Impro
Impro
Keith Johnstone
James Clear
[One of] the 10 books with the most page-for-page wisdom. - James Clear
Patrick O'Shaughnessy
I found more interesting-ness per page than anything else I’ve read in a long time. - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
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Impro

Impro: Improvisation and the Theatre

Keith Johnstone
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Keith Johnstone
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In the world of theater and improvisation, Keith Johnstone's "Impro" stands as a seminal tome that has revolutionized the way performers and educators view the art of spontaneous creation. With a clear and engaging narrative, Johnstone demystifies the processes that underlie improvisational theatre, offering readers a profound insight into the development of narrative skills, spontaneity, and the nuanced play of status. Through a series of exercises and techniques honed in the crucible of the actors' studio and beyond, Johnstone extends an invitation to journey into the depths of imagination, where the conventional boundaries of storytelling are both questioned and transcended. "Impro" is not merely a handbook for the aspiring actor; it is a manifesto for anyone seeking to tap into the wellspring of creativity that resides within. Divided into four compelling sections—Status, Spontaneity, Narrative Skills, and Masks and Trance—Johnstone's work guides readers through a labyrinth of exercises designed to awaken the dormant artist in us all. Whether one is standing on the precipice of a career in the performing arts or simply searching for a method to enhance one’s creative expression, "Impro" offers a beacon of clarity, pushing the boundaries of what is possible when we dare to let go of the reins and allow our imaginations to lead the way.

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Released
1979
18 Jun
Length
208
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[One of] the 10 books with the most page-for-page wisdom. - James Clear
I found more interesting-ness per page than anything else I’ve read in a long time. - Patrick O'Shaughnessy
As I grew up, everything started getting grey and dull. I could still remember the amazing intensity of the world I'd lived in as a child, but I thought the dulling of perception was an inevitable consequence of age - just as a lens of the eye is bound gradually to dim. I didn't understand that clarity is in the mind.
— Keith Johnstone, Impro

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