Improvisation for Speech and Theater looks at three ways one may use improvisation.  The first is in their life.  The second and longest section is for the theater.  This section gives step by step exercises leading up to doing a show.  The third section address using improvisation for public speaking.  This book contains much of the philosophy of famed improv. teacher Josephine Forsberg who is now deceased.



Section One The Life Performer covers



Listening and awareness



in the now



Applying it to your daily life



Section Two The Theatrical Performer covers



The Building Blocks



Extensions and Expansions



Characters



Scene Structures



Genres



Doing the show



Section Three: The Public Speaker covers



The Basics



Self-Introduction



Special Occasions Speeches



Informative and Persuasive Speeches



Group Presentations