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The Art of Play: The New Genre of Interactive Theatre (Paperback)

by Gary Izzo (Author)
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Subtitled The New Genre of Interactive Theatre, this useful, informative book serves as an introduction and guidebook to the recently popularized style of theatre in which audience members take part in a semiscripted "occasion" (Tony 'n Tina's Wedding, Grandma Sylvia's Funeral, etc.) in which actors ad-lib many of their lines and audience members are drawn into the action. Mounted in churches, catering halls, and medieval fairs, these interactive theater events demand a range of new techniques and strategies for the author, director, and especially the actors. Izzo's carefully laid-out book offers plenty of nuts-and-bolts advice while telling the history of these techniques, many of which date back to commedia dell'arte and beyond.

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The Art of Play fills the "how-to" void with a warm, insightful, and often amusing collection of examples, anecdotes, and annotated exercises designed to cover all aspects of interactive theatre, from concept through design and production.

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Heinemann Drama; annotated edition edition (October 1, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0435070363
  • ISBN-13: 978-0435070366
  • Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,062,515 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Art of Play is a wonderful tool! Very informative!, April 1, 1998
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The Art of Play is a marvelous tool to accompany any artisitic endeavor that involves actors dealing directly and intimately with their audience. I found the techniques in the book to be clear and useful. Nothing extraneous or difficult to understand. Suddenly the world of intereative improvisation makes sense to me. I would recommend this book and it's companion, "Acting Interactive Theater" to anyone who is at all involved with this very popular method of entertainment. This second book really lays out the entire rehearsal process, complete with 150 excercises to get your troupe into shape. Mr. Izzo knows what he is talking about and very obviously has the experience from which to draw his worthy opinions. I have told all of my contemporaries in the interactive theater community as well as teaching colleauges to purchase this book and put it to use immediately. Never before has a book been so clear on this particular area of theater and improvisation. Sincerely, Niomi Lundy, Artistic Director, Parade of Fools Improv and Dinner Shows, New York, NY
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Foundation, December 20, 2005
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Yes, I'm biased. I've worked with Gary for several years. But, I have not found another book that states so clearly the goals and purpose of interactive theatre. The techinique is invaluable, whether you choose to follow as written or modify to your own style. Most importantly, the book stresses how INCLUSIVE interactive theatre should and can be. Extremely valuable to those interested in working Renaissance Festivals. I would also recommend the book to educators looking for a new, theatrical way to spark their students' curiosity.

"The Art of Play" should be the foundation upon which you build your approach to interactive theatre.
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