Long Form Improvisation and American Comedy

Long form scenic improv began with the Harold. The comic philosophy of this form started an era of comedy marked by support, trust, and collaboration. This book tells of the Harold, beginning with the development of improv theatre, through the tensions and evolutions that led to its creation at iO, and to its use in contemporary filmmaking.

Publication Year: 2014
Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan US
Format: P
Weight (Gram): 302