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In this follow-up to his highly regarded book "Improvise: Scene from the Inside Out", globally acclaimed improviser, director, and instructor Mick Napier focuses on the complexities and theories of long form improvisation. This extended form of improvisation invites performers to be inspired for at least thirty minutes by a single suggestion as they push their creativity to the limit. Napier taps into over 30 years of experience and distils his tools for success into practical, engaging lessons: The art of introductions and edits; Different approaches to openers; Pros and cons of the back line; Why it''s okay to be funny; Finding the dominant energy; Sustaining a strong character.

Behind the Scenes: Improvising Long Form

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    A Paperback / softback by Mick Napier, Bob Odenkirk

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      Published 21 December 2015
      ISBN-13 9781566081993
      978-1566081993
      ISBN-10 1566081998

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      Book Synopsis
      In this follow-up to his highly regarded book "Improvise: Scene from the Inside Out", globally acclaimed improviser, director, and instructor Mick Napier focuses on the complexities and theories of long form improvisation. This extended form of improvisation invites performers to be inspired for at least thirty minutes by a single suggestion as they push their creativity to the limit. Napier taps into over 30 years of experience and distils his tools for success into practical, engaging lessons: The art of introductions and edits; Different approaches to openers; Pros and cons of the back line; Why it''s okay to be funny; Finding the dominant energy; Sustaining a strong character.

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