Quick Change
Pre-1988 (Chicago/London); Whose Line TV 1988-
Also known as New Choice, Change
Two perform a scene; whenever the host yells 'New Choice!' (or rings a bell), the last line or action must be immediately replaced with a different one.
Known for
- Host can call multiple new choices in a row — comedic rule of three is standard.
- Teaches performers to drop attachments to their first ideas and stay in the scene.
- Known as 'New Choice' in US improv schools (UCB, iO), 'Change' in UK, 'Quick Change' on WL.
- Also used as a director's side-coaching tool in class, not just a performance game.
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