Santa Barbara Improv Workshop

David Razowky has a great little article discussing what to do when a scene has spun out of control. To summarize:

• Make sure each line of dialog starts with “You …”, keeping the focus on each other
• Be honest when confused or lost
• Tell your partner how you feel about them
• Slow the scene down – allow silences and work the environment
• Don’t let anything get by you – react to everything

I like every one of his suggestions, and they should be part of any good scene right from the start.