Whimprov 2: The Re-Whimprovening

Hey gang

I don't remember entirely what we came up with on Monday, as a result of the...oh, what's the word. Fire Alarm! That's it. But here's what I remember.

1) Freeze - Everyone

2) Slideshow - Travis, Justin, May (Diane) (Slides), Lucy and Matt (Speakers)

3) Oscar - Herman, Tino, Colin

4) Hitchhiker - Everyone

5) Pan Right - Colin, Tino, Herman, Ben

6) Rap Battle - Whomever wants in

We were supposed to play 7 games, but since we were interrupted, and couldn't decide on our seventh game, I eliminated it entirely. Better to do fewer games that we're more confident with, than a game that we're not entirely versed in.

We can make changes/swaps depending on who shows up at Whidden on wednesday. Even if you're not interested in playing, you should come out and watch (Travis and Victor, who weren't on the set list last time, came and watched, and they ended up playing games too, which was awesome).

Remember, be in front of Whidden at 830 on wednesday evening. Try not to be late.

See y'all then!

Cheers,

Cliff

PS - Student Center Freeze and Commons Rap Battle, albeit not very well executed, were hilarious. I loved doing it. Let's plan/do more of that stuff.

Whimprov 2: The Re-Whimprovening - Preliminary Setlist

Hey gang

Here's what we came up with. We'll do the final setlist next monday, so if you want to be in the wednesday show, it's imperative that you're there on monday. (Unless you're Diane, and you've already spoken to me. Then it's cool. You can also email me if you have some kind of issue)

Anyway, here's what we came up with:

Freeze - Everyone

Slideshow - Travis, Matt, Steve, Martin, Lucy, Diane

Oscar - Herman, Martin, Steve

HitchHiker - Everyone

Pan Right - Colin, Mitch, Hisham, Justin

Foreign Film - (No one yet, but we haven't played this yet. We may swap it out for something we're more familiar with)

RAP BATTLE - Cliff, Martin, Colin, Lucy, Matt, Andrew (If he's around?), Herman, Carlyn (if she's able to make it after Eurydice), Alex
- I'm thinking we could even have 4 teams of 2, and do an elimination-style performance, with one team being the Victor (Trafiak) (If 3 people get that joke, I'll be happy).

So, that's that. If you have questions, email me.

See y'all monday, and once again, great session tonight. You're all wonderful.

Enemy Battlers,

Cliff

Summary of Games for November 10th

Hey internet improvisers (that's not as much fun to type as it is to say)

Here's what we did tonight!

21
- Same as before. Except this time we were lazy and went to 11.
Tips
- If you make it 11 instead of 21 is goes way faster.

Rhyming Circle
- People stand in a circle. One person says a word, and the next person says a word that rhymes with it. May or may not be rhythmic accompanyment. (But it's more slick if there is).
Tips
- It's best not to preconceive your ideas, because if you're later on in the circle, someone might snatch your idea up. If that happens, chances are good you'll panic for a moment, and that's never a pleasant feeling. Since it's only one word, let whatever comes to you come out. Everything's cool as long as it rhymes. Feel free to use multi-syllabic words. Or even words that only slightly rhyme (like rhyming 'McCain' to 'Day')

Beastie Boy
- In a circle, people stand. One person says a line, and emphasizes the final word (i.e. Well I went outside and I looked at the SKY!) The next person says a different line, the last word of which has to rhyme with the last word from the previous line (i.e. When I'm Eighty-Three, probably gonna DIE!) Play continues around the circle. Players are strongly encouraged to 'rap' their lines. If other players are able to guess what the final word of a line is, they are allowed to shout the word alongside the player.
Tips
- Make a commitment. Doesn't matter if it makes sense, it's your rap, so take it to school.
- Try to fill the space. A line that uses as many syllables as possible will sound better and be more successful than one with a lot of open space. You don't hear open space in rap songs, so it shouldn't really be in Beastie Boy.
- It's all about attitude.

Rap Battle - An MIT Original Game
- Based off of Beastie Boy. Play moves similar to 'Questions Only'. Players rap (like in Beastie Boy) back and forth until someone screws up. That person is then replaced by their partner. Players are encouraged to be as hyped up and excited as possible. When not in actual play, players are encouraged to go crazy and be supportive of their rap counterpart.
Tips
- It's all about attitude. You're the greatest rap artist ever. You own the show. Confidence will get you through this game more than rhyming ability will.
- When you're not in play, keep the beat going. Even something simple like clapping will add to the atmosphere of the game.
- Hype up the audience, and hype up your teammates. You're the best rap team ever assembled. Make sure your presence is indicative of this fact.
- Try to use rhymes that are open. You'll want to win, but you should also want the other person to not fail. After all, it is an Improv scene. And even though it is a competition, ultimately the group fails or succeeds together.
- ...Not a good idea to say or do anything racist. I'd call it a rule of thumb, but it's a little more important than that. Let's say it's a rule of arm.

Freeze
- Same
Tips
- You guys blew me away with Freeze tonight. So, I'm implementing a few new tips.
- If you're not in the scene, feel free to come into the scene if you're need (i.e. as the Captain for the Enemy Battlers, or the Zookeeper)
- You can bring in more people into a scene, and you can take out more than one person, as long as you assume someone's exact position.

Anyways, that's it for me guys. I'll post our Whimprov preliminary setlist soon after this.

Great job gang.

Cheers,

Cliff

PS - Still find y'all physically attractive.