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Improvisation for the Theater: A Handbook of Teaching and Directing Techniques (Drama and Performance Studies)
  
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Improvisation for the Theater: A Handbook of Teaching and Directing Techniques (Drama and Performance Studies) (Hardcover)

by Viola Spolin (Author), Paul Sills (Editor)
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Editorial Reviews
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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.AHoward E. Miller, Rosary H.S. Lib., St. Louis
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Product Details
  • Hardcover: 412 pages
  • Publisher: Northwestern University Press; 3 Rev Upd edition (June 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0810140098
  • ISBN-13: 978-0810140097
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,679,643 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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