Improv Made Easier

Download or read book Improv Made Easier written by Rich Baker and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-15 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At times, improvisation can be esoteric, complicated, or downright scary. In his book, 'Improv Made Easier' twenty-year performer veteran Rich Baker (writer, Epic Rap Battles of History) reframes improv instruction in a way that makes it concrete, simple, and even fun. The author has taught the lessons featured in this book to thousands of students across the country at various theaters, schools, and festivals including The Second City (Chicago & Hollywood), ComedySportz Chicago, Mission Improvable and more. In this book you'll find: -An overview of improv theory, techniques, and principles. -Straight forward, understandable lessons. -The Guideposts of Good Scene Work. -The ability to identify if a move has a high or low rate of success. -Example scenes (lots of them). -Thirty different exercises you can use to help you practice. -Frequently Asked Questions. -Tips for performers from veteran improviser Oliver Berger. -Forward by award-winning improviser Rolland Lopez. -Glossary of Terms. This book is written in a way to benefit beginners with no previous experience, experienced improv veterans, and everyone else in between. If you want to make learning improv easier and increase your odds at performing consistently great scenes, buy this book.