Long Form Improv
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Long Form Improv
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Author : Ben Hauck
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2012-09-01
Long Form Improv written by Ben Hauck and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Long-Form Improv deftly teaches the wildly popular form of improvisation that is so foundational to the comedy stylings of many of today’s top actors and thriving comedians. Crammed with innovative ideas for conceptualizing improvised scenework and “finding the game of the scene,” this crisply written manual covers techniques for experienced improvisers, curious actors, and even non-actors. A complete long-form improv resource comprising topics like ideation and character creation, improvising scenes for extended periods of time and enhancing them—and even performing the most famous expression of long-form improv, the half-hour improvised form known as “The Harold”—this astute text is written in a friendly, supportive voice by an experienced improv teacher and professional actor whose own frustration in learning the craft drove an obsession to create a program free of confounding teachings and contradictory concepts. The book’s groundbreaking infusion with drama theory and game theory brings new life to the teachings of the craft, breaking down various aspects of long-form improv into short chapters for swift, step-by-step intake of its vital lessons. Students of acting and long-form improv alike should expect Long-Form Improv to bolster their education and fast-track their course to improv greatness.
Long Form Improvisation And American Comedy
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Author : M. Fotis
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-02-11
Long Form Improvisation And American Comedy written by M. Fotis and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-11 with Performing Arts categories.
Long form scenic improv began with the Harold. The comic philosophy of this form started an era of comedy marked by support, trust, and collaboration. This book tells of the Harold, beginning with the development of improv theatre, through the tensions and evolutions that led to its creation at iO, and to its use in contemporary filmmaking.
The Importance Of Being Honest
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Author : Steven Lubet
language : en
Publisher: NYU Press
Release Date : 2008-05-01
The Importance Of Being Honest written by Steven Lubet and has been published by NYU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-05-01 with Law categories.
Popular author Steven Lubet brings his signature blend of humor, advocacy, and legal ethics to The Importance of Being Honest, an incisive analysis of how honesty and law play out in current affairs and historical events. Drawing on original work as well as op-ed pieces and articles that have appeared in the American Lawyer, the Chicago Tribune, and many other national publications, Lubet explores the complex aspects of honesty in the legal world. The Importance of Being Honest is full of tales of questionable practices and poor behavior, chosen because negative examples are much richer, and often more remarkable, in their ultimate lessons. Wyatt Earp’s shootout with Billy Clanton, Bill Clinton’s disastrous decision to lie under oath, Oscar Wilde’s self-destructive perjury in a 1896 libel trial, and the dubious resolution of Justice Scalia’s duck hunting trip with Dick Cheney are only a few of the cases Lubet use to illustrate that law is a vague and boggy realm where truth, and falsehood, is seldom absolute. With his lively, insightful, and sometimes hilarious prose, Lubet takes readers on a tour of the law in our everyday lives, and forces us to rethink how we really feel about honesty and truth.
The Comedy Improv Handbook
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Author : Matt Fotis
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2015-10-14
The Comedy Improv Handbook written by Matt Fotis and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-14 with Performing Arts categories.
The Comedy Improv Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to University Improvisational Comedy in Theatre and Performance is a one-stop resource for both improv teachers and students, covering improv history, theory, maxims, exercises, games, and structures. You will learn the necessary skills and techniques needed to become a successful improviser, developing a basic understanding of the history of improvisation and its major influences, structures, and theories. This book also addresses issues associated with being a college improviser – like auditions, rehearsals, performances, and the dynamics of improv groups.
Theatrical Improvisation
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Author : J. Leep
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2008-07-01
Theatrical Improvisation written by J. Leep and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-07-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Theatrical Improvisation provides an in-depth analysis of short form, long form, and sketch-based improv - tracing the development of each form and the principles that define and connect the styles of performance. Brimming with original interviews from leaders in the field such as Ron West, Charna Halpern, John Sweeny and Margaret Edwartowski, Theatrical Improvisation presents straightforward improvisational theory, history, and trends. Includes easy-to-follow resources on teaching improvisation, with assessment tools, exercises, games, and classroom assignments to enable instructors to incorporate and assess improv in the classroom. Leep offers a practical, essential, and engaging guide for anyone who wants to better understand the art, teach, or perform improvisation.
Fifty Key Improv Performers
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Author : Matt Fotis
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2024-09-12
Fifty Key Improv Performers written by Matt Fotis and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-09-12 with Performing Arts categories.
