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ISBN
1566080037
Book Title
Truth in Comedy : the Manual of Improvisation
Item Length
5.5in
Publisher
Meriwether Publishing, The Limited
Publication Year
1994
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.2in
Author
Halpern
Genre
Performing Arts, Juvenile Nonfiction
Topic
General, Comedy
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
8.3 Oz
Number of Pages
150 Pages

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The 'Harold', an innovative improvisational tool, helped many actors on the road to TV and film stardom, including George Wendt (Norm on Cheers). Now it is described fully in this new book for would-be actors and comics. The 'Harold' is a form of competitive improv involving 6 or 7 players. They take a theme suggestion from the audience and 'free associate' on the theme into a series of rapid-fire one-liners that build into totally unpredictable skits with hilarious results. The 'Harold' is a fun way to 'loosen up' and learn to think quickly, build continuity, develop characterisations and sharpen humour.

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Publisher
Meriwether Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
1566080037
ISBN-13
9781566080033
eBay Product ID (ePID)
367113

Product Key Features

Book Title
Truth in Comedy : the Manual of Improvisation
Author
Halpern
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
General, Comedy
Publication Year
1994
Genre
Performing Arts, Juvenile Nonfiction
Number of Pages
150 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
5.5in
Item Height
0.2in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
8.3 Oz

Additional Product Features

Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Pn2071.I5h26 1993
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
93-043701
Dewey Decimal
792/.028
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes

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  • by ySG5VJUzQPy@Deleted
    Jun 27, 2016

    Barely a book

    Truth in Comedy is not what it promises. What they've done is take three ideas, repeat them, repeat them over and over, and then make the book look longer by adding inane filler and silly exaggerations. To protect someone else from reading my copy, I put it in the paper recycling bin. I am not a general reader. I am a script consultant in the entertainment business.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwillbks

  • by mockb
    Jun 10, 2016

    improv

    I used to think Viola Spolin's "Improvisations for the Theater" was the improv bible. This is my new improve bible. Learn the Harold, long form improve as taught at Second City Chicago. As You know, all of your favorite comedians studied at Second City Chicago. Second City Toronto goes for cheap laughs, Improv Olympic is run by those who studied at Second City, CHGO. It's true. the best comedy is when you reveal a truth to the audience.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: atlanta-book-company

  • by celtic_priestess
    Feb 08, 2009

    Chatham Improv Love this book!

    Good information for Improv. Really like the section regarding the "group mind" Good tool for anyone interested in getting into improv. Check us out www.chathamimprov.com Chatham Improv........its dangerous!

  • by o5uat6vuqd-@deleted
    Aug 11, 2010

    Just as promised & Speedy delivery

    This was a great purchase! Just what was described and it arrived quickly. Thanks a lot! A great exchange. Look forward to future purchases.

  • by D_FyP33RSYe@Deleted
    Jun 09, 2011

    Best manual for IMPROV, after Keith Johnstone's IMPRO

    Really good insight on the groups that formed modern Improv in america. Helps you understand the basics and apply them to your own group. Highly recommended.

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