Creating Improvised Theatre: Tools, Techniques, and Theories for Short Form and Narrative Improvisation

Creating Improvised Theatre: Tools, Techniques, and Theories for Short Form and Narrative Improvisation is a comprehensive guide to improvised theatre for performers and instructors. It offers a modern perspective on the art form, revisiting classic theories and developing lesser-known techniques. The book includes over 130 exercises to apply its theories in workshops, rehearsals, and performances. It is divided into four sections: Nuts and bolts, Short form, Narrative improvisation, and The bits box. It is designed to inspire creativity and provide the tools to create innovative improvised shows and experiences.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 438 pages
Publication date: 19 August 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Creating Improvised Theatre: Tools, Techniques, and Theories for Short Form and Narrative Improvisation is a comprehensive guide to improvised theatre for performers and instructors. This book offers a contemporary perspective on improvised theatre, shedding new light on classic theories while exploring lesser-known and emerging techniques, such as the Trance Mask. Instead of merely referencing traditional theories, the book revisits them and contextualizes them within contemporary improvisation techniques. Designed as a practical resource, this guide includes over 130 exercises that bring its theories to life in workshops, rehearsals, and performances. The book is organized into four sections:

Nuts and bolts: This section delves into the fundamental tools of improvisation, empowering performers to tap into their spontaneous creativity, collaborate effectively with partners, and learn from masks to discover their scenes moment by moment.

Short form: This section focuses on techniques for scene work and short-form performance, guiding performers in maximizing the potential of a scene, maintaining a strong connection to the relational stakes, provoking change (physical, status, and emotional), and maintaining a playful attitude.

Narrative improvisation: This section provides theories and frameworks to navigate long-form narrative-based shows, including strategies for generating variety, developing protagonists, working with different genres, and manipulating creative transitions.

The bits box: This section offers advice for warming up before a rehearsal or a show, featuring a collection of useful games and exercises to enhance performers' readiness and creativity.

Written to inspire creativity and provide the necessary tools to develop innovative improvised shows and experiences, Creating Improvised Theatre is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the art of improvised theatre, regardless of their level of experience. Whether you are a beginning student or an experienced performer, this book offers valuable insights and techniques to enhance your performance skills and broaden your artistic horizons.

Weight: 668g
Dimension: 152 x 229 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367707491