Improv is a skill developed from fast thinking and creativity. There is no script and no memorization. The exercises used involve acting out various situations and creating vast characters through improvised scene work.
Professional actors use improv techniques for warm-up and rehearsal.
Improv is also catching on in business circles to improve co-worker relations and reduce stress. Designed in a workshop format, improvisational theater games and techniques are a fantastic and fun learning tool. Improv, Inc. enables participants to be a part of improv regardless of stage experience. The group learns a lot from watching itself in action. The open environment allows for a safe, nurturing, family-like atmosphere.