Download or read book Improvise written by Max Dickins and published by Icon Books. This book was released on 2021-01-07 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yes, this is a book about improvisation. And it's a book about business. Specifically, it's a book about how to build confidence, be more creative and face anything. If you want to get serious at work, it's time to play.

Download or read book Improv Manifesto written by Chad Elliot and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-30 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you want to improve your life, this may be the most important book you'll ever read! It's called Improv Manifesto: 7 Easy Steps to Confidence, Creativity, and Charisma - Even If You're Shy! Learn to think on your feet under pressure with tools from improvisational theater and improv comedy. Written by the founder of Seattle Improv Classes, Chad Elliot ("The Confidence Doctor.") You'll learn secrets and skills to unleash your ability to think-on-your-feet under pressure, become a more confident communicator, gain ease and confidence meeting new people, and regain the creativity and joy you had as a child. Even if you never thought you could! While many people think of improv as just comedy, most people don't learn improv to become comedians or actors - they do it to make their lives better. People study improv to gain people skills, overcome fears, learn to think on their feet, and become confident. It's a form of self-help that can take you from feelings of anxiety to a general sense of confidence and ease. There are many ways improv can make your life better, including: Ace job interviews... More confidence dating... Making more friends... Success in business... Confident public speaking... More fun and exciting relationships and conversations... Unleashing your creativity... You'll learn important skills for beginners: tips, strategies and ideas to make learning improvisation easier and faster than you can imagine. Even if you're scared stiff! You'll never have to worry about your mind going blank again as your struggle to think of what to say, because you'll have the loads of sure-fire techniques in this book. And, you'll be surprised how easy it is to master thinking on your feet because "Doctor Confidence" takes you step-by-step through the key skills of improv and how to use them for yourself. Step 1: How to be in the moment. Secrets to get out of your head, connect with others, and release your creativity! Step 2: The key to starting powerfully. Guarantee you start off strong and make a great first impression... for dating, work, and life! Step 3: Generating an unlimited wealth of ideas. How to gain friends, communicate effectively in business, and build confidence in your creativity. Step 4: Captivating storytelling. How to entrance your audience, keep them on the edge of their seats, and discover hidden secrets of human communication. Step 5: Creating the world from nothing. Unleash your imagination, even when your mind goes blank. Step 6: Developing stage presence. How you can let go of anxiety and develop a commanding stage presence. Step 7: The last key to success. Taking risks, overcoming obstacles, and letting go of your fears. Each chapter contains games and exercises you can do without a partner, so you can begin gaining the skills you need immediately. This is the first book to create a step-by-step blueprint to success with improvisation. You'll learn exactly how you can apply what you're learning to your life. Discover how to use what you learn to meet new friends, handle difficult people and situations, and master public speaking (including, how to give a speech spontaneously with zero preparation.) You'll be surprised how quickly you'll be using what you've learned to have more rewarding conversations and unleash a side of yourself you thought you'd lost. You'll learn to be more present, let go of former limitations, and replace old fears with new confidence. You'll discover you have more wit and humor than you know what to do with. If you've ever struggled with social anxiety, insecurity, or being able to express yourself, you'll find valuable tools and insights you can apply right away. Read every word of this book. You'll be glad you did and find yourself recommending it to your friends!

Download or read book Improvise Use the Secrets of Improv to Build Confidence Connect with Others Face Anything written by Max Dickins and published by Icon Books. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Become fearless using the skills of improvisation

Download or read book The Improvisation Edge written by Karen Hough and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are all kinds of books about building trust. But The Improvisation Edge is the only one that draws on the wisdom of those who are truly experts in the dynamics of trust-building: theatrical improvisers. Think about it: other than combat, no situation requires more extreme trust than improvisation. You have no script, costumes or set—nothing to depend on but your fellow improvisers. When you collaborate on such an intense level you intrinsically engender trust. Karen Hough describes four principles that will help leaders, managers, trainers, and front-line employees adopt the improviser’s mindset. You’ll learn techniques to create a positive environment, encourage fearless participation and selfless collaboration, play to your own and your colleagues’ strengths, and turn surprises, mistakes and disasters into opportunities for something new, unexpected and maybe better than you planned. The Improvisation Edge offers a fun, engaging and very hands-on way to build the kind of organizational trust and collaboration that makes breakthrough business results possible.

