Overaccepting
A response to an offer that takes the offer further than the offering partner intended, expanding rather than simply accepting the premise. In Keith Johnstone's framework, overaccepting is an alternative to blocking that allows a performer to redirect a scene while still honoring the offer. If someone says "Sit down," overaccepting might mean collapsing dramatically to the floor.
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The Improv Handbook
The Ultimate Guide to Improvising in Comedy, Theatre, and Beyond
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Improvisation and the Theatre
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Improvising Now
A Practical Guide to Modern Improv
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A Subversive's Guide to Improvisation
Moving Beyond "Yes, and"
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Improv to Improve Your Leadership Team
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The Improv Mindset
How to Make Improvisation Your Superpower for Success
Keith Saltojanes
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