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Far more than simply an overview of improv comedy, this book helps actors, writers and comedians learn the basics as taught in all the major comedy schools. First, the do''sand don''ts of the Comedy Improv Commandments. The concepts that, when understood, hit the student like falling anvils: Anvil 1: Collaboration -- Working with the ''Group Mind'', Anvil 2: Agreement -- ''Just say Yes'', Anvil 3: Foundation -- ''Who, What and Where", Anvil 4: Exploring -- ''Finding the Game''. Successful improv requires the skill of the actor, the talent of the comedian and the ideas of the writer rolled into one. This book tells how it can all be done for performers or teachers.

Improvisation for Actors & Writers: A Guidebook

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      Publisher Christian Publishers LLC
      Published 1 April 2004
      ISBN-13 9781566080941
      978-1566080941
      ISBN-10 1566080940

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Far more than simply an overview of improv comedy, this book helps actors, writers and comedians learn the basics as taught in all the major comedy schools. First, the do''sand don''ts of the Comedy Improv Commandments. The concepts that, when understood, hit the student like falling anvils: Anvil 1: Collaboration -- Working with the ''Group Mind'', Anvil 2: Agreement -- ''Just say Yes'', Anvil 3: Foundation -- ''Who, What and Where", Anvil 4: Exploring -- ''Finding the Game''. Successful improv requires the skill of the actor, the talent of the comedian and the ideas of the writer rolled into one. This book tells how it can all be done for performers or teachers.

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