improvisation (acting)

When seventeen-year-old Zelda is chosen for an elite team at a prestigious improvisation camp, it is a big step toward achieving her dreams, but first she must survive her teammates' sexism and coach's cruelty.

How Peele and Key's ability to combine comedy with a sharp sense for social commentary has put them on the path toward continued success in an industry that has not had many African American superstars.

"Improv instructor and writer Jorjeana Marie presents the first book to harness the creative power of improvisation exercises to help both aspiring and seasoned authors defeat writer's block and generate new ideas"-- Provided by publisher.

When seventeen-year-old Zelda is chosen for an elite team at a prestigious improvisation camp, it is a big step toward achieving her dreams, but first she must survive her teammates' sexism and coach's cruelty.

Sam Wasson charts the rise of improvisation comedy, taking readers behind the scenes of meetings with pioneers, showing just how influential the art of American improv is.

In the 1990s, comedy was changed forever as a young funnyman known as Chris Rock caught the eye of comedy veteran Eddie Murphy. Readers will learn how Rock rocked his way to fame with stand-up comedy routines including witty and matter-of-fact discussions of hot-button subjects such as race relations and politics. This detailed book covers the many facets of Rock’s career, including his work as a writer, actor, producer, and more. Readers will enjoy this overview of Rock’s life, including a discussion of his stand-up methodology.

"Mick has been the catalyst for the most messed-up, funny, smart, low-budget, loud, subversive, hilarious, mind-expanding improv shows of his time." Bob Odenkirk, star of "Better Call Saul." In this follow-up to his highly regarded book "Improvise. Scene from the Inside Out," globally acclaimed improviser, director, and instructor Mick Napier focuses on the complexities and theories of long form improvisation. This extended form of improvisation invites performers to be inspired for at least thirty minutes by a single suggestion as they push their creativity to the limit. Napier taps into more than 30 years of experience and distills his tools for success into practical, engaging lessons: --The art of introductions and edits --Different approaches to openers --Pros and cons of the back line --Why it's okay to be funny --Finding the dominant energy.

Chloe is excited for a new season of competition on Harrington High's improv team. She is determined that this year, at last, she and her teammates will make it to the top, and so she offers her advice to everyone to help them improve--which, of course, makes some teammates upset with her.