So You Think You're Funny?: A Student's Guide to Improv Comedy

by Immediate Gratification Players

A two-part workbook for developing comedy improv skills and creating a performance.

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2010

Reviews

[Katie]

To clarify - I do not think I'm all that funny. Reading this 'cause it was written by a kid that went to my elementary, middle, and high school! Not college, cause that kid went to Harvard.

[Daniel Lopez]

To start off, this book is a guide, explanation, and written appreciation of improv. It included many helpful tips and tricks on running your own improv troupe. I really appreciated the in depth answers that often times answered the questions that came up in my head while reading. I also loved the way the writers incorporated inside jokes that would resonate within their improv group, because even while not being part of their group, it felt like I was being invited to have fun with them and also it showed how important building an identity is for an improv group. I also appreciated the games that the writers gave for others to try, i’ve incorporated a few in my troupes practices and we seem to like them a lot. The writers of this book clearly enjoyed improv and i’m glad they wrote this book to pass on their knowledge of all things Improv.

[Jesse Stoddard]

Great book for beginners, which includes not only foundational improv basics, but also useful tips on starting a group and running a show. It is also whimsically written with funny anecdotes and asides.

[Rezzy]

Great introduction to improv. Includes games and exercises to hone your skills. Every hotel should have one of these in the nightstand.