The Improviser's Way

A Longform Workbook

Katy Schutte

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Nick Hern Books
08 March 2018

Acting techniques

An inspiring and interactive workbook to help you develop skills for longform improvisation, by one of the UK's top improv performers and teachers.

Structured as a twelve-week course, this book provides techniques, advice and exercises that can be done on your own or in groups – with activities to complete as you go – for learning faster and becoming (more) amazing at improvisation. It draws on the author's own experience of performing and teaching improv around the world, with added gems of wisdom from key experts.

Starting with the basics of improvisation, it moves on to explore areas of the craft such as rehearsals, character, editing, form and style; plus career advice including how to cope with bad gigs, jealousy, fear of missing out and your Inner Critic.

The Improviser's Way is ideal for improvisers at any level – from those new to improv entirely, through those familiar with shortform who are looking to extend their reach, to experienced longform performers and teachers looking to refresh their approach and embrace new ideas. It is also invaluable to anyone looking to discover more about this popular, thrillingly creative and empowering form of performance.

By the end, you won't just be a better improviser – you'll be a better person!

'Written with the calm and kind wisdom of someone who has been there and done that, here is a wealth of brilliant suggestions to help you improvise better and, perhaps more importantly, help you be better at the job of being an improviser' Lee Simpson (The Comedy Store Players, Whose Line Is It Anyway?)

'Katy Schutte is a leading light of the UK improv scene and this book is as warm, witty, compassionate and funny as she is' Tom Salinksy (Spontaneity Shop)

'Concise and easy to follow… highly recommended for both budding artists and old-hats alike, as it really does have something for everyone'

— Drama Magazine

By: Katy Schutte
Imprint: Nick Hern Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 226mm, Width: 189mm,
ISBN: 9781848427389
ISBN 10: 1848427387
Pages: 296
Publication Date: 08 March 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Katy Schutte is an improvisation teacher, player, coach and consultant. She tours shows and classes around Europe and the US, and teaches for improv groups Hoopla and The Maydays in the UK. Katy trained at Second City and iO Chicago and with teachers from companies including Annoyance, UCB and The Magnet.

Reviews for The Improviser's Way: A Longform Workbook

'Concise and easy to follow… highly recommended for both budding artists and old-hats alike, as it really does have something for everyone' * Drama Magazine * 'An interactive tool that will challenge the reader's perceptions... witty and concise' * Drama & Theatre magazine *