"You simply cannot be too obvious or clear about what you think is happening or is going to happen in a scene or story, especially in narrative improv. If it feels like you’re telling a Cinderella story - say it! Out loud! On stage! “Wow, this sure is a real Cinderella story!” is literally a genius line in an improvised narrative. It might feel hack or broad or even like “cheating,” but holding back information or ideas never helps. It only creates opportunities for lost threads and competing ideas. In a written musical we might want to keep things secret for big reveals later, but in improv, that’ll only muddle it up. Make big, clear choices and communicate them loud and proud to your teammates and the audience, and they’ll thank you for it. The clearer and simpler the story, the more fun you can have with the specifics of each moment."
