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Sympathetic Engagement

Sympathetic Engagement

A while ago, Will Hines wrote about something he calls sympathetic disagreement on his blog ImprovNonsense. When I teach this idea, I usually explained it like this: “First, repeat what your scene partner just said that you agree with, and then politely object to one specific part of it.”

For instance:

Brad
I love dogs so much. I’d rather live with the meanest dog than with the kindest person.
Jennifer
I like dogs too, they’re awesome. But I’ve met some pretty mean dogs, who wanted to rip out my throat.

In this instance, Brad is taking on a point of view that many people share, that he loves dogs. But he takes it to an absured extreme. Continue reading “Sympathetic Engagement”

Author mullaneyPosted on August 21, 2015June 10, 2016Categories improvTags arguments, disagreement, improv, improv coaching, improv comedy, improv exercises, objections, questions, sympathetic engagementLeave a comment on Sympathetic Engagement

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