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BOSTON Corporate Team Building, Improv Comedy Shows, Workshops

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Bring your teams to our new Boston, Massachusetts area home and training center located in Arlington, MA. Or bring our team to your offices for shows, workshops and more. EMAIL for more information.

  • Improv Workshops – Our signature workshop embodies that which 1000s of books and lectures merely discuss. Simply playing improv comedy games develops creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, listening, focus, self confidence, self awareness and more. We use these workshops to train team building, leadership, sales, and service. Advanced session are great for conflict resolution, executive leadership and more
  • Improv Shows are a ton of fun. We create original skits and songs on the spot – hilarious interactive musical comedy improvised based on audience suggestions and participation. Great for team building or just fun office/holiday events.
  • Murder Mystery Events – we have team building and more entertainment based programing for the crime drama enthusiasts.
  • Trivia Nights/Game Show – Our Professional MCs are perfect for trivia, family feud, pictionary, minute to win it, and more.

LET US HOST

  • LOCATION: Capitol Theater 204 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
  • WHEN: Mondays thru Thursdays 10am-8pm
  • WORKSHOPS Two hour workshop for up to 20 guests just $800, $40/additional guest.
  • SHOWS Two hour rental includes a 75-minute show for up to 50ppl for just $1500
  • FULL DAY SEMINAR (4-8 hours) Morning workshop, show, lunch, afternoon time for additional workshop or uae for your own meeting needs plus soft drinks, $2000 for 20, $75/additional guest. Cash bar for beer & wine.
  • The theater features food and beverages available for sale including craft beers and wine, soft drinks, gourmet ice cream, and more.

BRING US TO YOUR OFFICES OR VENUE OF CHOICE

We can turn any venue into a comedy club or corporate training center, including your office conference room, sales floor, etc.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Walt Frasier

Walt Frasier has 25+ years of professional credits in comedy, Theater and music. He got his big break in TV performing comedy sketches on MTV’s Stankervision, Late Nite with David Letterman, TruTV’s Friends of the People, and most recently on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay. As an actor, Frasier has appeared on NBC’s Blacklist, CBS’s Blue Bloods, USA’s Royal Pains (Filmed in Puerto Rico), Netflix’s Lilyhammer (filmed in Norway) and NICK’s Naked Brothers Band. In addition to 1000s of live performances around the world, Frasier has also appeared in numerous commercials, industrials, webisodes and reality TV shows.

A division of Improv Theater LLC

Improv Theater LLC is a one stop edutainment center for corporate team building, office / holiday parties and more. Our comedy shows and workshops deliver high impact results. Clients include Google, Mercedes Benz, META /Facebook, TikTok, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Roblox, Rimowa, EI Digital, Accenture, Datadog HQ, Milbank, BING/Microsoft, Band of America – Merrill Lynch, Home Depot, Ernst & Young, Johnson & Johnson, Louis Vuitton, Coach, UBS, BDO, AMEX, Master Card, Macy’s, 360i, IBM, GM, Kraft, UNILEAVER, HBO, Prudential, Convene, Conference Board and many more… (NYC DOE VENDORS)

BOSTON Improv 4 Kids & Teens FIELD TRIPS Shows, Workshops & More Now Booking Summer/Fall 2024!

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We are very excited to launch our new Boston location. While not open for public shows yet, we now offer a field trip destination for k12 schools, summer camps, community groups and family events. Our bring our new Boston team to your Massachusettes, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine or Connecticut school, summer camp, community center or family event.

  • LOCATION: Capitol Theater 204 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02474
  • WHEN: Mondays thru Thursdays 10am-8pm
  • DEAL: Two hour rental includes 60 minute show for $800 up to 40 ppl. $20/additional guest. $1000 flat up to 65 guests inclusive of adult chaperons
  • ADD FOOD OPTIONS: starting at $10pp, we have popcorn and soda, pizza and other lunch packages available, or students can bring in their own lunches.
  • ADD A WORKSHOP: Increase educational value by adding a workshop before or after the show. Improv IS Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Simply playing these games develops creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, listening, focus, self confidence and more!
  • EMAIL for more information, dates and rates.

