@masterthesis{Seff2020,
       author = "Seff, Erica",
       title =  {{Improvisation: Trust Us, This Is All Made Up!}},	
       type = {Bachelor's Thesis},

       howpublished = "\url{https://ir.hamilton.edu/do/5676b060-b0d3-46b2-8974-a2b152af0798}",
       institution = {Hamilton College},
       year = 2020,
       month = may,
       school = {Sociology},
}

Creator

Date

May 2020

Description

I aim to offer a sociological explanation of the creative process of comedic improvisation. I investigated three improvisation ensembles in midwest with the mixed methodology of participant and direct observation and ethnographic interviews. Sociologists define creativity from a structural, organizational and collective lens. Sociologist have studied improvisation but the majority of the focus is on jazz musicians; very little has been written on unscripted, live theatre. Within this study, I review the literature and provide qualitative data on the collective process of improvising using the theoretical background of Art World, Schools of Activity and Collaborative Circles.

Type of Work

• Thesis

Institution

Hamilton College

Area of Study

• Sociology

Degree

Bachelor of Arts

Part of Collection

Senior Theses

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