{"product_id":"the-comedy-improv-handbook-a-comprehensive-guide-to-university-improvisational-comedy-in-theatre-and-performance-paperback","title":"The Comedy Improv Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to University Improvisational Comedy in Theatre and Performance - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMatt Fotis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSiobhan O'Hara\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Comedy Improv Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to University Improvisational Comedy in Theatre and Performance\u003c\/em\u003e is a one-stop resource for both improv teachers and students, covering improv history, theory, maxims, exercises, games, and structures. You will learn the necessary skills and techniques needed to become a successful improviser, developing a basic understanding of the history of improvisation and its major influences, structures, and theories. This book also addresses issues associated with being a college improviser - like auditions, rehearsals, performances, and the dynamics of improv groups.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatt Fotis\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Albright College where he teaches improvisation, acting, and writing for performance. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eLong Form Improvisation \u0026amp; American Comedy - The Harold. \u003c\/i\u003eHis work has appeared in \u003cem\u003eTheatre Journal\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eTheatre Topics\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Journal of American Drama \u0026amp; Theatre\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Humor Studies\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Encyclopedia of American Studies, \u003c\/em\u003e and MLB.com, among others. He is also an award-winning playwright. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSiobhan O'Hara is a graduate from Albright College and former president of Albright Improv. She is continuing her education and training at The Upright Citizens Brigade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 05, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127458795655,"sku":"9781138934238","price":69.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/c8f2c1e84e2b36c13430f6f616855a3b.webp?v=1732588749","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-comedy-improv-handbook-a-comprehensive-guide-to-university-improvisational-comedy-in-theatre-and-performance-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}