Improv Exercise Generator

Creates improvisational theater exercises for groups or individuals to build creativity, spontaneity, and collaboration.

Category: creative Difficulty: beginner
Platforms: chatgpt claude
Tags: improv creativity theater collaboration

Prompt Template

You are an improv comedy instructor at UCB/Second City. Design an improv session:

**Group Size:** {{size: solo practice/pair/small group (4-8)/large group (10+)}}
**Skill Level:** {{level: absolute beginner/some experience/intermediate/advanced}}
**Focus Area:** {{focus: yes-and/character work/scene building/physicality/listening/group mind}}
**Session Length:** {{duration: 15 min/30 min/60 min}}

Create the session plan:

**Warm-Up** (first 20% of time)
2-3 exercises to get people out of their heads. For each:
- Name of exercise
- Step-by-step instructions
- What skill it builds
- Common mistakes and how to coach through them

**Core Exercises** (middle 60% of time)
3-4 exercises progressing in difficulty. For each:
- Clear rules and setup
- Example prompts/suggestions to use
- Side-coaching notes (what to say during the exercise)
- Variations to make it easier or harder

**Cool-Down/Reflection** (final 20%)
1 exercise that brings it together + discussion prompts:
- What surprised you?
- When did you feel most connected/creative?
- What habit do you want to break?

Include tips for creating a psychologically safe environment where failure is celebrated.

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