This book is a practical and easy guide to learning the art of improvisation, that is, being prepared to find solutions to unexpected problems. To improvise on stage, at work and in life, it is necessary to develop certain skills that we already have, but which can be improved. Each chapter talks about a skill necessary for improvisation, such as Listening, Collaboration, Teamwork, accompanied by related improvisation games. This book is recommended for improvisers, improvisation teachers, actors, theater and arts students and teachers; professionals from different areas who seek to develop their own skills or those of their employees and co-workers, such as Communication, Self-Expression, Combating Shyness, Teamwork, Decision Making, Quick Reasoning, among others; consultants, trainers, speakers, corporate training facilitators and coaches; writers, screenwriters, advertisers, playwrights and others interested in storytelling, scriptwriting and story creation; and for anyone who wants to learn fun games of creativity, spontaneity and integration for two or more people. All the exercises described in the book have already been used by the author in his classes and training in these 12 years of research and dedication to teaching the methodology known as Impro or Improv. It’s been a long time since improvisation theater techniques left the stage and were adopted in other areas of activity as an efficient method of developing people who are more collaborative and integrated into society. Colleges, schools, small and large companies, prisons, NGOs, agencies and organizations already use improvisation as a healthy and inclusive complementary activity, even at a therapeutic level. When you purchase this book, you will learn 40 exercises and games to start training an improv group, or to work with your students, or practice with your co-workers, or just have fun with your friends and family. Anyone can practice the exercises contained in the book, without the need for previous experience in theater or improvisation.

Claudio Amado has been an actor, improviser and improvisation teacher for 12 years. One of the founders and directors of Cia Teatro do Nada, one of the pioneering groups in the research and production of improvisation shows in Brazil. He has participated in more than 20 improv shows as an actor and/or director. He represented Brazil at international improvisation festivals in Chile and Costa Rica. Managing partner of Spontanea – Improvisação Aplicada, a consultancy company that uses improvisation techniques in corporate training.