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.

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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.