The rules to the improv game “Sell a Blank to a Blank” are deceptively simple. One person is the seller, and the other person is the buyer. The seller has to sell a random object to the buyer, who has a random personality trait. To …
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Debunking the Myth of YES AND
If you’ve ever taken an improv class, you’ve probably heard the golden rule of “yes and”. It means you accept whatever your scene partner offers you and build on it. For example, if they say “We’re on a spaceship”, you don’t say “No, we’re not, …
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How to Become a Better Speaker in One Minute or Less
The mother of Improv Viola Spolin said, “If you have a problem, there’s a game to solve it. And if there isn’t a game, invent one!” As a public speaking coach, I use the Sponto Time card deck in my consults to help executives with …
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New Game! One Minute Story
On Friday the 13th, Izzy and I did a LIVE audio event on LinkedIn. We invited participants on stage to play an improv game with us called “One Minute Story.” I’ll often use this game in public speaking classes and consults as a warmup exercise. …
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Why is it Sponto Time? In a word, ENGAGEMENT
People are sick and tired of going to boring meetings, classes, parties, and other events that lack opportunities for meaningful conversations and connections. When people aren’t more deeply engaged with others in their environment, they lose focus and interest. They lose heart. 💗 That’s because their …
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New Game Rules! I Heard a Rumor About You
The RULES: In this two-person improv game, select one player as “The Chosen One,” or CO, for short! The other player grabs and reveals either a purple card or an orange card. 🟠🟣 The player with the card confronts the CO with a rumor based …
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X is like Y: Game Play + Debrief
Izzy G and Laura B use the Sponto Time deck to play the improv game “X is like Y.” After they both play the game, they debrief in an Applied Improv session. Transcript: Laura: So we’re going to play a game called X is like …
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It’s Sponto Time! See the Alphabet Game in Action!
Laughter erupts spontaneously in the Alphabet Game! Here’s how to play: Select and reveal one purple card and one green card. Let the cards inspire a conversation. But here’s the twist: follow the ABCs! The first player starts the convo with a sentence beginning with …
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What is the difference between Improv Theater and Applied Improv?
Laura: Izzy, what is the difference between Improv Theater and Applied Improv? Izzy: Great question! The main difference is in the function and the goal. Improv Theater is about entertainment. People go to the theater, and they watch the improv groups. The audience is engaged …
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It’s Sponto Time!
It’s Sponto Time, ⚡⚡⚡ fast improvisational party games that help you think on your feet & become more spontaneous. Be creative, tell stories, build teams, have more fun, and discover something new about yourself and others!
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