Buch, Englisch, 170 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 198 mm, Gewicht: 295 g
Buch, Englisch, 170 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 198 mm, Gewicht: 295 g
ISBN: 978-0-415-52723-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
"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.
Seyler / Haggard / Barton
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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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Fachgebiete
- Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft Einzelne Theaterschauspieler & Regisseure
- Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Filmwissenschaft, Fernsehen, Radio Einzelne Filmschauspieler, Filmregisseure, Drehbuchautoren
- Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft Schauspieltechnik, Theaterpädagogik
Weitere Infos & Material
Introduction; Chapter 1 Distorted Truth; Chapter 2 Tight-Rope Walking; Chapter 3 Just Do It; Chapter 4 Trust and Confidence; Chapter 5 Rhythm; Chapter 6 Comedy of Manners; Chapter 7 Delicate Decadence; Chapter 8 The Acting Profession;
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