Improv and the Actor's Imagination: An Essential Guide to Get Yourself Into Trouble

by Robert Z Grant

B/W INTERIOR - ALSO AVAILABLE IN LIMITED EDITION FULL-COLOR || MY GOAL IS TO GET YOU INTO TROUBLE. Written for actors, IMPROV AND THE ACTOR’S IMAGINATION brings to life the skills of improvisation through practical exercises, games, and scenes, and applies those skills to the craft of acting and beyond. Actor and teacher Robert Z Grant shares his improvised approach for scripted and unscripted work alike, curated from decades of experience as a professional actor, improviser and human being. Actors (and everyone) looking to expand their possibilities are encouraged to generously give themselves permission to follow their own instincts, to respond simply and truthfully, and to release the awesome power of their imaginations. Get yourself into trouble and see what happens!

270 pages, Paperback

Published April 28, 2021

Reviews

[Scott · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good resource for anyone teaching theater. Probably more helpful for acting classes than improv comedy classes, but the exercises and philosophies were explained well.