We also send our teaching artists to your schools, camps, community centers and family events!

  • K12 School Assemblies
  • In school and after school workshops, residencies and professional development programming
  • PTA nights
  • Fundraisers
  • Summer Camps – Day camps and sleep away
  • Family Events – Birthdays, Bar Mitzvah, Bat Mitzvah, Sweet 16s, quinceañera, etc
  • Community Centers – we regularly perrorm private and public events at Girl Scouts, Boy Scout, Blue & Gold events, JCC, YMCA, Libraries etc etc etc

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Walt Frasier

Walt Frasier has 25+ years of professional credits in comedy, Theater and music. He got his big break in TV performing comedy sketches on MTV’s Stankervision, Late Nite with David Letterman, TruTV’s Friends of the People, and most recently on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay. As an actor, Frasier has appeared on NBC’s Blacklist, CBS’s Blue Bloods, USA’s Royal Pains (Filmed in Puerto Rico), Netflix’s Lilyhammer (filmed in Norway) and NICK’s Naked Brothers Band. In addition to 1000s of live performances around the world, Frasier has also appeared in numerous commercials, industrials, webisodes and reality TV shows.

A division of Improv Theater LLC

Improv Theater LLC is a one stop edutainment center for corporate team building, office / holiday parties and more. Our comedy shows and workshops deliver high impact results. Clients include Google, Mercedes Benz, META /Facebook, TikTok, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Roblox, Rimowa, EI Digital, Accenture, Datadog HQ, Milbank, BING/Microsoft, Band of America – Merrill Lynch, Home Depot, Ernst & Young, Johnson & Johnson, Louis Vuitton, Coach, UBS, BDO, AMEX, Master Card, Macy’s, 360i, IBM, GM, Kraft, UNILEAVER, HBO, Prudential, Convene, Conference Board and many more… (NYC DOE VENDORS)

Comedy Camp NYC Times Square Improv, Stand Up & More!

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  • REGISTER FOR TEN WEEKS HERE and pay just $2700 (get four free weeks)
  • REGISTER FOR FIVE WEEKS HERE $1600 total (Register for 6/24 but you can attend ANY five weeks, make up days anytime etc) MOST POPULAR OPTION***
  • REGISTER FOR A SINGLE WEEK HERE $450/week or $800 for two weeks OR two siblings/friends discount.
  • EMAIL for more information, additional group discounts and private bookings. Since 2002 we have presented 7500+ shows live from Times Square NYC and touring k12 schools, camps, community centers and family events. Also classes, workshops, residencies and professional development programming.
comedy school

Since 2011, we have hosted kids and teens for our annual summer camp. For ten weeks, we have one of our adult counselors on campus by 8:45am for early drop offs. 9:30am every morning we have morning warm ups, including games to develop physical, vocal and mental Agility and focus. At 10am campers play improv games, but our classes feel more like rehearsals for a show, focusing on the fun and the play. Campers bring their own lunches and snacks. After lunch is our daily open mic, where we develop original skits and stand-up comedy routines through brainstorming, improvised stage time and eventually applying basic story telling and comedy techniques to transform our personal experiences and observations into original comedy routines. Afternoons include more time for improv, watching professionals perform comedy, and every Friday, our weekly showcase. We dismiss daily at 4pm, except for Fridays when we dismiss after the showcase.

Artistic Director Walt Frasier

Walt Frasier has 25+ years of professional credits in comedy, Theater and music. He got his big break in TV performing comedy sketches on MTV’s Stankervision, Late Nite with David Letterman, TruTV’s Friends of the People, and most recently on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay. As an actor, Frasier has appeared on NBC’s Blacklist, CBS’s Blue Bloods, USA’s Royal Pains (Filmed in Puerto Rico), Netflix’s Lilyhammer (filmed in Norway) and NICK’s Naked Brothers Band. In addition to 1000s of live performances around the world, Frasier has also appeared in numerous commercials, industrials, webisodes and reality TV shows.

