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Ooh, I like the idea of a theatre thread. I'm part of an Atlanta Theatre company, mostly doing improv but I did just do a run of Jez Butterworth's Mojo this year. So yeah, if anyone wants to talk 'prov in this thing that'd be awesome.
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Wolfgang Pauli posted:I'll get that question out of the way then: how the christ do you learn improv? Because it certainly isn't that Spolin book. Well, I've never read Spolin's book... but I'd tell you if you DO want to use a book the one I've read most is Impro for Storytellers by Keith Johnstone. He's a lunatic and gives a lot of bad ideas in it but the theory is sound as far as improv fundamentals go. However, the best way to learn is really to take some kind of classes with good, experienced improvisers who know their stuff and can help to teach you the finer points once you've mastered the fundamentals (which are pretty much just listening to your scene partner and the "yes and" principle along with learning not to try to be witty/funny all the time). Think of it like drawing or music: some people are really talented at it naturally, but with enough practice you can make anybody decent at it.
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Jun 9, 2009 08:13
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MythObstacleIV posted:I enjoy being a techie, You guys are the best ever. Crew doesn't often get enough praise from actors... so keep bein' awesome, stagehands/SMs/wardrob people of the world.
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