Improvisation for Speech and Theater

by Linnea Forsberg

Improvisation for Speech and Theater looks at three ways one may use improvisation.  The first is in their life.  The second and longest section is for the theater.  This section gives step by step exercises leading up to doing a show.  The third section address using improvisation for public speaking.  This book contains much of the philosophy of famed improv. teacher Josephine Forsberg who is now deceased. Section One The Life Performer covers Listening and awareness in the now Applying it to your daily life Section Two The Theatrical Performer covers The Building Blocks Extensions and Expansions Characters Scene Structures Genres Doing the show Section The Public Speaker covers The Basics Self-Introduction Special Occasions Speeches Informative and Persuasive Speeches Group Presentations

Paperback

Published November 29, 2012