Fifty Key Improv Performers highlights the history, development, and impact of improvisational theatre by highlighting not just key performers, but institutions, training centers, and movements to demonstrate the ways improv has shaped contemporary performance both onstage and onscreen. The book features the luminaries of improv, like Viola Spolin, Keith Johnstone, and Mick Napier, while also featuring many of the less well‐known figures in improvisation who have fundamentally changed the way we make and view comedy – people like Susan Messing, Jonathan Pitts, Robert Gravel, and Yvon Leduc. Due to improv’s highly collaborative nature, the book features many of the art form’s most important theatres and groups, such as The Second City, TJ & Dave, and Oui Be Negroes. While the book focuses on the development of improvisation in the United States, it features several entries about the development of improv around the globe. Students of Improvisational Theatre, History of Comedy, and Performance Studies, as well as practitioners of comedy, will benefit from the wide expanse of performers, groups, and institutions throughout the book.
Putting Improv To Work
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Author : Greg Hohn
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2022-03-11
Putting Improv To Work written by Greg Hohn and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-11 with Business & Economics categories.
Improv is an art form in which participants act and respond in the present, trusting that each thoughtful action will lead to a wonderful outcome--even if it isn't the intended result. In this book, the principles and practices of unscripted theater are applied to non-theatrical circumstances. This book is based on a highly successful business school course, and aids in the development of communication, teamwork, creativity, confidence, emotional intelligence and other abilities. Each chapter assesses a different component of improv--how it connects to stage success and how it can be used in professional, academic and social settings. This is the only text that lays out an entire course on applied improv, providing activities with detailed instructions and descriptions. With roots in higher education, the book is informal, entertaining, and designed to be beneficial for anybody. Behavioral science, philosophy, art and athletics are all used to inform this discussion of improv and its real-world applications.
Improvisation Role Play
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Author : Talia Mercer
language : en
Publisher: Publifye AS
Release Date : 2025-05-05
Improvisation Role Play written by Talia Mercer and has been published by Publifye AS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-05 with Performing Arts categories.
Improvisation Role Play showcases the transformative power of improvisation in acting and performance, highlighting its significance in actor training, spontaneous theatre, and audience interaction. It argues that improv isn't just a performance style but a methodology for boosting creativity and engagement. One intriguing aspect is how improv fosters adaptability and quick thinking, essential skills in today's dynamic performance landscape. The book also bridges traditional script-based acting with the immediacy of unscripted performance, providing actors with a versatile toolkit. The book systematically explores improvisation, beginning with its history and theory. It then examines the application of improv techniques in actor training and scene creation. It progresses to spontaneous theatre formats and concludes with an analysis of audience interaction, supported by case studies and interviews. A unique element is its emphasis on practical application, with exercises in each chapter to develop improvisational skills, making it valuable for students and experienced performers alike.
Improvisation For Actors And Writers
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Author : Bill Lynn
language : en
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
Release Date : 2004
Improvisation For Actors And Writers written by Bill Lynn and has been published by Meriwether Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Drama categories.
Far more than simply an overview of improv comedy, this book helps actors, writers and comedians learn the basics as taught in all the major comedy schools. First, the do's and don'ts of the Comedy Improv Commandments. The concepts that, when understood, hit the student like falling anvils: Anvil 1: Collaboration -- Working with the 'Group Mind', Anvil 2: Agreement -- 'Just say Yes', Anvil 3: Foundation -- 'Who, What and Where, Anvil 4: Exploring -- 'Finding the Game'. Successful improv requires the skill of the actor, the talent of the comedian and the ideas of the writer rolled into one. This book tells how it can all be done for performers or teachers.
Long Form Improvisation The Art Of Zen
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Author : Jason Chin
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2009
Long Form Improvisation The Art Of Zen written by Jason Chin and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Performing Arts categories.
If you're already an improviser, even if you're just starting out, this is the book for you. This book merges basic improvisation techniques with Zen philosophy in order to create a new way of performing scenes and shows. Based on decades of work with the art form, Jason R. Chin strips away pretense and creates a simple, yet elegant method of improvising longer, more rich scenes and characters. A powerful tool for the advanced improviser and a wonderful book for the beginner, Zen and the Art of Long-form Improvisation is a welcome addition to your improv library.