A division of Improv Theater LLC

The New York Improv Theater is a one stop edutainment center for corporate team building, office / holiday parties and more. Our comedy shows and workshops deliver high impact results. Clients include Google, Mercedes Benz, META /Facebook, TikTok, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Roblox, Rimowa, EI Digital, Accenture, Datadog HQ, Milbank, BING/Microsoft, Band of America – Merrill Lynch, Home Depot, Ernst & Young, Johnson & Johnson, Louis Vuitton, Coach, UBS, BDO, AMEX, Master Card, Macy’s, 360i, IBM, GM, Kraft, UNILEAVER, HBO, Prudential, Convene, Conference Board and many more… (NYC DOE VENDORS)

Discount Tickets: Off-Broadway Improv Comedy, Times Square NYC

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Live from Times Square NYC since 2002, the cast of EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH Improv Comedy delivers hilarious interactive musical comedy improvised based on audience suggestions and participation.  Come be a part of the show!

THE CHEAPEST TICKET OFF-BROADWAY

  • CLICK HERE and save $15 per guest!
  • Pay just $15 (reg $30) for General Admission Tickets, plus a one beverage minimum (plenty of non alcoholic options). First come first serve seating. Arrive 30 minutes before show time for great seats, food and drinks.
  • VIP tickets at just $45 (reg $60) includes the first round from the bar and the best seats held until showtime.
  • EMAIL for group discounts and private events. Daily we add shows and workshops for corporate and student groups. We also tour clubs, theaters, schools, community centers, corporate and family events DC to BOSTON and beyond.

Hosted by Walt Frasier. Walter has 25+ years of professional credits in comedy, Theater and music. He got his big break in TV performing comedy sketches on MTV’s Stankervision, Late Nite with David Letterman, TruTV’s Friends of the People, and most recently on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay. As an actor, Frasier has appeared on NBC’s Blacklist, CBS’s Blue Bloods, USA’s Royal Pains (Filmed in Puerto Rico), Netflix’s Lilyhammer (filmed in Norway) and NICK’s Naked Brothers Band. In addition to 1000s of live performances around the world, Frasier has also appeared in numerous commercials, industrials, webisodes and reality TV shows.

Fun destination for corporate and student groups!

We add shows and workshops almost daily for corporate and student groups from around the world!

The New York Improv Theater is a one stop edutainment center for corporate team building, office / holiday parties and more. Our comedy shows and workshops deliver high impact results. Clients include Google, Mercedes Benz, META /Facebook, TikTok, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Roblox, Rimowa, EI Digital, Accenture, Datadog HQ, Milbank, BING/Microsoft, Band of America – Merrill Lynch, Home Depot, Ernst & Young, Johnson & Johnson, Louis Vuitton, Coach, UBS, BDO, AMEX, Master Card, Macy’s, 360i, IBM, GM, Kraft, UNILEAVER, HBO, Prudential, Convene, Conference Board and many more… (NYC DOE VENDORS)

Corporate Team Building can be fun AND provide invaluable skills training!

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Treat your office to much needed laughter while developing creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, listening, focus, self confidence and more. We work with corporate groups every week to develop team building, leadership, sales and service skills. Playing these games puts into the muscle memory that which 1000s of books and lectures merely discuss.

Framing the play time!

From early on we learn best from play and story. Think of Improv as Sesame Street for adults. We simply play. We have a few governing principals to focus that play.

  • OUR #1 RULE: HAVE FUN but never at another’s expense.
  • IMPROV #1 RULE YES AND… = PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY Psychological Safety is the #1 factor in team success. For a team to succeed ALL must have some agency. It’s not enough for me to value my team, as a leader, but my team needs to FEEL valued. We create a safe space for ALL to play, free of judgement, free of offensive humor etc.
  • #1 SKILL IN COMEDY: LISTENING! Listening with your eyes. Listening with the willingness to change. We cannot truly support, trouble shoot, sell or serve without listening. Listening is the #1 factor in leadership.

After a brief welcome, introducing the above concepts, we form a circle and play a series of ice breakers and warm up games. In fact all we do is play games. Everything in Improv is a game, including he performance skits and songs from our professional show. The exact games played might varybper instructor, skill level of participants and/or over goal of the session. In any case, we play games that will be easy to play, but challenge participants in unique ways so as not to just seem silly.

