{"product_id":"creating-improvised-theatre-mark-jane-9780367707514","title":"Creating Improvised Theatre: Tools, Techniques, and Theories for Short Form and Narrative Improvisation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreating Improvised Theatre: Tools, Techniques, and Theories for Short Form and Narrative Improvisation\u003c\/em\u003e is a complete guide to improvised theatre for performers and instructors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a modern view of improvised theatre based on the rapid evolution of this art form, shedding new light on classic theories as well as developing lesser known and emerging techniques, such as the Trance Mask. Instead of simply referencing classic theories, the book revisits them and places them in the context of contemporary improvisation techniques. Designed as a practical support, this guide contains over 130 exercises that allow its theories to come alive in workshops, rehearsals, and performance. The book is divided into four sections: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eNuts and bolts: The fundamental tools of improvisation to explore how to be spontaneously creative, build with your partner, and learn from masks to discover your scene instant by instant.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eShort form: Techniques for scene work and short form performance, including how to get the most out of a scene, remain connected to the relational stakes, provoke change (physical, status, and emotional), and maintain a playful attitude.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eNarrative improvisation: Theories to help navigate long form narrative-based shows with \"narrative waypoints,\" generate variety, develop protagonists, work on genres, and manipulate creative transitions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe bits box: Advice for warming-up before a rehearsal or a show with a collection of useful games.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten to inspire creativity and provide the tools to develop innovative improvised shows and experiences, \u003ci\u003eCreating Improvised Theatre\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable source book for anyone interested in the art of improvised theatre, whether a beginning student or experienced performer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Mark Jane\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0367707519\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780367707514\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/19\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 438\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.71lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d","brand":"Mark Jane","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48136027341055,"sku":"9780367707514","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_414c0247-447b-48fb-9fb8-045fe4e4d5d7.jpg?v=1770160026","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/creating-improvised-theatre-mark-jane-9780367707514","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}