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The Improv Book
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Author : Alison Goldie
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-07-14
The Improv Book written by Alison Goldie and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-14 with Performing Arts categories.
A smart, witty and accessible guide to the rewarding and joyful practice of improvisation. Classic improv games and variations Telling stories and creating characters Using improv to make theatre and comedy, from monologues to full-scale productions An asset to students and teachers of improvisation in schools, drama schools, higher education and theatre groups, both professional and amateur. It will also be of benefit to organisations and individual readers who want to discover how improv stimulates creativity and confidence in all areas of life. The Improv Book opens up this exciting discipline to a wider audience.
The Improv Handbook
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Author : Tom Salinsky
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2013-06-13
The Improv Handbook written by Tom Salinsky and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-13 with Performing Arts categories.
The most comprehensive, smart, helpful and inspiring guide to improve available today. Applicable to comedians, actors, public speakers and anyone who needs to think on their toes. From The Improv Handbook: The problem for improvisers is anxiety. faced with a lot of nameless eyes staring at us, and feeling more than anything else like prey, we are likely to want to display very consistent behavior, so that anyone who looks at us, looks away and then looks back sees the same thing. Thus we become boring, we fade into the background, and we cease to be of interest. The Improv Handbook provides everything someone interested in improvisational comedy needs to know, as written by a husband and wife comedy duo with years of experience and teaching in the field. in addition to providing a comprehensive history of improvisational theater as a backdrop, it also looks at modern theories and practices of improvisation on a global scale, including how the form of comedy has evolved differently in different parts of the world, from Europe to the UK to the Chicago scene. The Improv Handbook also contains an essential performance segment that details different formats of improvisation. Chapter topics include Theatresports, Micetro, Gorilla Theatre, and the inventions of Keith Johnstone and Del Close as well as other popular forms of improv, like those on "Whose Line is it Anyway." The core section of the book is called simply, "How to Improvise" and delves into issues of spontaneity, the fundamentals of storytelling, working together, upping the ante, and character development. The book concludes with sections on how to improvise in front of an audience and- just as crucially- how to attract an audience in the first place.
Applied Improvisation
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2018-04-19
Applied Improvisation written by and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-04-19 with Performing Arts categories.
This collection of Applied Improvisation stories and strategies draws back the curtain on an exciting, innovative, growing field of practice and research that is changing the way people lead, create, and collaborate. Applied Improvisation is the umbrella term widely used to denote the application of improvised theatre's theories, tenets, games, techniques, and exercises beyond conventional theatre spaces, to foster the growth and/or development of flexible structures, new mindsets, and a range of inter and intra-personal skills required in today's volatile and uncertain world. This edited collection offers one of the first surveys of the range of practice, featuring 12 in-depth case studies by leading Applied Improvisation practitioners and a foreword by Phelim McDermott and Lee Simpson. The contributors in this anthology are professional Applied Improvisation facilitators working in sectors as diverse as business, social science, theatre, education, law, and government. All have experienced the power of improvisation, have a driving need to share those experiences, and are united in the belief that improvisation can positively transform just about all human activity. Each contributor describes their practice, integrates feedback from clients, and includes a workbook component outlining some of the exercises used in their case study to give facilitators and students a model for their own application. This book will serve as a valuable resource for both experienced and new Applied Improvisation facilitators seeking to develop leaders and to build resilient communities, innovative teams, and vibrant organizations. For theatre practitioners, educators, and students, it opens up a new realm of practice and work.
Long Form Improv
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Author : Ben Hauck
language : en
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Release Date : 2012-09
Long Form Improv written by Ben Hauck and has been published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09 with Humor 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.
The Improv Handbook
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Author : Tom Salinsky
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2013
The Improv Handbook written by Tom Salinsky and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Acting categories.
Exploring the history of the genre, alongside modern theories and practice, The Improv Handbook explores Theatresports, Micetro and Gorilla Theatre, as well as the innovations of Keith Johnstone, Del Close and Whose Line Is It Anyway? Spontaneity, storytelling, collaboration and character are examined in detail, before concluding with practical advice on improvising for audiences, asking the crucial question: How do you attract an audience in the first place? First published in 2008, this new edition features a foreword by comedian Mike McShane, as well as fresh exercises on endings, managing blind offers and master/servant games, along with new and expanded interviews with Keith Johnstone, Neil Mullarkey, Jeffrey Sweet and Paul Rogan--back cover.
