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The Improvisation Game
Chris Johnston
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Description for The Improvisation Game
Paperback. Features an investigation - with exercises and techniques - into the wellsprings of improvisation in theatre, dance and music by the author of "House of Games". This book also looks at many famous shows, events and performers with improvisation at their core, ranging from "Commedia dell' Arte" to "The Living Theatre", John Cage, and Lenny Bruce. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: ANC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 140 x 22. Weight in Grams: 490.
A fascinating investigation into the wellsprings of improvisation in theatre, dance and music, from the author of the influential House of Games.
Packed with exercises and practical techniques, The Improvisation Game explores how improvisation can be used both to create performance and as an end in itself.
It reveals the techniques, structures and methods used by key practitioners in the field of improvised drama, music and dance – amongst them Keith Johnstone (author of Impro), Max Stafford-Clark (Out of Joint), Phelim McDermott (Improbable Theatre), Tim Etchells (Forced Entertainment), John Wright (Trestle, Told by an Idiot) and Robert Lepage.
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Publisher
Nick Hern Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2006
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781854596680
SKU
V9781854596680
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About Chris Johnston
Chris Johnston (1952-2017) was a writer, performer, director, teacher, and workshop facilitator who championed work in community-based theatre and improvisation. His work with Insight Arts Trust (1988-98) and then Rideout (1999-2016) pioneered a range of theatre and arts-based strategies for working with prisoners and those on probation. His experiments with ensemble work were realised in two companies, ESP and Fluxx. ... Read more
Reviews for The Improvisation Game
'essential reading... a source of inspiration and a great toolbook for budding devised theatre makers'
Total Theatre Magazine
'a vital book for everyone who wishes to engage seriously with drama improvisation – it's changed my way of thinking'
ReviewsGate.com
'offers a wealth of possibilities and pieces of good advice... valuable for beginners and experienced improvisers, as ... Read more
Total Theatre Magazine
'a vital book for everyone who wishes to engage seriously with drama improvisation – it's changed my way of thinking'
ReviewsGate.com
'offers a wealth of possibilities and pieces of good advice... valuable for beginners and experienced improvisers, as ... Read more