Blind Lines
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Blind Lines is an improv game played by the Ship of Fools and by members Purdue Improv Club during weekly meetings.
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[edit] Origins
Blind Lines is found in multiple improvisational troupes, and has been a staple for years. Among other places, Blind Lines can be seen on the television show Whose Line Is It Anyway
[edit] Setup
This game is setup before the show, in most instances.
[edit] Necessary Equipment
Pen and multiple small pieces of paper.
[edit] Performers
Two people play in each installment of this game, which is often played intermittently throughout a show.
[edit] Leaving the Room
Leaving the room is unnecessary.
[edit] Audience Suggestions
Audience members write down suggestions on pieces of paper before the show. These suggestions are in the form of a line, such as "25% off laundry detergent? That's mad!" or "Duck Dodgers" The audience also gives the performers a scene as a jumping off point.
[edit] Rules
Before the beginning of this improv game, each of the performers grab an unspecified number of suggestions and put them in a pocket or another readily available place. After receiving a suggestion to start the scene, the performers play it out, occasionally pulling out a line to insert as part of the dialogue. The scene ends when called by the host.
[edit] Traditions
[edit] The Experts
Professional Blind Liners are those who can assimilate almost any non-sequitor into a scene. Some players of note are Ryan "T-Rex" Garwood, Kyle "Sweet Speak" Dejute, and Andrew "Peace" Blatt, among others.