The Improv Show Book
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Author : Greg Sullivan
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2016-08-16
The Improv Show Book written by Greg Sullivan and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-08-16 with categories.
This is your go-to guide for putting on an improv comedy show guaranteed to have your audiences rolling in the aisles. Twelve great improv forms are fully explained along with author Greg Sullivan's keen insider tips on how to perform them like a seasoned pro. As a bonus, the full text of The GS Improv Technique book is included. This invaluable guide gives you actionable insights into improv best practices which will help you deliver an even better show - one which audiences will happily return to time and again. Staging an improv show is both challenging and simple. Challenging in that you must bring your creative A-game every night, yet simple in that no props, sets or costumes are required. When you follow the teachings of The Improv Show Book, you will be a delivering great shows beginning with your first performance. Let author Greg Sullivan's 20+ years of improv experience work to your advantage. Greg founded and performed with NYC improv troupe KLAATU, was featured in three BACK STAGE cover stories and has published twelve books on improv, including Improv for Kids and the Improv Lessons book series. His troupe KLAATU returns to the stage in DEC 2016 and his new troupe, The Bookworms debuts at the Mount Kisco Public Library in NOV. This group is raising funds for library programs. In fact, since improv does not require props, sets or costumes, it is an ideal method of raising funds for community groups.
Impro
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Author : Keith Johnstone
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2012-11-12
Impro written by Keith Johnstone and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-12 with Performing Arts categories.
Keith Johnstone's involvement with the theatre began when George Devine and Tony Richardson, artistic directors of the Royal Court Theatre, commissioned a play from him. This was in 1956. A few years later he was himself Associate Artistic Director, working as a play-reader and director, in particular helping to run the Writers' Group. The improvisatory techniques and exercises evolved there to foster spontaneity and narrative skills were developed further in the actors' studio then in demonstrations to schools and colleges and ultimately in the founding of a company of performers, called The Theatre Machine. Divided into four sections, 'Status', 'Spontaneity', 'Narrative Skills', and 'Masks and Trance', arranged more or less in the order a group might approach them, the book sets out the specific techniques and exercises which Johnstone has himself found most useful and most stimulating. The result is both an ideas book and a fascinating exploration of the nature of spontaneous creativity.
The Improv Illusionist
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Author : David Raitt
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2023-07-27
The Improv Illusionist written by David Raitt and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-27 with Performing Arts categories.
Object work, environment and physicality are essential for improvisational theatre. Skilled improvisers can draw audiences into the performance by helping them see things that aren't there. The Improv Illusionist is the first book dedicated to physical improv. It reveals why these skills are so important, how to fix bad habits that develop over time and practical techniques for being more physical on stage. The book features over 50 exercises to help improvisers develop their skills through solo and group work. Instructors will also find notes and tips for teaching physical improv. Improvisers of all ages and experience levels will learn how to: * become more playful through exploring physical activity; * eliminate miscommunication with other players by adding precision to object work; * get new ideas for scenes by exploring the environment and activities; * develop an eye for real-world detail and how to reproduce it in improv; * add more visual flair to scenes; * stay safe, both physically and emotionally, in shows, rehearsals and classes Even the most seasoned improv performers often struggle to be more physical, so this book fills an important niche in improv actor training.
The Improv Book
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Author : Greg Quigley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
The Improv Book written by Greg Quigley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Improvisation (Music) categories.
The Ultimate Improv Book
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Author : Edward J. Nevraumont
language : en
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
Release Date : 2001
The Ultimate Improv Book written by Edward J. Nevraumont and has been published by Meriwether Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Performing Arts categories.
A complete improvisation curriculum in twenty-four class-length units. This comprehensive resource who shows the who, what, when, why and how of comedy improvisation. Main topics: What is improv?; Improvisational skills; Structuring; Strategies; How to start your own improvisation team. Includes many games and exercises.