2) Hall has all games indexed by category. This feature is immensely helpful to performers scrambling to find just the right Audience participation, Restriction, or Music-based scene – when time is of the essence. Recall a game concept or a component, but not the title? Search and find a game multiple ways.
3) Unfamiliar terms are explained in the short glossary. This quick tool can be a helpful reference for the beginning student or group – and especially for teachers to use in the classroom or to distribute copies of The Playbook for use as theatre text books.
4) It contains notes from Keith Johnstone about some of his personal observations and reviews about performance games. This improv guru of legend has shared his insights and opinions through conversations with Hall and others, and provides some tips on making these games more effective. Improv theorists, teachers, and players, take note and enjoy.
5) This book offers thoughts on improv and performing. From his takes on Theatresports™, to hosting a show, to forming your own improv group, Hall provides some insight and practical tips based on the wisdom of those who have been performing improvisation for decades. Tap into this rich and ready resource.
6) Hall brilliantly leaves room for a few blank pages for individual notes, ideas, and new games. Just having a couple pages of space reminds us of the creative power of improvisation. We are creating this art form as we go, so your observations, learnings, and inspired ideas are part of this book, too!
7) The Playbook is easy to read, easy to use. It's portable. Carry it onto the train or plane, into an improv workout, or even onstage to a Theatresports™ match. Have the printed word at your fingertips. Use it to learn to introduce games more succinctly and successfully to an audience. Circulate a copy within your group, or leave it in your green room. Give one as a gift to someone you know. Whatever you do: Have fun!
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