Acting Comedy

Author : Christopher Olsen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-27
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317486657

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Acting Comedy by Christopher Olsen Pdf

Despite being roundly cited as much harder to perform than its dramatic counterpart, comic acting is traditionally seen as a performance genre that can’t be taught. At best it is often described as a skill that can only be learned "on the job" through years of practice, or given to a performer through natural talent. Acting Comedy is an effort to examine this idea more rigorously by looking at different aspects of the comic actor’s craft. Each chapter is written by an expert in a particular form—from actors and directors to teachers and standup comedians. Topics covered include: how performers work with audiences how comic texts can be enhanced through word and musical rhythm analysis how physical movements can generate comic moments and build character. This book is an invaluable resource for any performer focusing on the minute details of comic acting, even down to exactly how one delivers a joke on stage. Christopher Olsen’s unique collection of comic voices will prove essential reading for students and professionals alike.

Author : Christopher Bayes
Publisher : Theatre Communications Group
Page : 119 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781559368810

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Discovering the Clown, or The Funny Book of Good Acting by Christopher Bayes Pdf

“Christopher Bayes is a master, an extraordinary visionary who has done more to liberate young American actors over the last two generations than I can possibly express. His classes in Clowning are philosophical manifestos; the power of his laughter inextricable from the depth of his spirit. This book is a treasure. Nothing can replace the experience of being in the room with a master teacher, but this practical, playful, brilliant book is the next best thing. Read it. It is indispensable.” —Oskar Eustis, Artistic Director, The Public Theater Discovering the Clown, or The Funny Book of Good Acting is a unique glimpse into the wild world of the Clown, unveiling “the playful self, the unsocialized self, the naive self…the big stupid who just wants to have some fun with the audience.” An essential guide for artists and actors wanting to set free the messy and hilarious Clown within.

Author : Sidney Homan,Brian Rhinehart
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-02-22
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781350012783

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Comedy Acting for Theatre by Sidney Homan,Brian Rhinehart Pdf

Analysing why we laugh and what we laugh at, and describing how performers can elicit this response from their audience, this book enables actors to create memorable – and hilarious – performances. Rooted in performance and performance criticism, Sidney Homan and Brian Rhinehart provide a detailed explanation of how comedy works, along with advice on how to communicate comedy from the point of view of both the performer and the audience. Combining theory and performance, the authors analyse a variety of plays, both modern and classic. Playwrights featured include Harold Pinter, Tom Stoppard, Christopher Durang, and Michael Frayn. Acting in Shakespeare's comedies is also covered in depth.

Author : Kevin Lee America King
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 61 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359724369

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Master Class Universal America Enter or Reinvent Your Modeling or Acting Comedy Career by Kevin Lee America King Pdf

Author : Christopher Olsen
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-08-27
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781317486640

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Acting Comedy by Christopher Olsen Pdf

Despite being roundly cited as much harder to perform than its dramatic counterpart, comic acting is traditionally seen as a performance genre that can’t be taught. At best it is often described as a skill that can only be learned "on the job" through years of practice, or given to a performer through natural talent. Acting Comedy is an effort to examine this idea more rigorously by looking at different aspects of the comic actor’s craft. Each chapter is written by an expert in a particular form—from actors and directors to teachers and standup comedians. Topics covered include: how performers work with audiences how comic texts can be enhanced through word and musical rhythm analysis how physical movements can generate comic moments and build character. This book is an invaluable resource for any performer focusing on the minute details of comic acting, even down to exactly how one delivers a joke on stage. Christopher Olsen’s unique collection of comic voices will prove essential reading for students and professionals alike.

Author : Scott Sedita
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0977064123

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The Eight Characters of Comedy by Scott Sedita Pdf

Who's funny? -- Sitcom history -- Half hour technique: rhythm, words, punctuation, timing, and pace, the turnaround, triplets -- Acting technique -- The four C's of comedy -- The characters: the logical smart one, the lovable loser, the neurotic, the dumb one, the bitch/bastard, the womanizer/manizer, the materialistic one, in their own universe -- Finding your comedic note -- Appendix 1: Ten rules of comedy -- Appendix 2: Who said that? -- Appendix 3: Glossary (finding the funny).

Author : Matthew Solomon
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780252076978

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Disappearing Tricks by Matthew Solomon Pdf

This work revisits the golden age of theatrical magic and silent film to reveal how professional magicians shaped the early history of cinema. The author treats cinema and stage magic as overlapping practices that together revise our understanding of the origins of motion pictures and cinematic spectacle.

Author : Frances N. Teague
Publisher : Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Drama
ISBN : 0838635245

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Acting Funny by Frances N. Teague Pdf

Finally, these assumptions lead to the corollary that such hierarchies are natural and immutable and not fashioned by critics.

Author : Jim Davis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781107098855

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Comic Acting and Portraiture in Late-Georgian and Regency England by Jim Davis Pdf

An original study of the relationship between comic acting and the visual arts in late-Georgian and Regency England.

