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Jamming the Law: Improvisational Theatre and the 'Spontaneity' of Judgment

Sara Ramshaw
- Vol. 14, Iss: 1, pp 133-159
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The role played by improvisation in modern 'nonscripted theatre' is discussed in this article, where the best way that a judge can make the best and optimum judgment is only through spontaneity.
Abstract: 
The role played by improvisation in modern 'nonscripted theatre (NST) is discussed. The best way that a judge can make the best and optimum judgment is only through spontaneity.

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