Behind the Scenes: Improvising Long Form by Mick Napier & Bob Odenkirk Annoyance
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A must-have for any aspiring improviser or seasoned performer, Behind the Scenes: Improvising Long Form is the definitive follow-up to Mick Napier’s acclaimed Improvise: Scene from the Inside Out. With a foreword by Bob Odenkirk (Better Call Saul), this book delves deep into the structure and art of long-form improvisation, offering practical, experience-based insight from one of improv’s true pioneers.
Napier — founder of The Annoyance Theatre in Chicago and artistic consultant for The Second City — distills over 30 years of directing, teaching, and performing into clear, actionable lessons for both students and teachers of improv.
Packed with sharp insights, real-world advice, and a signature sense of humor, Behind the Scenes is a modern improv essential for performers, directors, and teachers alike — whether in Chicago, New York, or beyond.
Product Details:
Title: Behind the Scenes: Improvising Long Form
Author: Mick Napier
Foreword by: Bob Odenkirk
Publisher: Meriwether Publishing / Pioneer Drama Service
ISBN: 978-1-56608-199-3
Format: Paperback
Pages: Approx. 180
Condition: Brand New – Clean, bright, and unmarked throughout
Highlights:
Expands on Napier’s first improv classic with a focus on long-form performance
Covers the art of openings, edits, introductions, and sustaining strong characters
Shares the pros and cons of the back line, and how to harness dominant energy in scenes
A practical, no-nonsense guide from one of the most respected improv minds.
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