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unscripted performance

[/ʌnˈskrɪptɪd pərˈfɔːrməns/]
nounpl: unscripted performances
apresentação não roteirizada / performance improvisada
1. A live performance or presentation where the actors, speakers, or performers do not follow a predetermined script, instead relying on improvisation, spontaneity, or memorized content delivered naturally.
The comedian delivered an unscripted performance that had the audience laughing throughout the night.
O comediante fez uma apresentação improvisada que fez a plateia rir a noite toda.
2. A theatrical, musical, or spoken word act that is created and executed in real-time without prior written preparation.
The jazz band's unscripted performance showcased their musical chemistry and creativity.
A performance improvisada da banda de jazz demonstrou sua química musical e criatividade.
NYC Slang
off-the-dome performance / freestyle set
Synonyms
improvised performancead-lib performancespontaneous performancefreestyle performanceoff-the-cuff performance
Antonyms
scripted performancerehearsed performanceplanned performancechoreographed performance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apresentação improvisada / performance sem roteiro
Most commonly used in theatrical and entertainment contexts
Rio de Janeiro
show de improviso / performance na lata
Informal usage, 'na lata' means 'on the spot'
São Paulo
apresentação sem script / performance espontânea
More formal usage in corporate and cultural events
Portugal
apresentação improvável / performance sem guião
Uses 'guião' instead of 'roteiro'; less common than in Brazil

Related Idioms & Phrases

winging it
playing it by ear
thinking on your feet
on-the-fly performance
improvisation on demand
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