"a work on the art and craft of comedy as important in its own way as works by Stanislavski and Chekhov" – Oxford Theatre CompanionIn 1939, a young, inexperienced actor wrote to a famous actress of his acquaintance, asking for advice on playing comedy. She responded enthusiastically, and they corresponded variously over the next year. The Craft of Comedy, a record of these exchanges, soon emerged as one of the few classic texts in the field of comedy acting.This major new edition takes a brilliant book and makes it better. Editor Robert Barton has devised extensive supplementary material, including: An introduction to the correspondents, the culture of the time, and the evolution of their book; Summaries, definitions, and exercises and practice scenes for readers wishing to explore Athene Seyler’s invaluable advice; Photographs, additional essays by Seyler, and a guide to easily accessed video clips of her performing.Seyler’s lucid guidance, and Barton’s scrupulous editorship, ensure this legendary work’s rightful status is restored: as one of the great practical guides to the craft of comedy, and an essential resource for actors and students of acting.
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Introduction; Chapter 1 Distorted Truth; Chapter 2 Tight-Rope Walking; Chapter 3 Just Do It; Chapter 4 Trust and Confidence; Chapter 5 Rhythm; Chapter 6 Comedy of Manners; Chapter 7 Delicate Decadence; Chapter 8 The Acting Profession;
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ISBN
9780415527248
Publisert
2012-12-21
Utgiver
Vendor
Routledge
Vekt
202 gr
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Aldersnivå
U, G, 05, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
176
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