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Who (Character / Relationship)

Spolin's term for the characters and relationship in a scene — not just who each performer is, but how they know each other.

Known for

Spolin emphasized 'relationship' over isolated character — Who is always Who-to-Whom.
Modern descendants: UCB's 'Who are you to each other?' and iO's 'play the relationship, not the premise.'

Connected to

People

Viola Spolin

Concepts

Where (Location)What (Activity)Relationship (as Scene Foundation)

Sources

https://www.hooplaimpro.com/resource/who-what-where

Referenced by

Concepts

Relationship (as Scene Foundation)Relationship-First Initiation What (Activity)Where (Location)

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