The Improv Book: Improvisation for Theatre, Comedy, Education and Life
- ISBN-10
- 1783196793
- ISBN-13
- 9781783196791
- Category
- Performing Arts
- Pages
- 296
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-07-14
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Author
- Alison Goldie
Description
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.
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