Time Dash
Definition
A technique in which performers jump forward or backward in time within the same scene or storyline. A time dash maintains the same characters and context but shifts to a different moment, allowing improvisers to explore the consequences of earlier choices or establish backstory.
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The Improv Archive. (2026). Time Dash. Retrieved March 17, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/learn-improv/techniques/time-dash
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