20+ Years in Times Square NYC

Bring your teams to our Times Square NYC theater or we can send shows and workshops to your office or venue of choice DC to BOSTON and beyond.

The New York Improv Theater is a one stop edutainment center for corporate team building, office / holiday parties and more. Our comedy shows and workshops deliver high impact results. Clients include Google, Mercedes Benz, META /Facebook, TikTok, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Roblox, Rimowa, EI Digital, Accenture, Datadog HQ, Milbank, BING/Microsoft, Band of America – Merrill Lynch, Home Depot, Ernst & Young, Johnson & Johnson, Louis Vuitton, Coach, UBS, BDO, AMEX, Master Card, Macy’s, 360i, IBM, GM, Kraft, UNILEAVER, HBO, Prudential, Convene, Conference Board and many more… (NYC DOE VENDORS)

Walt Frasier has 25+ years of professional credits in comedy, Theater and music. He got his big break in TV performing comedy sketches on MTV’s Stankervision, Late Nite with David Letterman, TruTV’s Friends of the People, and most recently on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay. As an actor, Frasier has appeared on NBC’s Blacklist, CBS’s Blue Bloods, USA’s Royal Pains (Filmed in Puerto Rico), Netflix’s Lilyhammer (filmed in Norway) and NICK’s Naked Brothers Band. In addition to 1000s of live performances around the world, Frasier has also appeared in numerous commercials, industrials, webisodes and reality TV shows.

Murder Mystery Dinner Parties (Or Lunch)

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We can turn ANY venue or meeting room into a murder mystery mansion, Great Gatzby, Mob Meeting of the Five Families, 1970s Disco, 1980s Popmusic Nightmare, 1990s MALL, A Night at the Opera / Theater/ Comedy Club gone wrong, etc. Turn your restaurant, theater or club into a murder mystery destination. Or let us make your next private event one to remember for years.

OUR NEWEST COMEDIC MYSTERY SHOW:

The Ridiculously Curious Case of the Murder Mystery Dinner Detective Company Murders

This is a farcical dinner party VERY loosely based on Agatha Christie’s ABC Murders played for more comedy improvised engagement, as much as It is a whodunit that needs solving. 

RATES

Interactive Murder Mystery shows with our full team of four professional players is just $1500. Smaller venue/group show with one professional player hosting your guests as suspects as low as $700. NO ADDITIONAL COSTS: Both prices include ALL fees for shows up to two hours – travel, booking & management, simple prizes for winning guesses, printing, pens and anything else we would need for a fun event. 

BONUS OPTIONS

  • Larger casts for parties of 100+
  • Original show writing
  • Props
  • Special Costumes

Call/Email for more information!
Walt Frasier
212-568-6560
eightimprov@gmail.com
newyorkimprovtheater.com
waltfrasier.net

The New York Improv Theater is a one stop edutainment center for corporate team building, office / holiday parties and more. Our comedy shows and workshops deliver high impact results. Clients include Google, Mercedes Benz, META /Facebook, TikTok, JP Morgan Chase, Accenture, Morgan Stanley, Twitter, Roblox, Rimowa, EI Digital, Accenture, Datadog HQ, Milbank, BING/Microsoft, Band of America – Merrill Lynch, Home Depot, Ernst & Young, Johnson & Johnson, Louis Vuitton, Coach, UBS, BDO, AMEX, Master Card, Macy’s, 360i, IBM, GM, Kraft, UNILEAVER, HBO, Prudential, Convene, Conference Board and many more… (NYC DOE VENDORS)

Walt Frasier has 25+ years of professional credits in comedy, Theater and music. He got his big break in TV performing comedy sketches on MTV’s Stankervision, Late Nite with David Letterman, TruTV’s Friends of the People, and most recently on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay. As an actor, Frasier has appeared on NBC’s Blacklist, CBS’s Blue Bloods, USA’s Royal Pains (Filmed in Puerto Rico), Netflix’s Lilyhammer (filmed in Norway) and NICK’s Naked Brothers Band. In addition to 1000s of live performances around the world, Frasier has also appeared in numerous commercials, industrials, webisodes and reality TV shows. 

