Teaching and Performing Improvisation in Schools and Theatre Workshops -- Meriwether Publishing
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Acting Games
Improvisations and Exercises
This book of acting games and improvisations will assist students in developing their creative abilities. For everyone, all of the essential elements of acting and character development are explored.
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Art by Committee: A Guide to Advanced Improvisation
A sequel to ”Truth in Comedy”
The sequel to the best-selling book Truth in Comedy, including a DVD that features performances by several famous improv groups.
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The Art of Mime
This internationally known mime artist explains and demonstrates the principles of three mime forms: Illusion Pantomime, Corporeal Mime, and Mime with Masks.
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Behind the Scenes
Improvising Long Form
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.
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Comedy Improvisation
Exercises & techniques for young actors
This book presents fun comic improvisation exercises and structures, ranging from the very simple and basic to the very sophisticated, which require considerable skill to pull off.
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Drama Games and Improvs
Games for the classroom and beyond
What could be better than a book of 137 drama games adaptable to all age groups? How about if they were incorporated into lesson plan format that can help you in a classroom?
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Funny Business
An introduction to comedy with royalty-free plays and sketches
This overview of high and low comedy defines all comedy genres: absurdism, tragicomedy, farce, and melodrama. A discussion precedes each type of comedy illustrated, explaining the comic devices used.
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Group Improvisation
The manual of ensemble improv games
This book of games on team-building contains over 40 improv games for developing group chemistry. It helps heighten awareness, break the ice and increase concentration.
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Improv Ideas 1
A Book of Games and Lists
These book are perfect — jam-packed with games and lists; a valuable resource for any theatre teacher or drama library.
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Improv Ideas 2
A new book of games and lists for the classroom and beyond
The who, what, where, when, why, and how of using improv games to learn drama skills is here in this book. A valuable resource for any theatre teacher or drama library.
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Improve With Improv!
A Guide to Improvisation and Character Development
This book is a complete improvisational curriculum program divided into workshops. Each workshop contains exercises designed to help students focus on one aspect of a character’s personality.
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Improvisation for Actors and Writers
A guidebook for improv lessons in comedy
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.
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Improvisations in Creative Drama
A program of workshops and dramatic sketches for students
There are two books in one here, making for an ideal classroom text. The two parts of the book can be used simultaneously, with the 14 dramatic sketches reinforcing the skills introduced in the two dozen lessons.
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Improvise.
Scene from the Inside Out, Second Edition
This expanded and revised edition has a new foreword by The Late Show host Stephen Colbert, additional advice and tips for success, and a full reproduction of Mick Napier’s web journal.
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More Theatre Games for Young Performers
Improvisations and exercises for developing acting skills
Anyone working with young actors will find this theatre book exceptionally helpful. The concepts of pantomime, improvisation, character development, voice, and body control are all presented in game formats with exercises.
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So You Think You’re Funny?
A Students’ Guide to Improv Comedy
From creating a troupe to treating your audience right, this is the only book that can make its readers show-worthy.
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Spontaneous Performance
Acting through Improv
Over 300 improvisational exercises and theatre games are offered to develop creative abilities and acting skills. Many different types of improvs are presented, ranging from serious to hilarious.
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Theatre Games for Young Performers
Improvisations and exercises for developing acting skills
Any classroom teacher or group leader who wants to incorporate drama into an educational program will find this book concise and comprehensive.
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Truth in Comedy
The manual of improvisation
The manual of improvisation described by Bill Murray to be ’the most important group work since they built the pyramids.’
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The Ultimate Improv Book
A complete guide to comedy improvisation
This text provides the tools you need to start an improvisational team or club at your school. The book presents a complete improv curriculum program divided into valuable class-length units.
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