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Musical Improv Games - Counterpoint Song

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Good for:

That 'wow' moment mid musical

Method:

  • This really does work well as a tent-pole in the middle of a longform improvised musical.  Think "One day more" from Les Mis or "Tonight" from West Side Story.  Otherwise known as the "Non-pointing pointing song" for reasons that may become clear:
  • The protagonist or main character enters and sings a simple repeated line that sums up their desires
  • They are joined one by one (or in pairs) by other characters singing complimentary melodies but with their own words
  • When everyone is on stage, they all sing their lines together
  • All the singers converge on one line that sums up their combined state
  • End

Tips:

  • Can you give your focus to the newest singer on stage?
  • Try to find your own line that really sums up your character's journey up to that point
  • If you think you have the line that could apply to everyone, try to make that clear.
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