Theatrical Improvisation

Short Form, Long Form, and Sketch-Based Improv
2008. Auflage 2013
ISBN: 978-1-137-29923-9
Verlag: Palgrave MacMillan Us

Buch, Englisch, 186 Seiten, Format (B × H): 137 mm x 213 mm, Gewicht: 249 g

Theatrical Improvisation provides an in-depth analysis of short form, long form, and sketch-based improv - tracing the development of each form and the principles that define and connect the styles of performance. Brimming with original interviews from leaders in the field such as Ron West, Charna Halpern, John Sweeny and Margaret Edwartowski, Theatrical Improvisation presents straightforward improvisational theory, history, and trends. Includes easy-to-follow resources on teaching improvisation, with assessment tools, exercises, games, and classroom assignments to enable instructors to incorporate and assess improv in the classroom. Leep offers a practical, essential, and engaging guide for anyone who wants to better understand the art, teach, or perform improvisation.

Zielgruppe

Research

Autoren/Hrsg.

Leep, J.

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften
• Geisteswissenschaften Kunst Kunst, allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Theatrical Improv in Performance Short Form - Live and Die by the Game Long Form Improv-Celebration of the Form Sketch-Based Improv-The Scene's the Thing The Growing Forest Teaching Improvisation in an Academic Setting-Planting Seeds with the Pedagogy of Improv

Über Autor(innen)

Jeanne Leep is an Associate Professor of Acting and Directing at Edgewood College, USA.