Four-Line Scenes
2000s-present · Chicago / global
Also known as Four-Line Exchange
Two players perform exactly four lines to establish who, what, where, and game — one more beat than Three-Line Scene for the ending.
Known for
- Drill version that gives one extra line to land a game move or button.
- Bridge exercise between Three-Line Scene and full-length scene.
- Teaches pacing — most scenes bloat; Four-Line forces you to find the game fast.
- Common Level 2 / Level 3 drill at Second City and iO.