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Truth in Comedy : The Manual of Improvisation by Halpern (1994, Trade Paperback)
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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.Product Identifiers
PublisherMeriwether Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-101566080037
ISBN-139781566080033
eBay Product ID (ePID)367113
Product Key Features
Book TitleTruth in Comedy : the Manual of Improvisation
Number of Pages150 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1994
TopicGeneral, Comedy
IllustratorYes
GenrePerforming Arts, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorHalpern
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.2 in
Item Weight8.3 Oz
Item Length5.5 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition20
Lccn93-043701
Target AudienceTrade
Number of Volumes1 Vol.
Dewey Decimal792/.028
Lc Classification NumberPn2071.I5h26 1993
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- 27 Jun, 2016
Barely a book
Truth in Comedy is not what it promises. What they've done is take three ideas, repeat them, repeat them over and over, and then make the book look longer by adding inane filler and silly exaggerations. To protect someone else from reading my copy, I put it in the paper recycling bin. I am not a general reader. I am a script consultant in the entertainment business.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Jun, 2016
improv
I used to think Viola Spolin's "Improvisations for the Theater" was the improv bible. This is my new improve bible. Learn the Harold, long form improve as taught at Second City Chicago. As You know, all of your favorite comedians studied at Second City Chicago. Second City Toronto goes for cheap laughs, Improv Olympic is run by those who studied at Second City, CHGO. It's true. the best comedy is when you reveal a truth to the audience.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
