Long Form Improvisation and American Comedy [electronic resource] : The Harold /
Fotis, M.author.
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.
Description based upon print version of record.
Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction; 2 Before the Harold: How Did We Get Here?; 3 The Training-Wheels Harold; 4 The Flexible Harold; 5 Reactions, Transformations, and Combinations; 6 Improv beyond the Theatre: The Harold's Influence on Television and Film; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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.
Close, Del, 1934-1999.
Performing arts.
Theater.
Arts.
Performing Arts.
Theatre and Performance Studies.
Arts.