Lessons in Laughter - The Autobiography of a Deaf Actor (Hardcover, New edition)

It is through his deafness that we hear his story. -- The New York Times Book ReviewHis memoir has a universal appeal. -- Library JournalThe richness and variety found in signing and in the Deaf culture permeates his montage of stories. -- Publishers WeeklyTo succeed as an actor is a rare feat. To succeed as a deaf actor is nothing short of amazing. Lessons in Laughter is the story of Bernard Bragg and his astonishing lifelong achievements in the performing arts.Born deaf of deaf parents, Bernard Bragg has won international renown as an actor, director, playwright, and lecturer.Lessons in Laughter recounts in stories that are humorous, painful, touching, and outrageous, the growth of his dream of using the beauty of sign language to act. He starred in his own television show The Quiet Man, helped found The National Theatre of the Deaf, and traveled worldwide to teach his acting methods.

General

Imprint:	Gallaudet University Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 1989
Authors:	Bernard Bragg • Eugene Bergman
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 25mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	219
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-0-930323-46-2
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > General Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Film, television, music, theatre Books > Biography > Film, television, music, theatre
LSN:	0-930323-46-7
Barcode:	9780930323462

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