Do you ever make something up as you go along, like a tune or a story? That’s called improvisation, or improv for short, and it’s a tool that is used a lot in theater! In this video, drama teaching artist Barry Mann breaks down the essentials of improv and then shares a fun game you can play anywhere—it’s as easy as A-B-C!
Barry Stewart Mann is an Atlanta-based teaching artist, storyteller, actor, and writer. He holds a BA in English from Harvard University and an MFA in Theatre from the University of San Diego. Barry has been a performer and roster teaching artist for many arts organizations, including the Georgia Council for the Arts, the Alliance Theatre, the Fulton County Teaching Museum, and ArtsNow Learning. He brings a vibrant honesty and caring playfulness to his performances, workshops, residencies, and scripts.
