1st Edition
The Comedy Improv Handbook A Comprehensive Guide to University Improvisational Comedy in Theatre and Performance
INTRODUCTION
SECTION I: History
SECTION II: Rules, Major Theoretical Concepts & Maxims
SECTION III: Skill Building Exercises
SECTION IV: Short Form Improv
SECTION V: Long Form Improv
SECTION VI: The College Improv Team
SECTION VII: Professional Training Programs
YOUR IMPROV LIBRARY
INDEX
Biography
Matt Fotis is an Assistant Professor of Theatre at Albright College where he teaches improvisation, acting, and writing for performance. He is the author of Long Form Improvisation & American Comedy – The Harold. His work has appeared in Theatre Journal, Theatre Topics, The Journal of American Drama & Theatre, The Encyclopedia of Humor Studies, The Encyclopedia of American Studies, and MLB.com, among others. He is also an award-winning playwright.
Siobhan O'Hara is a graduate from Albright College and former president of Albright Improv. She is continuing her education and training at The Upright Citizens Brigade.
