HCCC Libraries: Theatre & Acting: Improv & Warm Ups

Books for Improv

Book on Acting : Improvisation Technique
These scenes, showing the actors' performance choices, demonstrate the use of Improvisation Technique in different genres of acting. Well-known theatre and film scenes are included, as well as scenes from such TV shows as 'Frasier', 'Melrose Place', 'Star Trek: Voyager', 'LA Law' and 'The Practice'.
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071.I5B66 Main Library Stacks
More Theatre Games for Young Performers
Starter scenes allow first-time performers to ease onto the stage in step-by-step. Spontaneity is encouraged along with etiquette and basic acting principles, including the concept of pantomime, improvisation, character development, and voice and body control.
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PN2071.I5Z56 Main & NHC Libraries Stacks

Learning Improv
These are improv structures that help tone the improv brain and the creative juices to improve one’s improv on stage.
Improvisation Exercises and Techniques
Here are some short exercises that you can try both alone and with a group. Each is aimed at helping you become more comfortable, making physical and emotional shifts, as well as upping your ease at performing in front of a crowd.