Long Form Improvisation and American Comedy
| Author | : M. Fotis |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 218 |
| Release | : 2014-02-11 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781137376589 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1137376589 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (589 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Long Form Improvisation and American Comedy by : M. Fotis
Download or read book Long Form Improvisation and American Comedy written by M. Fotis and published by Springer. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long form scenic improv began with the Harold. The comic philosophy of this form started an era of comedy marked by support, trust, and collaboration. This book tells of the Harold, beginning with the development of improv theatre, through the tensions and evolutions that led to its creation at iO, and to its use in contemporary filmmaking.