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Stand Up: The Craft of Comedy

Stand Up: The Craft of Comedy

Gronbeck-Tedesco, John
Blackburn, Rachel E.

Hardcover

Series: Routledge Advances in Theatre & Performance Studies

TelevisionFilm StudiesGeneral Drama

ISBN10: 1041378491
ISBN13: 9781041378495
Publisher: Routledge
Published: Oct 23 2026
Pages: 78
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English

Stand Up is a practical and engaging guide to mastering the art of stand-up comedy. This book equips readers with the tools to craft and deliver jokes that resonate with audiences.

It introduces eight essential strategies--anxiety triggers, exaggeration, self-defeat, tone, persona, crossing contexts, continuation, and satire--that form the foundation of stand-up comedy. Drawing on decades of experience in performing, studying, and teaching comedy, the authors offer clear explorations of these strategies, supported by numerous examples from a wide range of comedians, from iconic figures like George Carlin and Joan Rivers to contemporary stars such as Ali Wong and Trevor Noah. Each chapter combines theory with practice, featuring accessible explanations, examples from widely available video clips, and carefully designed exercises to help readers develop their skills. The book also explores the broader humanistic value of comedy, highlighting its ability to foster connection, resilience, and community.

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