Debrief
In applied improvisation, the debrief is a structured reflection period following an exercise. The facilitator guides participants through questions that connect their experience to real-world applications. Without a debrief, an improv exercise remains a game. The debrief transforms it into a learning experience by making implicit lessons explicit.
Further Reading
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Pirate Robot Ninja
An Improv Fable
Billy Merritt; Will Hines
You Can Teach Improv (Yes, You!)
The Ultimate Guide to Class Planning, Skill Building, and Helping Every Student Leave With a Win
Andrew Berkowitz
The Improv Mindset
Change Your Brain. Change Your Business.
Gail Montgomery; Bruce T. Montgomery
The Improvisation Game
Discovering the Secrets of Spontaneous Performance
Chris Johnston
The Actor's Book of Improvisation
Sandra Caruso; Paul Clemens
Improvisation the Michael Chekhov Way
Active Exploration of Acting Techniques
Wil Kilroy
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