Download or read book Improv Wisdom written by Patricia Ryan Madson and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2010-03-24 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an irresistible invitation to lighten up, look around, and live an unscripted life, a master of the art of improvisation explains how to adopt the attitudes and techniques used by generations of musicians and actors. Let’s face it: Life is something we all make up as we go along. No matter how carefully we formulate a “script,” it is bound to change when we interact with people with scripts of their own. Improv Wisdom shows how to apply the maxims of improvisational theater to real-life challenges—whether it’s dealing with a demanding boss, a tired child, or one of life’s never-ending surprises. Patricia Madson distills thirty years of experience into thirteen simple strategies, including “Say Yes,” “Start Anywhere,” “Face the Facts,” and “Make Mistakes, Please,” helping readers to loosen up, think on their feet, and take on everything life has to offer with skill, chutzpah, and a sense of humor.

Download or read book The Improv Handbook written by Tom Salinsky and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-19 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Improv Handbook is the most comprehensive, smart, helpful and inspiring guide to improv available today. Applicable to comedians, actors, public speakers and anyone who needs to think on their toes, it features a range of games, interviews, descriptions and exercises that illuminate and illustrate the exciting world of improvised performance. First published in 2008, this second edition features a new foreword by comedian Mike McShane, as well as new exercises on endings, managing blind offers and master-servant games, plus new and expanded interviews with Keith Johnstone, Neil Mullarkey, Jeffrey Sweet and Paul Rogan. The Improv Handbook is a one-stop guide to the exciting world of improvisation. Whether you're a beginner, an expert, or would just love to try it if you weren't too scared, The Improv Handbook will guide you every step of the way.

Download or read book Improv for Democracy written by Don Waisanen and published by State University of New York Press. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While much has been written about what democracies should look like, much less has been said about how to actually train citizens in democratic perspectives and skills. Amid the social and political crises of our time, many programs seeking to bridge differences between citizens draw from the surprising field of improvisational theater. Improv trains people to engage with one another in ways that promote empathy and understanding. Don Waisanen demonstrates how improv-based teaching and training methods can forward the communication, leadership, and civic skills our world urgently needs. Waisanen includes specific exercises and thought experiments that can be used by educators; advocates for civic engagement and civil discourse; practitioners and scholars in communication, leadership, and conflict management; training and development specialists; administrators looking to build new curricula or programming; and professionals seeking to embed productive, sustainable, and socially responsible forms of interaction in and across organizations. Ultimately this book offers a new approach for helping people become more creative, heighten awareness, think faster, build confidence, operate flexibly, improve expression and governance skills, and above all, think and act more democratically.

Download or read book Improvise Scene from the Inside Out written by Mick Napier and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 2015-08-17 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renowned improv instructor and award-winning director Mick Napier has been at the heart of the professional improvisation community for more than 25 years. The first edition of Improvise. quickly earned its position as necessary reading for improv students across the country and around the world and gave birth to a new generation of performers who questioned "The Rules" of improvisation. This expanded and revised edition has a new foreword by The Late Show host Stephen Colbert, additional advice and tips for success, and a full reproduction of Mick Napier's web journal from his time directing the famous show Paradigm Lost for The Second City that included Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, and Kevin Dorff. In this entertaining and incredibly informative book, Napier will teach you the essentials of... --Why "The Rules" don't matter --How to take care of yourself in a scene --Using context to your advantage --Effective two-person scenes --Balanced large-cast scenes --Successful auditioning --Solo exercises you can practice at home

