The Improv Handbook

The Ultimate Guide to Improvising in Comedy, Theatre, and Beyond

(Author) Tom Salinsky
Format: Paperback
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The Improv Handbook is the most comprehensive, smart, helpful and inspiring guide to improv available today. Applicable to comedians, actors, public speakers and anyone who needs to think on their toes, it features a range of games, interviews, descriptions and exercises that illuminate and illustrate the exciting world of improvised performance. First published in 2008, this second edition features a new foreword by comedian Mike McShane, as well as new exercises on endings, managing blind offers and master-servant games, plus new and expanded interviews with Keith Johnstone, Neil Mullarkey, Jeffrey Sweet and Paul Rogan. The Improv Handbook is a one-stop guide to the exciting world of improvisation. Whether you're a beginner, an expert, or would just love to try it if you weren't too scared, The Improv Handbook will guide you every step of the way.

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Publisher:
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
521
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781350026162
Publish year:
2017
Publish date:
Oct. 19, 2017

Tom Salinsky

Tom Salinsky is a British author known for his work as a playwright and improviser. He is the co-author of "The Improv Handbook" and has made significant contributions to the world of improvisational theatre. His writing is characterized by wit, humor, and insightful observations on the art of improvisation.

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