If you’re looking to raise morale and inspire your cast and crew, you won’t want to miss these 23 exciting improv games! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced improviser, these games are sure to challenge you and expand your horizons.

Help a group get to know each other and collaborate while having spontaneous fun with these improve games and proven improv techniques!

Game Play: Four Square creates four distinct scenes presented in rotation. Standing in a square, the downstage pair of players performs their scene until MC yells ROTATE.

If you find yourself at the helm of a theatre class and want to help your students feel both excited and at ease in your classroom, improv icebreakers are an excellent place to start. On The Stage presents a few to try. Alphabet Circle. Start with a low-pressure, low-stakes game to warm up and sharpen concentration.

Here are some of my favorite improv games suited for medium to large groups (5 or more actors), great for including everyone who is present. They work well as warm ups before rehearsals. I also use them as ensemble building activities.