Applied improv is the branch of theatrical improvisation that tries to apply its principles and mechanisms to other areas such as work, teaching or life. We have already dedicated a couple of articles to it in our buying guides: “4 books to apply improv to life and work” and “Improv philosophy for life” where we saw a more spiritual side, which I recommend reviewing.

• Improvised Theatre and the Autism Spectrum (Gary Kramer, Richie Ploesch)
• Applied Improvisation: Leading, Collaborating, and Creating Beyond the Theatre (Theresa Robbins Dudeck, Caitlin McClure)
• Improv for Democracy (Don Waisanen)
• Improvisation: The Drama of Christian Ethics (Samuel Wells )
• Improv For Writers (Jorjeana Marie)

Improvised Theatre and the Autism Spectrum (Gary Kramer, Richie Ploesch)

In this work, we take a look at improv as a tool to train social and communication skills for people on the autism spectrum. The game and its specific applications to create a teaching program are presented.

Applied Improvisation: Leading, Collaborating, and Creating Beyond the Theatre (Theresa Robbins Dudeck, Caitlin McClure)

Twelve case studies of the application of impro in the work environment are presented and the inter- and intra-personal skills that have been worked on are broken down.

Improv for Democracy (Don Waisanen)

If impro allows the simulation of different roles, it can also improve empathy, recognizing other perspectives, and collaboration in environments where these capabilities are especially interesting. A work to achieve more democratic social structures.

Improvisation: The Drama of Christian Ethics (Samuel Wells )

This book addresses the parallels between improvisation practices and the precepts of the Christian religion, studying its texts. Discovering how interesting impro can be to improve the understanding and implementation of Christian ethics.

Improv For Writers (Jorjeana Marie)

Without a doubt, impro is an interesting lever to unlock creativity and from which many learnings and dynamics can be obtained that can help creation. This book presents games and exercises to do alone to help with fiction writing.