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Leonard, Kelly.

Yes, and : how improvisation reverses "no, but" thinking and improves creativity and collaboration--lessons from the second city / Kelly Leonard and Tom Yorton. - First edition. - x, 240 pages 24 cm

Includes index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The business of funny -- Yes, and : how to make something out of nothing -- How to build an ensemble -- The co-creation story, or Audiences want in on the act -- Change is hard : comedy and improvisation make it easier -- Using failure -- Follow the follower -- Listening is a muscle -- Conclusion: what happened when we Yes, anded the writing of this book -- Appendix: The Second City improv exercises.

The authors, both executives at Chicago's The Second City, present their insights and perspective on how to apply the seven elements of improv comedy in both professional and personal situations.

ISBN: 0062248545 9780062248541

LCCN: 2014028519

Subjects--Corporate Names:
Second City (Theater company)
Second City (Theater company)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Creative ability.
Improvisation (Acting)
Interpersonal relations.
Creative ability.
Improvisation (Acting)
Interpersonal relations.

LC Class. No.: BF408 / .L464 2015

Dewey Class. No.: 792.7/6