Comedy Improvisation: Exercises and Techniques for Young Actors

Improvisation is a valuable skill for any performer, even if you plan to use only fully scripted material. There is always a possibility of something going wrong, and improvisation can dig you out of the hole. Likewise, comedy is a great training ground for performers because a good comedy scene has everything a good dramatic scene has, PLUS humor. This book, therefore, presents fun comic improvisation exercises and structures, ranging from the very simple and essential to the very sophisti...