Comedy Acting for Theatre
Comedy Acting for Theatre

Author: Sidney Homan

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2018-02-22

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 1350012785

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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.

Acting Comedy
Acting Comedy

Author: Christopher Olsen

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2015-08-27

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 131748665X

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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.

The Eight Characters of Comedy
The Eight Characters of Comedy

Author: Scott Sedita

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780977064120

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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).

When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors
When Bad Things Happen to Good Actors

Author: Ian McWethy

Publisher: Stage Partners

Published: 2016-01-01

Total Pages: 39

ISBN-13:

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A simple one-act production of The Wizard of Oz gets derailed by missed cues, forgotten lines, and a renegade sound board op who refuses to play anything but dinosaur noises. A comedy that proves, when it comes to live theatre, everything that can go wrong, will go wrong, and it will be hilarious. Comedy One-act. 25-30 minutes 10-30 actors, gender flexible

Truth in Comedy
Truth in Comedy

Author: Charna Halpern

Publisher: Meriwether Publishing

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9781566080033

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The 'Harold', an innovative improvisational tool, helped many actors on the road to TV and film stardom, including George Wendt (Norm on Cheers). Now it is described fully in this new book for would-be actors and comics. The 'Harold' is a form of competitive improv involving 6 or 7 players. They take a theme suggestion from the audience and 'free associate' on the theme into a series of rapid-fire one-liners that build into totally unpredictable skits with hilarious results. The 'Harold' is a fun way to 'loosen up' and learn to think quickly, build continuity, develop characterisations and sharpen humour.

Comedy Scenes for Student Actors
Comedy Scenes for Student Actors

Author: Laurie Allen

Publisher: Meriwether Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781566081597

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These real-life, juvenile dilemmas for children to perform are popular because the actors can portray characters like those they see every day. Sample titles from this collection of 31 scenes include: Picture Day, Love is All You Need, First Kiss, 30 Days to a New Teen, Home Alone, Cookie Dough, Food Fight, Barbie Girl, Texas Size Zit, the Cat Walk, Save the Frogs, and Dreadful Dancing. All situations are believable and easy for timid and eager actors to perform. Ideal for classroom practice or for an evening of entertainment.

Improvisation at the Speed of Life
Improvisation at the Speed of Life

Author: T. J. Jagodowski

Publisher: Solo Roma, Incorporated

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780977309337

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"Jagodowski and Pasquesi, award-winning master improvisers from Chicago's legendary comedy scene, are internationally known for their acclaimed, two-man longform show, TJ & Dave. [This is] their authoritative and entertaining look at techniques, principles, theory, and ideas behind their approach"--Cover.

Drama Menu
Drama Menu

Author: Glyn Trefor-Jones

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781848422858

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Packed full of drama games, ideas and suggestions, Drama Menu is a unique new resource for drama teachers.

The Hidden Tools of Comedy
The Hidden Tools of Comedy

Author: Steve Kaplan

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781615931408

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A paradigm shift in understanding the mechanics and art of comedy, providing practical tools that help writers translate that understanding into successful, commercial scripts. Kaplan deconstructs secrets and techniques in popular films and TV that work and don't work, and explains what tools were used (or should have been used ).