Improv Comedy Off-Broadway Times Square NYC

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Live from Times Square NYC since 2002, New York Improv Theater’s signature off-Broadway interactive musical comedy show, AKA EIGHT IS NEVER ENOUGH, presents an all professional (paid) cast creating original skits and songs improvised on the spot based upon audience suggestions and participation live from Times Square NYC. Hosted by Walt Frasier (Blacklist, Billions, HBO, MTV, Letterman, etc).

  • GET TICKETS – Times Square NYC Improv Comedy ALL PROFESSIONAL musical comedy improvised based on audience suggestions and participation.
  • GO VIP! Have the best seats and the first round of drinks waiting for you upon arrival.
  • General Admission tickets are first come first serve seating and require a one drink minimum.
  • UPCOMING CLASSES – New sessions start April 6/7
  • ADULT CLASSES Saturday/Sunday 12pm
  • TEEN CLASSES
  • YOUTH CLASSES
  • COMEDY CAMP starts 6/24!
  • EMAIL for more information regarding group sales and private events. Daily hosting corporate teams and student groups from around the world, as well as sending our teaching artists DC to BOSTON and beyond.
  • STAND-UP COMEDY See live stand-up comedy tonight at the Broadway Comedy Club, 318 West 53rd Street. 3-5 all star comedy shows every night!.

We host weekly classes for kids, teens and adults as well as private sessions almost daily for corporate team building and leadership training, college and k12 outreach programs. Improv comedy is a ton of fun and invaluable life skills training: creativity, critical thinking, public speaking, listening, focus, self confidence and more. We use to develop team, leadership, sales and service skills. For k12 students Improv = SEL Social Emotional Learning. 

Back to the Source: The Compass Players and the Birth of Improv Comedy

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Today, improv comedy is a global phenomenon, fueling hilarious shows and nurturing the careers of countless comedic actors. But where did it all begin? Look no further than The Compass Players, a groundbreaking Chicago troupe that emerged in the mid-1950s.

The Compass Players were a motley crew of dreamers and innovators, led by the visionary Paul Sills. But their secret weapon wasn’t just comedic talent. The troupe drew heavily from the work of Viola Spolin, Sills’s own mother and a pioneer in the field of improvisational theater.

Spolin, a drama supervisor with a passion for fostering creativity, had developed a unique set of “Theater Games” while working with children. These games, focused on building trust, spontaneity, and imagination, became the foundation of The Compass Players’ rehearsals and performances.

Imagine a group of aspiring comedians honing their craft not by memorizing scripts, but by playing games that encouraged them to “yes, and…” each other’s ideas. This emphasis on collaboration and building upon suggestions fostered a unique style of improvisational comedy that was both playful and surprisingly nuanced.

The Compass Players didn’t just perform long-form improvisations, though. They also experimented with short-form games inspired by audience suggestions, a format that would later become a cornerstone of modern improv.

Their shows, a blend of scripted scenes and improvised sketches, were a hit with Chicago audiences. The Compass Players weren’t just funny, they were groundbreaking. They were laying the groundwork for what would become a comedic revolution.

However, the troupe’s lifespan was tragically short-lived. Internal disagreements and creative differences led to a split in 1959. But The Compass Players’ legacy lived on.

Many of the troupe’s members, including future comedy legends like Elaine May and Mike Nichols, went on to form The Second City, another Chicago institution that further popularized improvisational theater.

The influence of The Compass Players and Viola Spolin’s games can still be felt today in improv schools, workshops, and comedy shows around the world. So, the next time you witness the brilliance of improvisational comedy, take a moment to remember The Compass Players, the trailblazers who dared to embrace the power of “yes, and…” and changed the face of comedy forever.

Stella Adler: Igniting the Actor’s Imagination

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Stella Adler, a force in the acting world, challenged the Stanislavski method with her own powerful technique. While both techniques share a focus on creating believable characters, Adler diverged on a key point: emotional recall. Let’s delve into Adler’s approach and how it empowers actors to bring characters to life.