Download or read book Life Unscripted written by Jeff Katzman, M.D. and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2018-09-11 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to collaborate with others, think on your feet, and celebrate mistakes using the skills of improv theater So many of us go through life following scripts we didn’t write for ourselves—scripts designed by our family, shaped by our friends, and influenced by the expectations of the people we meet. But the script that worked when we were younger can impact us in different ways as adults and make it tough to get along in the world. Drawing from contemporary understandings in neuroscience and psychology, psychologist Jeff Katzman and Dan O'Connor, cofounder of TheaterSports LA, explore the nature of our personal capacities and limitations. Through an application of ideas from improvisational theater, we can all learn to collaborate with those around us, to think on our feet, and to celebrate our mistakes. Life Unscripted offers the reader critical tools to enrich relationships, unleash the imagination, and build a more personally meaningful life. Using exercises like “Yes, And,”, “Mistakes as Gifts,” and “No Waffling,” the authors convey practical take-aways for every chapter.

Download or read book Truth in Comedy written by Charna Halpern and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'Harold', an innovative improvisational tool, helped many actors on the road to TV and film stardom, including George Wendt (Norm on Cheers). Now it is described fully in this new book for would-be actors and comics. The 'Harold' is a form of competitive improv involving 6 or 7 players. They take a theme suggestion from the audience and 'free associate' on the theme into a series of rapid-fire one-liners that build into totally unpredictable skits with hilarious results. The 'Harold' is a fun way to 'loosen up' and learn to think quickly, build continuity, develop characterisations and sharpen humour.

Download or read book Improvising Now written by Rob Norman and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-10-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all want good scenes. But it seems the harder we work, the less likely we are to stumble towards them.Improvising Now offers techniques, tricks, and secrets used by professionals to make the act of improvising easier, more efficient, and more enjoyable onstage. You'll discover easy tools to navigate some of the more stressful parts of scene work, including:* Starting scenes* Discovering the character dynamic* Playing patterns and Game of the Scene* Heightening your own ideas* Mental blocks to discovery* Navigating group scenes* Second beats and structure* Tips for intermediate/expert improvisersThis book also provides an insider's look at the business of comedy. From producing your own independent improv shows to getting hired by a paying comedy theatre.Work less, play more. Enjoy whatever Now you're in.

Download or read book Do Improvise written by Robert Poynton and published by . This book was released on 2022-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every day we deal with the unplanned and the unexpected, from a broken toaster to losing (or gaining) a major client. Our natural ability to adapt and improvise gets us through. But we feel as if we're winging it, rather than acting with courage and conviction. Robert Poynton teaches his acclaimed method to some of the world's biggest brands and companies. Now, he shows us how these improvisational skills can be applied to the everyday business of work and life. Newly updated, Do Improvise will help you to navigate the obstacles life throws at you, and recognise that uncertainty can be enjoyed, rather than endured. You will: -Become more productive without trying harder -Overcome creative blocks and generate new ideas -Respond fluidly to events beyond your control -Realise that you don't have to know everything Not sure what to do next? Improvise.

Download or read book Improve Your Conversations written by Patrick King and published by PKCS Media. This book was released on 2021-01-04 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No more blanking or awkward silences. No more running out of things to say and struggling to keep others engaged. (1) Conversation isn’t scripted, (2) it’s 100% unpredictable, and (3) it can be terrifying at times. How do you prepare for such a thing? By learning how to apply improv comedy techniques to roll with any punch and improve your conversations and social interactions. Become quicker and more clever in daily conversation. Improv(e) Your Conversations teaches the ingenious rules of improv comedy that allow performers to turn boring prompts into memorable interactions worthy of standing ovations. This means there are real frameworks and templates to escape interview mode small talk – and start connecting and building rapport from the moment you say “Hello.” This book goes through over 15 of the most helpful and insightful improv comedy techniques with countless real-life examples to make you a great talker. Learn the conversational secrets of the world’s best comedians. Patrick King is an internationally bestselling author and social skills coach. His writing draws of a variety of sources, from scientific research, academic experience, coaching, and real life experience. Over 15 actionable tips that are actually practical and relateable. •The three easy ways to always know what to say, even when your mind goes blank. •What Sherlock Holmes has to do with great rapport. •How to read people better and what to look for. •The one goal you must always keep in mind (that you probably don’t even know). Adapt, witty comeback, reply, and charm in record time. •What causes awkward silences and how to prevent them. •How your conversation should resemble a movie. •How to “flip the switch” to be more entertaining.

