It seems to us here at Improv Playhouse that despite how old we get, we still have to recite the alphabet in our head to remember the order of it. Why not force yourself to learn it better with a fun improv game: Alphabet!
The premise is easy enough: 2 or 3 people create a scene with a suggestion from the audience, of course--but they also get a letter. This letter must start the first sentence the first person says. Anytime someone else speaks, their sentence must start with the next letter of the alphabet. (Once you reach Z, start at A until you're back to your starting letter.) The scene must be complete by the time the players have come back to the starting letter!
Sounds simple, right? This is trickier than it sounds! For one thing, it's very easy to get caught up in a grocery list:
Player A: "Chocolate!"
Player B: "Danishes are good."
Player A: "Eagle eggs...taste...good...too."
Player B: "For sure."
Audience: *crickets chirp*
It is absolutely crucial in this game, as in all games, to remember your improv basics: create characters, find a conflict, use tactics, and ALWAYS say yes! Don't get distracted by the alphabet, but don't forget about it either. One of the nice parts of this game is that while it's fun to move around and create your space, you can play this on a car trip, at the lunch table, or while taking a test! (Please note that we at Improv Playhouse do not endorse playing improv games instead of taking a test. We just recognize that it's more fun.)
All of our good wishes go with you. Best of luck as you play this game. Can you handle the pressure?
-Allie
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