Freeze Tag
1970s-present
Also known as Freeze, Entrances and Exits, Tag Out
Two players perform a scene; any other player can yell 'Freeze!' at any moment, tap one out, adopt the frozen pose, and start a new scene justified by the physicality.
Known for
- Probably the most widely-taught improv game in introductory classes worldwide.
- Keith Johnstone-associated but no definitive origin attribution; predates Theatresports formalization.
- Often criticized by serious-scene teachers: 'many groups hardly take time to develop a storyline' — it becomes wit-sport.
- Strong cousin: Blind Freeze (tagger doesn't look at pose, must justify blind).
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