Tag Out
Definition
An editing technique in which a performer enters a scene and physically tags a performer already on stage, replacing them while maintaining the remaining performer's character and context. Tag outs allow rapid exploration of a character's behavior across multiple relationships or settings.
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The Improv Archive. (2026). Tag Out. Retrieved March 17, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/learn-improv/techniques/tag-out
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