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Improvisation at the speed of life the TJ & Dave book

"Jagodowski and Pasquesi, award-winning master improvisers from Chicago's legendary comedy scene, are internationally known for their acclaimed, two-man longform show, TJ & Dave. [This is] their authoritative and entertaining look at techniques, principles, theory, and ideas behind their approach"--...

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Main Authors: Jagodowski, T. J. (Author), Pasquesi, David (Author), Victor, Pamela, 1966- (Author)
Other Authors: Sedaris, Amy (writer of foreword.)
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: Chicago : Solo Roma Inc., [2015]
Subjects:
Improvisation (Acting)
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Table of Contents:
  • Paths to improvisation
  • The birth of TJ & Dave
  • The job of an improviser
  • Being a good stage partner
  • Listening (no, we mean really listening)
  • Shut up (no, we mean really, shut up)
  • Fuck the rules
  • The importance of disagreement in agreement
  • Being funny isn't the goal
  • About fear
  • Don't step in that: dealing with trouble
  • Remaining open to discovery
  • Heat and weight
  • Taking the next little step
  • The people we play
  • Inhabiting and maintaining space
  • Details and specificity
  • Improvisation at the speed of life
  • The things we can control
  • Practical applications (not TJ & Dave shows)
  • Our better halves
  • Conclusions and acknowledgements.

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