This game is used as an icebreaker and should be played in a large room, like a gym or hall. First, divide the class into two teams and line them up facing each other with about 8 feet of space in between. Each player will now be facing someone, who is their partner for the activity. One team is named Hares, and the other will be Hounds. Tell the group that you will be saying either "hares" or "hounds." The team that gets called must tag their partner before he reaches the opposite wall. However, members of the chasing team must spin around once before trying to tag their partner. What makes this game fun is that the chaser will often become disoriented.
Freeze Tag is a warm-up exercise. Warm-up exercises are meant to build confidence. First, two actors improvise a scene. Eventually, another player will yell "freeze" and then replace one of the actors. At this point, a new setting and story must be created. Both players then explain their characters and the scene's context.
Yes Let's is another common warm-up exercise. Its purpose is to promote acceptance within the group of actors. First, choose a group scenario, like a picnic or a party. A player then starts by saying "let's" followed by acting out what he wants to do. A second player jumps in and says "let's" again, followed by an activity. This time, however, the first player agrees by saying "yes let's do that" and they both act it out. Each new player makes a suggestion, then the other players agree and perform the action. Continue until the entire group has joined in.
The Dating Game is meant to be used during a performance, and requires audience participation. One player must step outside, while three others are selected as the dates. The audience then chooses one aspect of the player's character. For example, one may be dumb, another could be a superhero and another may consider himself macho. Player four returns and asks each date three questions and must use the answers to guess what kind of person the date is.
Singing is also a popular form of improv than can easily involve the audience. Have the spectators name something that makes them angry. Next improvise a song outlining the bad things about the topic. For those familiar with music, a simple recommended chord progression for the chorus is G Am D D. For the verse, the chord progression D C G is suggested. Both the chorus and verse are to be repeated four times. However, this is by no means an absolute rule, especially if your group knows a fair amount about music.