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Book SynopsisAnthony Frost is Director of the University of East Anglia Studio and Course Director for Scriptwriting and Performance at the University of East Anglia, UK. He has devised and co-written a number of full-length plays, and taught in Germany and America. His previous publications include the edited volume Theatre Theories (2000). Ralph Yarrow is Professor Emeritus of Drama and Comparative Literature at the University of East Anglia, UK. He has directed over 60 productions, acted in many others and conducted workshops in the UK, Germany, India and South Africa. His publications include Indian Theatre and Lecoq in Britain (edited with Franc Chamberlain).
Trade Review'A much more wide-ranging and inclusive book than any I have used in teaching improvisation.' - Dr Barbara McKean, University of Arizona, USA
Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction and Preface to the Third Edition PART I: WHO? MAJOR PRACTITIONERS OF IMPROVISATION Improvisation in training, rehearsal practice and writing (Europe and the UK) The improv scene (USA) Improvisation in the creation of new modes of performance Improvisations for change: 'Paratheatre', participation and performance work beyond the stage PART II: WHAT? THE PRACTICE OF IMPROVISATION: IMPROVISATION EXERCISES Preparation Working together Moving towards performance Improvisation for Scene-Building PART III: WHY? THE MEANINGS OF IMPROVISATION: TOWARDS A POETICS Enriching the communication of meaning Meaning and performance Notes Bibliography Index.
