Definition

An editing technique in which a performer calls out "Cut to..." followed by a new location or scenario, immediately transporting the scene to that context. The cut-to functions like a cinematic jump cut, allowing rapid shifts in setting while maintaining thematic or narrative continuity.

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APA

The Improv Archive. (2026). Cut To. Retrieved March 17, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/learn-improv/techniques/cut-to

Chicago

The Improv Archive. "Cut To." The Improv Archive, 2026. https://improvarchive.org/learn-improv/techniques/cut-to.

MLA

The Improv Archive. "Cut To." The Improv Archive, 2026, https://improvarchive.org/learn-improv/techniques/cut-to. Accessed March 17, 2026.

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