Acting Games for Improv (A Pocketful of Drama)

Teach students improvisation with this easy-to-use book. Thirty improvisation exercises for the classroom and rehearsals. These exercises are suitable for all ages and skill levels. Teachers and directors can employ these techniques to add practical and fun theatre work to their classrooms and rehearsals, improving students’ confidence, creative courage, speech, listening, imagination, teamwork, empathy, acting, problem solving, and intuition. What they’re saying about Acting Games for Improv: “The art of improvisation starts with the attitude of ‘yes’; choosing to never block an idea or thought but to act on your nerve and instinct. I think everyone should ‘say yes’ to this important addition to Sam’s excellent collection of work.” Paul Roseby, Chief Executive and Artistic Director of the National Youth Theatre. “A lovely treasure chest of improvisation techniques and advice. Dip in for a quick lesson idea! Perfect!” Open Drama UK “This is a great guide to teaching improvisation. It offers a nice variety of different ways to stimulate players of all ages to find more freedom, creative expression and joy through play.” Chris Heimann, Improvisation, Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London “The delightfully digestible improv-game Bible! It makes the potentially complex, perfectly clear.” Phil Aizlewood, Actor “Inspiration and food for thought to inspire actors both young and not-so-young… from the curious performer to the professional actor. Marsden writes with both authority and heart.” Jill Winternitz, Actor