The improv illusionist : using object work, environment and physicality in performance /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Raitt, David (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Bloomsbury Methuen Drama, 2023.
Series:Drama & performance studies (London, England)
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Part I. Foundations. Why bother with environment?
  • First principles
  • Part II. Object work. Making the invisible visible
  • Activities and routines
  • Bad habits
  • Part III. Environment. Starting with where
  • Building worlds
  • Refreshing the environment
  • Research
  • Unusual environments
  • Part IV. Problem-solving. Making discoveries from environment
  • Three elements : how to handle tricky situations
  • Physical stage effects
  • Part V. Safety. Physical safety
  • Emotional safety
  • Part VI. The working improviser. Performing and learning from shows
  • Improvising online
  • Teaching physical improv
  • Final thoughts.