Long-form improv the complete guide to creating characters, sustaining scenes, and performing extraordinary harolds
"Long-Form Improv deftly teaches the wildly popular form of improvisation that is so foundational to the comedy stylings of many of today 's top actors and thriving comedians. Crammed with innovative ideas for conceptualizing improvised scenework and finding the game of the scene, this crisply writt...
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| 100 | 1 | |a Hauck, Ben, |d 1975- | |
| 245 | 1 | 0 | |a Long-form improv : |b the complete guide to creating characters, sustaining scenes, and performing extraordinary harolds / |c by Ben Hauck. |
| 260 | |a New York : |b Allworth Press, |c 2012. | ||
| 300 | |a xviii, 267 pages ; |c 23 cm | ||
| 336 | |a text |b txt |2 rdacontent | ||
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| 504 | |a Includes bibliographical references and index. | ||
| 505 | 0 | |a Section I: Background information. Long-form improv ; Rules vs. principles ; Comedy ; The structure of plays ; The structure of harolds ; Getting comfortable ; Getting creative ; Playing characters ; Exploring relationships -- Section II: Foreground information. The long-form improv tradition ; The long-form improv code of ethics ; Endowing ; Yes-anding ; Justifying seeming inconsistencies ; Generating ideas ; Improvising scenes ; Finding the game of the scene ; Playing the game of the scene ; Differentiating player-game and character-game ; Managing your attitude ; Tweaking the game of the scene ; Tweaking scene structure ; Tweaking scenic dynamics ; Tweaking action ; Heightening ; Ending ; Playing group scenes -- Section III: Application. Harold execution ; The solicitation of the suggestion ; Ideation ; The first beat ; The first group scene ; The second beat ; The second group scene ; The third beat ; Audience theory -- Supplemental material. On teaching and directing long-form improv ; Citations. | |
| 520 | |a "Long-Form Improv deftly teaches the wildly popular form of improvisation that is so foundational to the comedy stylings of many of today 's top actors and thriving comedians. Crammed with innovative ideas for conceptualizing improvised scenework and finding the game of the scene, this crisply written manual covers techniques for experienced improvisers, curious actors, and even non-actors. A complete long-form improv resource comprising topics like ideation and character creation, improvising scenes for extended periods of time and enhancing them and even performing the most famous expression of long-form improv, the half-hour improvised form known as The Harold this astute text is written in a friendly, supportive voice by an experienced improv teacher and professional actor whose own frustration in learning the craft drove an obsession to create a program free of confounding teachings and contradictory concepts. The book 's groundbreaking infusion with drama theory and game theory brings new life to the teachings of the craft, breaking down various aspects of long-form improv into short chapters for swift, step-by-step intake of its vital lessons. Students of acting and long-form improv alike should expect Long-Form Improv to bolster their education and fast-track their course to improv greatness."--Publisher's description. | ||
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| 690 | 0 | |a Happy Valley Improv tribute. | |
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