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Performing in Comedy: A Student's Guide
Paperback
Acting & AuditioningGeneral Drama
ISBN13: 9781138913882
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Apr 19 2016
Pages: 226
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.20 Depth: 9.20
Language: English
Ian Wilkie contends that comic acting is a distinct art form, and as such demands a unique skillset. By exploring the ways in which performance choices and improvised moments can work in conjunction with texts themselves, Performing in Comedy offers an indispensable practical tool for enhancing comic performance.
This volume is a must-read for any actors, directors or students who work with comic texts. Wilkie synthesises theories and principles of comedy with practical tips, and re-evaluates the ways in which these ideas can be used by the performer.
Most importantly, these skills - timing, focus, awareness - are teachable rather than being innate talents. Exercises, interviews and guides to further resources enhance this comprehensive exploration of comic acting.
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