Comedy Improvisation (Paperback, 1st ed)

From the Renaissance commedia dell'arte to today's Second City comedy troupe, improvisation has been a hit. Learn the structure behind the spontaneity of comedy improvisation. Over thirty-five performance-tested improv structures and performance tips in this book help even a beginner tackle this "off the cuff" humor with confidence. Learn the elements of successful improvisation: setting, characters, conflict and action, and dialog and humor. Then have fun polishing your new skills in comedy clubs, coffee houses or acting classes. Instruction on loosening up, writing routines, coping with audiences and protecting original routines through contracts and copyrights are also included. Nine chapters: Basics of improvisation and Comedy, improvisation in the Classroom, Simple Improv Structures, Character Improv Structures, Advanced Improv Structures, Advanced Acting Exercises, Forming a Comedy/Improv Show, Putting on an Improv Show, Protecting Yourself and Your Work.

General

Imprint:	Christian International Publishers
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 1992
First published:	March 1992
Authors:	Horn
Dimensions:	140 x 215 x 9mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	134
Edition:	1st ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-916260-69-9
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > Acting techniques Books > Children's & Educational > The arts > Performing arts > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	0-916260-69-0
Barcode:	9780916260699

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