Resources
Books, references, and curated resources for improvisers at every level.
Books
114 titles
Acting Through Improv
Lynda Belt; Rebecca Stockley
1995
A Cultural History of Comedy in the Middle Ages
Martha Bayless
2024
The Actor's Book of Improvisation
Sandra Caruso; Paul Clemens
1992
How to Improvise a Full-Length Play
Kenn Adams
2007
Improv for Indie Filmmakers
Ivan Malekin
2021
Chicago Comedy
Margaret Hicks; Mick Napier
2011
Improv Beyond Rules
Adam Meggido
2019
Devising Performance
Deirdre Heddon; Jane Milling
2005
Trusted Resources
Online communities, blogs, and reference sites for improvisers.
A comprehensive online reference of improv games, exercises, and warm-ups. One of the longest-running improv resources on the internet, with hundreds of categorized activities.
Improv Resource Center (IRC)Online forum and knowledge base for improvisers. Discussion threads covering technique, teaching, show formats, and the business side of running improv theatres.
r/improvThe largest online improv community on Reddit. Active discussions on classes, technique, show reviews, career advice, and connecting with improvisers worldwide.