improv

théâtre d’improvisation

Spectacle vivant où les artistes inventent les scènes sur le moment, souvent à partir d’idées du public.

En anglais simple : Live entertainment in which performers invent scenes as they go, often using ideas from the audience.

• We went to an improv show.
• The improv troupe asked us for ideas.
• She performs improv at a small theater every Friday.

Synonymes : improvisational comedy

Expressions courantes : improv show, improv comedy, do improv

improvisation

Création de musique, de paroles ou de gestes pendant une prestation, sans préparation préalable.

En anglais simple : Making up music, words, or actions as you perform, without preparing them beforehand.

• We tried some improv in class.
• The song ended with a little musical improv.
• Improv helps actors respond quickly to unexpected ideas.

Synonymes : improvisation

Expressions courantes : musical improv, try some improv

improviser

Inventer une prestation au fur et à mesure, sans texte ni plan préparé.

En anglais simple : To invent a performance as you go, without a prepared script or plan.

• We improv together after class.
• The actors improv on stage using suggestions from the audience.
• Can you improv a scene about a lost dog?

Synonymes : improvise

Expressions courantes : improv a scene, improv with someone