Behind the Scenes

Improvising Long Form
"Mick has been the catalyst for the most messed-up, funny, smart, low-budget, loud, subversive, hilarious, mind-expanding improv shows of his time." Bob Odenkirk, star of "Better Call Saul." In this follow-up to his highly regarded book "Improvise. Scene from the Inside Out", globally acclaimed improviser, director, and instructor Mick Napier focuses on the complexities and theories of long-form improvisation. This extended form of improvisation invites performers to be inspired for at least thirty minutes by a single suggestion as they push their creativity to the limit. Napier taps into more than 30 years of experience and distills his tools for success into practical, engaging lessons: -The art of introductions and edits -Different approaches to openers -Pros and cons of the backline -Why it's okay to be funny -Finding the dominant energy -Sustaining a solid character

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"In this new book, Behind the Scenes, Napier rips apart every aspect of putting on an improv show: from hosting and getting a suggestion to running order and how to end it. This bookwon't be of much use to new improv students, but for producers and experienced performers, it is gold." -- Chris Hannay "Improv Embassy, Ottawa, Canada" ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bob Odenkirk is an Emmy-winning Saturday Night Live writer. He is best known for Mr. Show with bob and David, along with his portrayal of Saul Goodman on AMC's Emmy-nominated Breaking Bad. The spinoff series, Better Call Saul, earned Odenkirk an Emmy nomination for best lead actor.

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Contributor: Bob Odenkirk (Foreword by)

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