short-form improvisation

Short-form improvisation is a spontaneous performance where actors create scenes, characters, and dialogue on the spot, often based on audience suggestions or predefined prompts. These quick, lively scenes usually last just a few minutes and emphasize humor, creativity, and adaptability. Unlike long-form improv, which develops stories over extended periods, short-form improvisation focuses on rapid, energetic exchanges, making it ideal for comedy shows like "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" It relies on active listening, quick thinking, and collaboration to produce entertaining, in-the-moment performances.