Keith Johnstone Bücher

In this landmark work Keith Johnstone provides a revelatory guide to rediscovering and unlocking the imagination. Admired for its clarity and zest, <i>Impro</i> lays bare the techniques and exercises used to foster spontaneity and narrative skill for actors. These techniques and exercises were evolved in the actors' studio, when he was Associate Director of the Royal Court and then in demonstrations to schools and colleges and ultimately in the founding of a company of performers called The Theatre Machine. Divided into four sections, 'Status', 'Spontaneity', 'Narrative Skills' and 'Masks and Trance', arranged more or less in the order a group might approach them, the book sets out the specific approaches which Johnstone has himself found most useful and most stimulating. The result is a fascinating exploration of the nature of spontaneous creativity.

Das zweite Buch Johnstones enthält vor allem Improvisations- und Theaterspiele, entwickelt und erprobt im Verlauf seiner 40jährigen Arbeit als Schauspiellehrer, die zusammen mit seinen Kommentaren und Erklärungen eine Fundgrube nicht nur für Theaterpraktiker sind, sondern für alle, die sich für die Geheimnisse zwischenmenschlicher Beziehungen und kreative Prozesse interessieren. Ein Motto von Johnstone: 'Ich verbringe mein Leben damit, die Dinge gefährlich zu machen, während die meisten Schauspieler um Sicherheit kämpfen.' Keith Johnstone: 'Unter vernünftigen Bedingungen kann der Theatersport: 1. die universelle Angst vor dem Angestarrtwerden vermindern 2. ›stumpfsinnige‹ Leute in brillante Leute verwandeln 3. zwischenmenschliche Fähigkeiten verbessern und zu einer lebenslangen Beschäftigung mit menschlicher Interaktion ermuntern 4. das ›Funktionieren‹ auf allen Gebieten verbessern (wie es auf Schlangenölfläschchen immer heißt) 5. die Fähigkeit, Geschichten zu erzählen, entwickeln (Geschichten sind wichtiger, als es den meisten bewußt ist) 6. den Schüler sowohl mit dem Innenleben als auch der Oberfläche des Theaters vertraut machen.'

Focusing on the unique format of Maestro Impro(TM), this guide offers insights into improvisation inspired by Keith Johnstone. Participants will enhance their storytelling abilities, spontaneity, and teamwork while embracing failure and building confidence. The approach promises personal and collective benefits, making it an excellent resource for anyone looking to explore the art of improvisation and enjoy the process of play.

This guide is for all those wishing to train in and produce Maestro Impro(TM). It is a fantastic format to experience Impro Keith Johnstone style and receive all of the personal and group benefits that go along with it. Maestro Impro(TM) player/directors develop in storytelling, spontaneity, joyful failure, confidence, teamwork, playfulness and so much more. In the late 1950's Keith Johnstone was experimenting with Theatresports(TM) in London England. It was first produced in Calgary, Canada in 1977, from there spread around the world and is now played in over 90 countries. Maestro Impro(TM) was developed in the early 1990s and is now played popularly worldwide. The International Theatresports(TM) Institute was created by Keith to entrust and manage his Impro formats. The ITI grants performance rights to groups wishing to train on and perform the Keith Johnstone formats of Theatresports(TM), Maestro Impro(TM) and Gorilla Theatre(TM). Money from royalties goes to member benefits, building the Impro community and managing the trademark and legacy. Keith himself has never taken any profit from the licensing of Theatresports(TM). ITI members have select access to the Maestro Impro(TM) Guide but it is also available for purchase to anyone.