{"title":"Mick Napier","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMick Napier\u003c\/strong\u003e offers insightful guidance into the art of improvisation, blending practical advice with a deep understanding of performance. His works explore the creative potential of spontaneous theatre, inviting readers to embrace uncertainty and discover new modes of expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, Napier's books are both inspirational and instructive, ideal for actors, directors, and anyone intrigued by the dynamic world of improv. They offer a fresh perspective on the collaborative and adventurous nature of theatrical creation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"improvise-by-mick-napier-9781566081986","title":"Improvise","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned improvisation instructor and award-winning director Mick Napier has been at the heart of the professional improvisation community for over 25 years. The first edition of \u003cem\u003eImprovise\u003c\/em\u003e quickly earned its position as necessary reading for improvisation students across the country and around the world and gave birth to a new generation of performers who questioned \"The Rules\" of improvisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis expanded and revised edition provides additional advice and tips for success, as well as a full reproduction of Napier's web journal from his time directing the famous show \u003cem\u003eParadigm Lost\u003c\/em\u003e for The Second City that included Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, and Kevin Dorff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this entertaining and incredibly informative book, Napier will teach you the essentials of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhy \"The Rules\" don't matter;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow to take care of yourself in a scene;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsing context to your advantage;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEffective two-person scenes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBalanced large-cast scenes;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuccessful auditioning;\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolo exercises you can practice at home.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47397879808236,"sku":"9781566081986","price":58.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16126313482745.jpg?v=1773729931"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mick-napier.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}