Imagination Takes Center Stage

Adler believed that relying solely on personal memories to evoke emotions limited an actor’s range. Instead, she championed the power of imagination. Her technique emphasizes building a rich inner world for the character, fueled by observation and a deep understanding of the script and its context. Actors hone their observational skills by noticing the details of everyday life – the way someone walks, the texture of fabric, the sounds of a specific environment. This sensory information becomes the raw material for creating vivid mental images that inform the character’s choices and behaviors.

Action & Script Analysis

Adler’s approach is action-oriented. She drilled down into the “what” of a scene – what is the character trying to accomplish in every moment? Actors identify specific actions (persuade, comfort, etc.) to guide their performance.

Another pillar of Adler’s technique is script analysis. She encouraged actors to become detectives of the playwright’s intent. By thoroughly dissecting the script, actors uncover the play’s underlying themes and the character’s motivations. This empowers actors to make strong artistic choices that illuminate the play’s message.

Building the Actor

Adler wasn’t just concerned with creating believable characters; she fostered well-rounded actors. She emphasized the importance of artistic independence, encouraging actors to develop their own viewpoints and bring their unique perspectives to their roles.

Learning from a Master

While Adler didn’t leave behind a published book outlining her technique, her teachings live on through the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York and Los Angeles. Many renowned actors, including Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro, honed their craft under Adler’s tutelage.

Is Adler Right for You?

If you’re an actor seeking a technique that emphasizes imagination, observation, and a deep connection to the text, then the Stella Adler technique might be a perfect fit. It encourages actors to become not just performers, but interpreters of the human condition.

In the Wings: Mastering the Moment Before Your Entrance

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The spotlight beckons. The audience waits with bated breath. But before you step onto the stage and steal the show, there’s a crucial, often overlooked moment – the one right before your entrance. This brief period, according to the teachings of Constantin Stanislavski and his influential protégés, is a vital opportunity to prime yourself for peak performance.

Stanislavski’s Inner Life

Stanislavski, the revolutionary acting teacher, believed in the power of the actor’s “inner life.” For him, the moments before an entrance were a sacred space to cultivate your character’s emotional state and intentions. He advocated for a series of techniques to achieve this:

  • Emotional Recall: Tap into past experiences that evoke the emotions your character might be feeling. Did you experience a similar moment of nervousness, excitement, or anger? Recalling the physical sensations associated with those emotions can imbue your performance with authenticity. OR (as per Meisner) totally use imagination to “get there”
  • The Given Circumstances: Review the specific details of the play – the time of day, the characters you’ve just encountered, your character’s recent actions. Understanding the context helps you step seamlessly into your character’s mindset when you enter.
  • Physical Adjustments: Are you tense or slouched? Stanislavski emphasized the mind-body connection. Adjust your posture and take a few deep breaths to mirror your character’s physical state.

Building on the Foundation

Stanislavski’s students further refined these ideas. Here’s what some of his prominent protégés added:

  • Sense Memory (Sanford Meisner): Imagine the sights, sounds, smells, and textures that your character might be experiencing just before their entrance. This sensory detail can ground you in the moment and spark authentic reactions.
  • The Beat (Stella Adler): Adler believed in the importance of the “beat,” the silent pause or action that precedes your character’s spoken words. Use the moment before your entrance to establish this beat, building anticipation and focusing your energy.
  • Alignment with Scene (Harold Clurman): Clurman emphasized the importance of aligning your emotional state with the overall mood of the scene. Is the atmosphere tense or playful? Understanding the scene’s energy allows you to seamlessly integrate into it upon your entrance.

Making the Most of the Moment

These techniques can be employed in a pre-show ritual:

  • Find a Quiet Space: Briefly isolate yourself backstage to focus on your character’s inner life.
  • Repeat Your Mantras: Silently rehearse your character’s objectives and motivations.
  • Body Adjustments: Use physical adjustments to embody your character’s emotional state.
  • Sensory Immersion: Imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of the scene.

By mastering the moment before your entrance, you transform the wings from a waiting area into a launchpad. You’ll step onto the stage not just as yourself, but as a fully formed character, ready to captivate the audience. So, the next time you hear your cue, remember – the magic starts before the spotlight hits.