Straight Man / Voice of Reason
The grounded character who registers and questions the absurdity of the game player, plays at the top of their intelligence.
Known for
- UCB pairing: game player does the unusual thing; straight man notices and reacts realistically.
- Straight man's reactions frame the game for the audience, without their surprise, the unusual thing isn't unusual.
- A performer can flip roles mid-show; the dynamic belongs to the scene, not the actors.
Connected to
Schools & Theaters
ucb