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Author Kozlowski, Rob.

Title The art of Chicago improv : short cuts to long-form improvisation / Rob Kozlowski
Published Portsmouth, NH : Heinemann, [2002]
©2002

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Description v, 161 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Contents 1. What Is Chicago Improv Anyway? -- 2. A Short History -- 3. The ImprovOlympic Revolution -- 4. The Torchbearers -- 5. Building on the Harold -- 6. Meisner and Improv -- 7. Narrative Long Form -- 8. Long-Form POVs -- 9. Chicago Improv Now -- 10. Choosing Your Direction -- App. 1. The Long-Form Improv Glossary -- App. 2. Chicago Improv Training
Summary "Kozlowski traces the history of improvisational acting in Chicago from the days of Viola Spolin to the appearance of the Compass, Second City, and today's practitioners, In between, he takes a detailed look at Charna Halpern and the ImprovOlympic "revolution," Del Close and the development of a long-form improvisation called the Harold, and all that followed. Kozlowski also provides a guide to improv troupes seeking a style that's just right for them, with detailed descriptions of specific productions and discussions of the implications of pursuing certain improv techniques. His interviews with Annoyance Theater founder Mick Napier, ImprovOlympic veteran Noah Gregoropoulos, and ImprovOlympic's Training Center Director Liz Allen reveal the challenges and joys of long-form improvisation and how aspiring improv artists can get involved."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 160-161)
Subject Improvisation (Acting)
Comedy.
Stand-up comedy -- Illinois -- Chicago -- History.
LC no. 2001051789
ISBN 032500384X paperback alkaline paper