Download or read book Improv Beyond Rules written by Adam Meggido and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hands-on guide to narrative improvisation by the co-creator and director of the Olivier Award-winning improv show Showstopper! The Improvised Musical, this book draws on the author's extensive experience teaching and performing around the world. Starting with fundamental principles that work for all forms of improvised performance, and the common traps improvisers fall into, the book explores the elements of narrative improvisation, where performers create a story without any predetermined structure. It covers: The Moment: how to be authentically in the moment by listening and responding to fellow performers, accepting their suggestions (not necessarily by always saying yes) and committing to whatever happens next; The Scene: how to connect moments to build a compelling scene and keep it moving forward; why there's no such thing as a mistake; and understanding and working with audiences; and The Story: how to link scenes to build story and plot; what kids can teach us about storytelling; utilising dramatic structure; developing and playing different types of characters; and key principles of staging. Packed with dozens of games and exercises, the book provides the tools to build confidence, empower performance, and unlock creativity. Written for improvisers with any level of experience, this book is also the perfect starting point for directors, teachers, actors or anyone eager to learn how improvisation can benefit both rehearsal and performance.

Download or read book Improv Your Life written by Pippa Evans and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An improviser's guide to embracing whatever life throws at you!PIPPA EVANS is an expert in saying Yes - and No. She's a master of thinking on her feet, but has also had to learn how to go with the flow. In this book she's passing on everything she's learnt from her award winning improv career, as both a performer and teacher, so YOU can take centre stage in your own life.In telling her story, delving into the craft of improvisation, and sharing fun exercises and practice you can do at home, Pippa will help you become fully yourself - realising your potential and ability to adapt to the ever changing world around you. It's dangerous, being yourself, but let's just take it one step at a time. Open the book, take a breath and get ready to say YES. (If it's a NO from you then perhaps consider buying for a friend, family member or enemy who you think needs some improv-ment)

Download or read book Boomeritis written by Ken Wilber and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2003-09-09 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ken Wilber's latest book is a daring departure from his previous writings—a highly original work of fiction that combines brilliant scholarship with tongue-in-cheek storytelling to present the integral approach to human development that he expounded in more conventional terms in his recent A Theory of Everything. The story of a naïve young grad student in computer science and his quest for meaning in a fragmented world provides the setting in which Wilber contrasts the alienated "flatland" of scientific materialism with the integral vision, which embraces body, mind, soul, and spirit in self, culture, and nature. The book especially targets one of the most stubborn obstacles to realizing the integral vision: a disease of egocentrism and narcissism that Wilber calls "boomeritis" because it seems to plague the baby-boomer generation most of all. Through a series of sparkling seminar-lectures skillfully interwoven with the hero's misadventures in the realms of sex, drugs, and popular culture, all of the major tenets of extreme postmodernism are criticized—and exemplified—including the author's having a bad case of boomeritis himself. Parody, intellectual slapstick, and a mind-twisting surprise ending unite to produce a highly entertaining summary of the work of cutting-edge theorists in human development from around the world.

Download or read book Improvising Theory written by Allaine Cerwonka and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2008-11-15 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scholars have long recognized that ethnographic method is bound up with the construction of theory in ways that are difficult to teach. The reason, Allaine Cerwonka and Liisa H. Malkki argue, is that ethnographic theorization is essentially improvisatory in nature, conducted in real time and in necessarily unpredictable social situations. In a unique account of, and critical reflection on, the process of theoretical improvisation in ethnographic research, they demonstrate how both objects of analysis, and our ways of knowing and explaining them, are created and discovered in the give and take of real life, in all its unpredictability and immediacy. Improvising Theory centers on the year-long correspondence between Cerwonka, then a graduate student in political science conducting research in Australia, and her anthropologist mentor, Malkki. Through regular e-mail exchanges, Malkki attempted to teach Cerwonka, then new to the discipline, the basic tools and subtle intuition needed for anthropological fieldwork. The result is a strikingly original dissection of the processual ethics and politics of method in ethnography.