Synopsis "Take it Easy: And More Tips for the Dedicated Improviser (in English)"
Do richer improv scenes, get more laughs, and have more fun - all by doing less, and just being more. In this fresh and personal collection of themed essays, longtime Canadian improviser Ryan Millar offers observations, insights and tips to help players get a different perspective on their craft. The stories, ideas, insights, and exercises it contains are there to both be an entertaining read and help the reader be a better more fulfilled player onstage and off. It also includes games and exercises for people to do on their own or to bring to their group, in order to spread that TAKE IT EASY goodness. Essay titles include: 'Easy Listening', 'The problem with Yes, and' 'Changing the game', 'Balancing the commercial and artistic', and 'Literal Shmiteral'. This book will show you how to get more out of your improv, make bigger contributions, all while doing less and having more fun. Sounds good right? It is. "The relaxed friendly tone makes it an enjoyable read." - Will Hines, UCB LA "Highly recommended for the beginning improvisor or the seasoned pro trying to rediscover the fun." - Sam Super, The Second City Training Center's 2017 Teacher of the Year "TAKE IT EASY provides valuable tips and advice for those who seek a greater flow in their improvisations." - Feña Ortalli, Status Magazine
