Truth in Comedy: The Manual of Improvisation
by Charna Halpern, Del Close, Kim Johnson
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Author: Charna Halpern, Del Close, Kim JohnsonEdition: Paperback
Published: 1994-04
ISBN: 1566080037
Number of pages: 150
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing
Book Reviews of Truth in Comedy: The Manual of Improvisation
Book Review: Not bad
Summary: 3 Stars
This is the first improv book I haver ever read; as a result, I was very new to the concept of basic improv and learned pretty much the solid foundation of improv. Yet for somebody more advanced, and read other improv, they might not find this book helpful.
The downside to this book, is that it is very boring and presented in a technical way like you are reading a boring college textbook. That is what I hated about his book, but the author made up for that by providing practical examples to illustrate her point. If it weren't for that, there is no way anybody can learn anything from this book.
Overall, a great improv book.
Summary of Truth in Comedy: The Manual of Improvisation
Who would have ever thought that learning the finer points of improvisation could be such fun? The "Harold," an innovative improvisational tool, helped Saturday Night Live's Mike Myers and Chris Farley, George Wendt (Norm on "Cheers") and many other actors on the road to TV and film stardom. Now it is described fully in this new book for the benefit of other would-be actors and comics. The "Harold" is a form of competitive improv involving six or seven players. They take a theme suggestion from the audience and free-associate on the theme, creating a series of rapid-fire one-liners that build into totally unpredictable skits with hilarious results. The teams compete with scoring based on applause. The "Harold" is a fun way to "loosen up" and learn to think quickly, build continuity, develop characterizations and sharpen humor.Acting & Auditioning Books
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