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"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.
"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.
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