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Director born in england, now living in calgary, alberta, and improv pioneer who became notorious for telling his students to be more boring. Keith johnstone is a theatre director, teacher, author and playwright specializing in improvisational theatre. Improvisation and psychotherapy 7 keith johnstone johnstone was born february 1933 in devon england. He performed with the royal court theatre and taught at the royal academy of dramatic art before coming to canada. Keith johnstone is an internationally recognized authority in the field of improvisation. The improv handbook also contains an essential performance segment that details different formats of improvisation. Download pdf keithjohnstone free online new books in.
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