the players establish WHO WHERE WHAT before starting the gimmick. MC will then begin to yell SWITCH. Player has full discretion to change the last word, phrase, inflection and/or movement that was just previously offered.
MC can choose to offer a specific SWITCH -SWITCH Character voice, SWITCH Dance, SWITCH pathetic excuse, SWITCH reaction etc.
MAGIC THREE – we recommend calling SWITCH twice most of the time. This sets up a perfect MAGIC THREE. Then call SWITCH once or ten times. After establishing the rhythm of THREE, the change will be jarring to fun effects.
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