Homan, Sidney
Comedy Acting for Theatre
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350012776
- author:
- Homan, Sidney
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Methuen Drama
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 21.08 x 13.72 x 1.52 centimetres
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Understanding why we laugh and what triggers our response is crucial for creating memorable comedy performances. This comprehensive guide to comedy acting provides actors with a detailed explanation of how comedy works, as well as practical advice on communicating comedy from both the performer's and audience's perspective.
The book combines theory and performance analysis, exploring a range of plays, including modern and classic works by playwrights such as Harold Pinter, Tom Stoppard, Christopher Durang, and Michael Frayn. In-depth coverage is also given to acting in Shakespeare's comedies.
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