Character Ideas
Note to Readers: Many of these ideas are not my own. Rather, they belong to the community of improv students/teachers that I have worked with at the CT Observatory in Austin. Or even greater, they belong to anyone that wants to further develop the character. Some of the ideas have come directly from other students who will be named as “originator” in details below.
To get things rolling, I am gonna make a list of characters and capture a few high level details about each. These details include 1. character title, 2. character kicker, 3. originator (who first thought of it), 3. POV, 4. Other details
The Movie/Song Quoting Freak
This is the social introvert that is only capable of describing his life and perspectives through quotations. Might be contrasted in a individual/group therapy session environment where doctor plays straight, encouraging character to speak in his own voice.
The Illiterate Yet All Knowing VP
I’ve met a few of these folks but have a really hard time describing them. This is due to a strong desire to forget about them.
The Mexican Reporter that Over Pronounces English Terms
It’s common for American reporters
The “I am not trying to say …” Person
I am not trying to say your breath stings, but why don’t you chew a piece of gum
The Mystic Stutter
A Crytalling Balling, Palm Reading Mystic with Stuttering Problems
The Suspiciously NOT GAY Guy
Your average McCain/Palin supporter, with a twist.
The Jewish “Al Queda” Wannabe
Who really wanted to Piss Off Mom and Dad
The IT Analyst “Business” Wannabe
Jargon, Jargon, Jargon
The Sheepish Fella Dressed as a Wolf
The Sheep in Wolves’ Clothing at the Costume Party
The LISP WHISPERER
The “Caesar Milan” of the Speech Impediment Society
Smack-tack-tivistiously
The hypocritical smack talking activist.
The IT Analyst, Circa 1234 BC
What they said during a requirements gathering session.
The Better (or the Betters)
Hmmmm. Can’t remember
Polish Surfer Dude? or Polish anything!!!
The Apologetic Bully
I am soooo sorry I just knocked your teeth out dude!
The Blind, Deaf Calculus Professor
A real person here in Austin. I took a college course with him. One night, he lectured in grunts while solving complex Optimization riddles.
The National Inquirer Reporter
The real reason behind the half-truth reporting.
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