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Who would have ever thought that learning the finer points of improvisation could be such fun? The "Harold," an innovative improvisational tool, helped Saturday Night Live's Mike Myers and Chris Farley, George Wendt (Norm on "Cheers") and many other actors on the road to TV and film stardom. Now it is described fully in this new book for the benefit of other would-be actors and comics. The "Harold" is a form of competitive improv involving six or seven players. They take a theme suggestion from the audience and free-associate on the theme, creating a series of rapid-fire one-liners that build into totally unpredictable skits with hilarious results. The teams compete with scoring based on applause. The "Harold" is a fun way to "loosen up" and learn to think quickly, build continuity, develop characterizations and sharpen humor.
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The brain wave of three improv gurus, this book is a complete guide to improvisation for both novice and professional actors and comics. An outgrowth of the successful curriculum initiated by two of the authors at the ImprovOlympic, it describes improvisational tools and techniques, from the "Pattern Game" and "The Hot Spot" to the innovative and sophisticated "Harold." Far from an ordinary how-to handbook, this clearly composed authority on comedic improvisation stresses intuitive thinking, listening skills, continuity, characterization, and, most important, teamwork. Numerous testimonials from reputed actors strengthen the text's credibility, already secured by the expertise of its authorship. Sample scenes and games take hilarious twists while illustrating the inevitability of connections and the importance of justification among team members. The authors' primary focus is the achievement of the group mind, and the book's chapter construction necessarily culminates with that creative misnomer known as the Harold. The manual is flexibly designed to allow for easy performance in both acting classes and professional settings and will prove a valuable reference source to actors and directors alike. Kathleen Chrysler
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Truth in Comedy is, in someways, a companion piece to the Chicago-based school operated by two of the book's authors. The book conveys the sense of joy and wonder that comes from creating comic genius and order from audience chaos. Charna Halpern and Del Close both still teach "The Harold" at the ImprovOlympic school/theater and the book (if you're planning to read the book while taking a "Harold" class, add TWO more stars!) Instead of quick comedic games designed for one-liners and "jokey" schtick, Truth In Comedy teaches a form that strives for art. Based on a single audience suggestion a team of improvisers follows the outline of The Harold to create a play with interweaving plotlines and characters for intelligent and hilarious comedy (think of a completely improvised Seinfeld epsidoe, or Pulp Fiction.)
Just one more thing: The photos in the book picture some veterans of the ImprovOlympic who are now somewhat famous in Comedy. Keep a look out for Andy Ricter (Late Night With Conan O'Brien), Adam McKay (Head Writer for Saturday Night Live), Miles Stroh (creator of 'Miles to Go'), and lots of others!
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Folks, there are two kinds of improv - the annoying kind and the enjoyable kind. This book is the only description of the enjoyable kind now in print. It's simple, straightforward and funny, and may change the whole way you think about comedy and theatrical presentations. The bad kind of improv, that is, the short, "we're under great pressure to be funny here" kind that leads to some clever punch-line on which lights are blacked out, is described in numerous books. The Harold, or long-form, is where it's at, as anyone who's seen both kinds of improv will tell you. (It's a shame the form is rarely practiced outside of Chicago.) Watching it is pure pleasure, because you're seeing players who support each other perform at the top of their intelligence and creativity. And doing it, well, there's nothing like it. This book will get you started
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Truth in Comedy certainly doesn't have everything. It rather effectively sweeps the idea of shortform improv under the carpet and maintains religiously that the Harold is the end-all form of improv, and that it was created in seven days, apple tree included. Yet it is still the most valuable text I've come across as a student and teacher of improvisation. The writing team of the book (with Del's name lovingly attached for higher sales, I assume) covers the whole spread of what makes up strong scenework, from the basic "Yes, and" to advanced character work. It does tend to ramble on about how group mind and "finding Harold" are the most amazing things that they won't bother to describe, but hopefully everyone will get to find out exactly what it is that they're not talking about at some point. While the authors tend to pat themselves on the back a little more than seems tasteful, they do have an easy read that grans onto the idea of scene-based improv that is fantastic for novice and intermediate improvisers. And for you old pros out there, chances are you'll find something you forgot.
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Excellent start if you can't get up and do it.
I didn't mean if you are in a wheelchair to read this book. Read it regardless, it teaches you about exploration and conversely, bottomlining. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 17. Juni 2000 von Jane Tarzana
Great Bible for a new group...
These 160 pages are a great foundation for forming a comedy group. The underlying philosophy of the Harold will carry you as far as you want to go. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 30. März 2000 von Chris McKinstry
A great book for any improver
This book is an excellent way of learning the basic skills of improv, which are more important than any one game or form. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 13. Dezember 1999 von A.C.
I can't wait to get to Chicago
There are not five stars simply because this book does not have enough from Del Close, a man whom I hope to read about in a biography someday soon. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 7. November 1999 veröffentlicht
Harold?
I have studied improvistation for over a year now and I have to say that the Harold is one of the most difficult to perform let alone learn. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 3. Juni 1999 veröffentlicht
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