The Improv Handbook is the most comprehensive, smart, helpful and inspiring guide to improv available today. Applicable to comedians, actors, public speakers and anyone who needs to think on their toes, it features a range of games, interviews, descriptions and exercises that illuminate and illustrate the exciting world of improvised performance.
First published in 2008, this second edition features a new foreword by comedian Mike McShane, as well as new exercises on endings, managing blind offers and master-servant games, plus new and expanded interviews with Keith Johnstone, Neil Mullarkey, Jeffrey Sweet and Paul Rogan.
The Improv Handbook is a one-stop guide to the exciting world of improvisation. Whether you’re a beginner, an expert, or would just love to try it if you weren’t too scared, The Improv Handbook will guide you every step of the way.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781350026162
Number of pages: 520
Weight: 788 g
Dimensions: 234 x 156 mm
Co-founders of the London-based improvisational theater company The Spontaneity Shop, Salinsky and Frances-White provide a wonderful addition to the growing literature on theatrical improvisation. The book can serve as both a scholarly resource, since it covers the history of improvisation from its beginnings to the present, and a practical guide, for the beginner and advanced improviser... The authors include interviews with ten leading international improvisers, and they conclude with an appendix that details many of the most common improvisational games used in academic and professional settings. This book is a must for institutions supporting theater and performance programs. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All readers, all levels. - CHOICE on the first edition
A brilliant guide for those embarking on an improv journey, or those with more experience looking to recap and refresh. - Drama Magazine
Anyone wanting to learn about the art of improvisation needs this book! Anyone setting up their own improv group needs this book! Anyone wishing to top up their existing skills needs this book!
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An excellent guide to the art of improvised theatre set in an accessible & informative format the text gives tips & techniques on all aspects of performing as well as running workshops.
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