The Craft of Comedy - The 21st Century Edition (Paperback)

"a work on the art and craft of comedy as important in its own way as works by Stanislavski and Chekhov" - Oxford Theatre Companion In 1939, a young, inexperienced actor wrote to a famous actress of his acquaintance, asking for advice on playing comedy. She responded enthusiastically, and they corresponded variously over the next year. The Craft of Comedy, a record of these exchanges, soon emerged as one of the few classic texts in the field of comedy acting. This major new edition takes a brilliant book and makes it better. Editor Robert Barton has devised extensive supplementary material, including: An introduction to the correspondents, the culture of the time, and the evolution of their book; Summaries, definitions, and exercises and practice scenes for readers wishing to explore Athene Seyler's invaluable advice; Photographs, additional essays by Seyler, and a guide to easily accessed video clips of her performing. Seyler's lucid guidance, and Barton's scrupulous editorship, ensure this legendary work's rightful status is restored: as one of the great practical guides to the craft of comedy, and an essential resource for actors and students of acting.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2012
First published:	2013
Authors:	Athene Seyler • Stephen Haggard
Editors:	Robert Barton
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	176
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-52724-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Theatre, drama > Acting techniques
LSN:	0-415-52724-4
Barcode:	9780415527248

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