Long-form Improvisation & the Art of Zen

About the Book

If you're already an improviser, even if you're just starting out, this is the book for you. This book merges basic improvisation techniques with Zen philosophy in order to create a new way of performing scenes and shows. Based on decades of work with the art form, Jason R. Chin strips away pretense and creates a simple, yet elegant method of improvising longer, more rich scenes and characters. A powerful tool for the advanced improviser and a wonderful book for the beginner, Zen and the Art of Long-form Improvisation is a welcome addition to your improv library.

About the Author

Jason R. Chin has been creating with long-form improvisation for fifteen years and has directed over 20 critically acclaimed long-running improvised shows. He was Associate Artistic Director and Director of the Training Center for iO Theater for eight years where his improvised political satire, Whirled News Tonight is currently running. He continues to teach, perform and love long-form improvisation.