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Andrew M. Spragge

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Andrew is a seasoned performer, educator, and researcher in the field of improvisation. He is the co-author of The 5 Elements of Improv, The One Minute Improviser, and The Big Book of Improv Games, and is a founding member of Defiant Monkey Improv.

Andrew’s extensive directorial and teaching background, along with his desire to inspire others to keep improving, led to the development of the Defiant Monkey School of Improv.

Living in Western New York, Andrew received his BA from Canisius College and teaching degree from Daemen College. A former math and science teacher, he also spent 14 years as a corporate trainer. Yes…14 years.

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	The 5 Elements of Improv (Masters of Improv #1) by Andrew M. Spragge (Goodreads Author), Karen L. Eichler (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 16 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Big Book of Improv Games: A compendium of performance-based short-form games (The Big Book of Improv Series) by Andrew M. Spragge (Goodreads Author), Karen L. Eichler (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 13 ratings — published 2021 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The One Minute Improviser: Learn the secrets of being a truly great improviser by Karen L. Eichler (Goodreads Author), Andrew M. Spragge (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2020	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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New Books Update!

Yes, The Big Book of Improv Games is out and doing great! With over 500 games and 200+ named variations, this is the biggest compilation of improv games ever produced!

We're working on our fourth book now, and will probably see it coming out this fall (it's a doozy!)

Thanks to all our improv family around the world (yes, we've sold books in Brazil, Germany, and India!) for all your support. We got Read more of this blog post »

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Published on January 27, 2022 09:03 • Tags: auditioning, comedy, games, improv, performing, stagecraft, theater

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