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Improv beyond rules : a practical guide to narrative improvisation
- Title
- Improv beyond rules : a practical guide to narrative improvisation / Adam Meggido ; foreword by Mischief Theatre [Henry Lewis, Artistic Director].
- Author
- Meggido, Adam
- Publication
- London : Nick Hern Books, [2019]
- ©2019
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- Additional Authors
- Lewis, Henry
- Description
- xviii, 284 pages : illustrations; 22 cm
- Summary
- A hands-on guide to narrative improvisation by the co-creator and director of the Olivier Award-winning improv show Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, this book draws on the author's extensive experience teaching and performing around the world. Starting with fundamental principles that work for all forms of improvised performance, and the common traps improvisers fall into, the book explores the elements of narrative improvisation, where performers create a story without any predetermined structure. It covers: The Moment: how to be authentically in the moment by listening and responding to fellow performers, accepting their suggestions (not necessarily by always saying yes) and committing to whatever happens next; The Scene: how to connect moments to build a compelling scene and keep it moving forward; why there's no such thing as a mistake; and understanding and working with audiences; and The Story: how to link scenes to build story and plot; what kids can teach us about storytelling; utilising dramatic structure; developing and playing different types of characters; and key principles of staging. Packed with dozens of games and exercises, the book provides the tools to build confidence, empower performance, and unlock creativity. Written for improvisers with any level of experience, this book is also the perfect starting point for directors, teachers, actors or anyone eager to learn how improvisation can benefit both rehearsal and performance.
- Subject
- Improvisation (Acting)
- Note
- Includes index.
- Contents
- Foreword by Mischief Theatre -- Preface -- 1. Improvising -- 2. The moment -- 3. The scene -- 4. The story -- 5. Final thoughts -- Appendices -- Index of concepts and exercises.
- Call Number
- MWEQ 20-1147
- ISBN
- 184842731X
- 9781848427310
- 9781788502849 (ePub ebook) (canceled/invalid)
- OCLC
- 1078213673
- Author
- Meggido, Adam, author.
- Title
- Improv beyond rules : a practical guide to narrative improvisation / Adam Meggido ; foreword by Mischief Theatre [Henry Lewis, Artistic Director].
- Publisher
- London : Nick Hern Books, [2019]
- Copyright Date
- ©2019
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Added Author
- Lewis, Henry, writer of foreword.
- Other Form:
- ebook version : 9781788502849
- Research Call Number
- MWEQ 20-1147