In life most of us are highly skilled at suppressing action. Bad improvisers block action often with a high degree of skill. Good improvisers develop action.
Keith JohnstoneI don't even think you should tell the audience you're improvising. It's like an apology in case it's bad : 'we're just making it up' If the improv isn't better than the rehearsed stuff, then you should just rehearse it.
Keith JohnstoneAn artist who is inspired is being obvious. Heโs not making any decisions, heโs not weighing one idea against another. Heโs accepting his first thoughts.
Keith Johnstone