Author : Rodney B. Whatley
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2022-07-13
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781478649625

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Acting by Rodney B. Whatley Pdf

Many books on acting for beginners approach the subject in an abstract, theoretical way. Rodney Whatley designed Acting: Year One around the environment in which many acting students learn the craft—the college classroom. Skills and concepts are laid out in 31 lessons, mirroring the structure of a 15-week course. Whatley’s down-to-earth, accessible writing engages students, meeting them where they are in their acting journey. The exercises accompanying the text make it easy for instructors to apply what their students read directly in class. Sample grading sheets are included throughout the book, benefiting instructors as well as students, who can learn what criteria they’ll be graded on.

Author : Judy Kerr
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-07
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781532332821

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Acting Is Everything by Judy Kerr Pdf

In this actor's guidebook, renowned acting coach Judy Kerr shares her lifetime of techniques and tricks of the trade. She opens the doors of Hollywood to acting hopefuls and professionals with a straightforward road map for building their dreams and careers. The previous 11 editions have contributed to the success of thousands of readers. In this new Ebook Judy shares brand new content: including Acting Tools, private dairy entries from those who have successfully applied Acting Is Everything to their careers, and more. A wonderful intro to the world of show biz. -- Jerry Seinfeld This is good, Judy, this is good. Julia Louis-Dreyfus First rate primer, excellent refresher course. -- Jason Alexander Informative and to the point. - Michael Richards

Author : Scott Sedita
Publisher : SCB Distributors
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-31
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780977064137

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The Eight Characters of Comedy by Scott Sedita Pdf

The Eight Characters of Comedy is the “How-To” guide for actors & writers who want to break into the world of sitcoms. It has become a staple in acting classes, writers’ rooms, casting offices and production sets around the world. Now, in it’s exciting SECOND EDITION, renowned acting coach and bestselling author, Scott Sedita, gives you even MORE advice and exercises for breaking down comedy scripts, writing jokes and delivering them with comedic precision. Plus, you’ll find in-depth REVISED sections on Sitcom History, The Three Pillars of Comedy, Auditioning for Sitcoms, and his acclaimed comedic technique “The Sedita Method!” Most importantly, you will be introduced to his famous sitcom character archetypes, which will help you build your niche in half-hour comedy... The Eight Characters of Comedy! Who is normally cast as The Logical Smart One? Why do we love The Lovable Loser? Why is The Neurotic a favorite for actors and writers? How do you play The Dumb One smart? Who are the biggest Bitch/Bastards? What drives The Materialistic Ones? Why is The Womanizer/Manizer so popular? How can you realistically write and play someone In Their Own Universe? The Eight Characters of Comedy answers all these questions and more, with UPDATED EXAMPLES from current & classic sitcoms, and from many of the greatest sitcom characters & actors of all time! After reading this book, you WILL be ready to work in the exciting world of situation comedy!

Author : Ian Bernard
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1997-12-11
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781136081743

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Film and Television Acting by Ian Bernard Pdf

Film and Television Acting offers solid techniques for creating a natural, believable performance for film and television. The reader will discover techniques for listening and reacting, blocking and business, character, focus, the closeup, and comedy as they pertain to acting in front of a camera. The book analyzes the differences between theatre, film, and television acting, providing the theatre trained actor with specific approaches for making the transition to on-camera work. This second edition is thoroughly revised and updated. The book contains numerous scenes and exercises, including sample scenes from Cheers and Seinfeld, which provide the reader with ways to practice the specific techniques outlined by the author. Included are interviews with well-know actors and directors: Don Murray, Norman Jewison, and Emmy award winner, Glenn Jordan, to name a few. These interviews illustrate how the professionals apply their training and technique to filmed performances. There is also a chapter-length interview with John Lithgow, in which the actor provides a first-hand account of the differences of acting for the theatre and for the camera.

Author : Paul Baldwin,John Williams Malone
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 0028641531

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Acting by Paul Baldwin,John Williams Malone Pdf

Provides advice for amateur and professional actors about theater skills, auditions, rehearsals, openings, and how to become a professional, and discusses the benefits of acting for non-professionals.

Author : Tom Cantrell,Christopher Hogg
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781350316355

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Acting in British Television by Tom Cantrell,Christopher Hogg Pdf

This fascinating text offers the first in-depth exploration of acting processes in British television. Focused around 16 new interviews with celebrated British actors, including Rebecca Front, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Ken Stott, Penelope Wilton and John Hannah, this rich resource delves behind the scenes of a range of British television programmes in order to find out how actors build their characters for television, how they work on set and location, and how they create their critically acclaimed portrayals. The book looks at actors' work across four diverse but popular genres: soap opera; police and medical drama; comedy; and period drama. Its insightful discussion of hit programmes and its critical and contextual post-interview analysis, makes the text an essential read for students across television and film studies, theatre, performance and acting, and cultural and media studies, as well as academics and anyone interested in acting and British television.