Long-Form Improvisation & The Art Of Zen: A Manual For Advanced Performers

"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. " Amazon.com

CliffsNotes for Truth in Comedy

Truth in Comedy by Charna Halpern, Del Close and Kim Johnson is arguably the most widely-known and influential book about improv comedy. Here, for the convenience of those looking for a memory refresher or too lazy to read a 150 page book, is an outline of the major points from each chapter. Print this out and tape it to your mirror.