How to Play The Improv Game Sit, Stand, Lean

Sit, Stand, Lean is a relatively easy improv game that can be played by people of all ages. The premise is simple: one player must sit, one must stand and one must lean at all times throughout the scene. It is imperative for all players involved to pay attention to the other players in the scene for this game to work.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Three Players
• One Host
• One Chair, Couch or Table

Playing Sit, Stand, Lean in Improv

1. The host solicits a non-geographic location and an unrelated object from the audience.

2. The three players quietly create a skeleton of a scene (beginning, middle and end) while the host explains the game to the audience.

3. The scene begins with one player sitting, one player standing and one player leaning.

4. Throughout the scene, each player should change their positions. If a player notices that they are holding the same position as another player, they must change their position to the position that is not being used.

5. Each player must hold each position at least once throughout the scene.

6. After all players have held each position at least once, one of the players must bring the scene to a close.

Tips & Warnings

• Pay attention to the other players on stage
• Move slow enough so that everyone has a different position
• Do not move too quickly
• Do not face your back to the audience