Emotional Transfer
1990s-present · Chicago / UK
Also known as Transfer, Gradual Emotion
Two players begin a scene with opposite strong emotions; over the scene each gradually becomes the other's emotion — ending with a full swap.
Known for
- Different from Alternate Emotions — the shift is a slow blend, not a switch.
- Teaches players to justify emotional drift with scene events, not just swap.
- Improv Therapy Group uses it as a core emotional-regulation drill.
- Common UK short-form choice; Comedy Store Players play a version.
Connected to
Concepts
emotional range