What Improv Can Do for Your Acting Skills

Many actors who are starting out their careers and training will sometimes say 'I can't do improv' or 'I prefer having a script'. Even professionals find themselves in a bit of rut when it comes to improvisation. Though it is great having the character laid out on paper for you, an actor really needs a good basis of understanding improvisation for their performance skills and personal growth.

Improvisation is used in many scenarios through out the film and television industry. Your skills in improvisation may be what gets you your next role or may help create something cohesive on screen that wasn't written for the character. Our team has put together the top reasons why Improvisation can help your acting career.

Better Understanding of a Character & Material

When your imagination grows, so can your understanding of a character and the scene in scripted work. The creativity of Improv can adapt to the creation of character history, relationships and who they are as an individual beyond the pages of the character brief and script. This allows you to better become that character in knowing their reactions, emotions and what they would do in different scenarios.

Keeps You in the Moment

Your skills in improvisation will allow you to stay in the present with your character. Every scene must be performed as if it is happening for the first time with reaction, emotion and movement. The more you practice your improvisational skills, the easier it becomes for you to keep these moments fresh on set, especially when you end up on your 50th take! 

Keeps You Ready for Auditions

No two auditions are the same. And in the world of adverts and promos, improvisational skills could land you your next big brand deal! Many workshop style auditions also like to see what improvisation skills you have to see your creative side in creating a character they envision. 

Builds Confidence in Your Performance

When you can think on your toes and know that you are using your instincts, you become more confident in your performance skills whether it is on the job or in the audition process. As you practice more and more improv, you will begin to find the scripted work comes more naturally to you as a performer.  

Improvisational skills are not just for the sake of comedy, it helps you with your acting career on a day to day basis. Keeping these skills in a peak state will help you grow professionally and personally in all your performances. 

Want to learn and practice your Improvisation Skills? IPM Acting Academy will give you the key techniques to get your career started in the film industry with scripted and improvisation work. Join today! 

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