The Comedy Improv Handbook

Name: The Comedy Improv Handbook
Brand: Taylor & Francis
SKU: 9781138934252
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A Comprehensive Guide to University Improvisational Comedy in Theatre and Performance

By Matt Fotis and Siobhan O'Hara

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The Comedy Improv Handbook is a thorough guide aimed at university improvisational comedy students and teachers. It delves into the history, theory, and key principles of improv, alongside practical exercises, games, and performance structures. The book also addresses the realities of college improv, including auditions, rehearsals, and group dynamics.
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This book is ideal for university students engaged in improvisational theatre, as well as educators seeking to teach improv basics and performance skills.

The Comedy Improv Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to University Improvisational Comedy in Theatre and Performance is a one-stop resource for both improv teachers and students, covering improv history, theory, maxims, exercises, games, and structures.

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The Comedy Improv Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to University Improvisational Comedy in Theatre and Performance is a one-stop resource for both improv teachers and students. It covers improv history, theory, maxims, exercises, games, and structures.

You will learn the necessary skills and techniques needed to become a successful improviser, developing a basic understanding of the history of improvisation and its major influences, structures, and theories.

This book also addresses issues associated with being a college improviser—such as auditions, rehearsals, performances, and the dynamics of improv groups.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781138934252

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 November 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Routledge

Illustration: 8 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 476g

Pages: 220

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Arts & Culture Matt Fotis Non-Fiction Siobhan O'Hara

About the Author

Matt Fotis is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Albright College where he teaches improvisation, acting, and writing for performance. He is the author of Long Form Improvisation & American Comedy – The Harold. His work has appeared in Theatre Journal, Theatre Topics, The Journal of American Drama & Theatre, The Encyclopedia of Humor Studies, The Encyclopedia of American Studies, and MLB.com, among others. He is also an award-winning playwright.

Siobhan O'Hara is a graduate from Albright College and former president of Albright Improv. She is continuing her education and training at The Upright Citizens Brigade.