Improvisation for the theater : a handbook of teaching and directing techniques

Title:

Author:

Spolin, Viola.

ISBN:

9780810140080

Edition:

3rd ed.

Publication Date:

1999

Publication Information:

Evanston, Ill. : Northwestern University Press, c1999.

Physical Description:

xliii, 412 p. ; 22 cm.

Language:

English

Subject Term:

Improvisation (Acting)

Amateur theater.

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The thoroughly revised third edition of the bible of improvisational theater.

Viola Spolin's improvisational techniques changed the very nature and practice of modern theater. The first two editions of Improvisation for the Theater sold more than 100,000 copies and inspired actors, directors, teachers, and writers in theater, television, film. These techniques have also influenced the fields of education, mental health, social work, and psychology.

The revised edition features:

30 new exercises, including introductions (Slow/Fast/Normal; Extended Sound; Mirror Speech; Unrelated Conversation) More than 200 updated classic exercises new section of traditional theater games for warm-up use "Paul Sills' Sayings of Viola Spolin" New glossary of side-coaching phrases, with definitions of their meaning and value Alphabetical list of all games and exercises

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This new edition of a highly acclaimed handbook, last published in 1983 and widely used by theater teachers and directors, is sure to be welcomed by members of the theater profession. Spolin, who died in 1994, developed her improvisational techniques of using "game" exercises while teaching with the WPA Recreational Project in Chicago. Editor Sills, her son and founder of the Second City Theater, here updates over 200 classic exercises and adds 30 new ones. The creative group work and games, which can be used with all levels and ages of performers, and workshop techniques that enhance performers' natural abilities and intuition are all clearly explained. Also included are useful definitions of theater terms and a glossary of side-coaching phrases. Libraries with older editions will want this excellent update. Highly recommended for all theater arts collections.ÄHoward E. Miller, Rosary H.S. Lib., St. Louis (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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