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| improvisation | an impromptu portrayal of a character or scene |
| scene-stealing | innapropriately diverting attention from the main actors by calling attention ot yourself onstage |
| sitcoms | television programs that are situation centered |
| character-centered approach | a focus on the reactions of a character or a group of characters placed in various situations |
| motivated sequence | the natural way a person responds to a stimulus |
| first step in motivated sequence | stimulus |
| characterization | putting together all facets of a character to bring life and interest to that character |
| idea connection | the step in the motivated sequence in which your brain registers the stimulus |
| "do nothing" effectively | to be visible onstage without scene-stealing |
| "illusion of the first time" | the impression given by a performance that has spontaneity and freshness |
| internal stimuli | thoughts and emotions |
| situation-centered approach | placement of different characters in a certain situation, focusing on their various reactions |
| terminal question | can be answered with a yes or a no, htus hindering improvisational dialogue |
| individual improvisation | improvisation that allows for depth in the development of a single character |
| main response | last step in the motivated sequence in which you react vocally or physically |
| primary means of conveying character | voice, body language, and movement |
| motivation | the causes and reasons for a character's behavior; the driving force behind improvisations |
| spontaneity | the naturalness needed to keep a production fresh |
| situation | the problems, challenges, and circumstances a character must face |
| external stimuli | things that are heard, seen, tasted, felt, or smelled |
