Improvise. Scene from the Inside Out

Improvise. Scene from the Inside Out

<b>This expanded and revised edition has a new foreword by <i>The Late Show</i> host Stephen Colbert, additional advice and tips for success, and a full reproduction of Mick Napier's web journal from his time directing the famous show <i>Paradigm Lost</i> for The Second City that included Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, and Kevin Dorff.</b><br><br>Renowned improv instructor and award-winning director Mick Napier has been at the heart of the professional improvisation community for more than 25 years. The first edition of <i>Improvise.</i> quickly earned its position as necessary reading for improv students across the country and around the world and gave birth to a new generation of performers who questioned "The Rules" of improvisation. In this entertaining and incredibly informative book, Napier will teach you the essentials of...<br><br>· Why "The Rules" don't matter<br>· How to take care of yourself in a scene<br>· Using context to your advantage<br>· Effective two-person scenes<br>· Balanced large-cast scenes<br>· Successful auditioning<br>· Solo exercises you can practice at home<br><br>