Performing in Comedy

A Student's Guide
1. Auflage 2016
ISBN: 978-1-138-91387-5
Verlag: Taylor & Francis

Buch, Englisch, 238 Seiten, Format (B × H): 156 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 513 g

Ian Wilkie contends that comic acting is a distinct art form, and as such demands a unique skillset. By exploring the ways in which performance choices and improvised moments can work in conjunction with texts themselves, Performing in Comedy offers an indispensable practical tool for enhancing comic performance.

This volume is a must-read for any actors, directors or students who work with comic texts. Wilkie synthesises theories and principles of comedy with practical tips, and re-evaluates the ways in which these ideas can be used by the performer.

Most importantly, these skills – timing, focus, awareness – are teachable rather than being innate talents. Exercises, interviews and guides to further resources enhance this comprehensive exploration of comic acting.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wilkie, Ian

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Theaterwissenschaft
• Geisteswissenschaften Theater- und Filmwissenschaft | Andere Darstellende Künste Tanz Andere Darstellende Künste

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Theories of Comedy

2. Interplay and Intercommunication

3. Ensemble and Group Work

4. Rhythm, Tempo and Timing

5. Working with Text and Comic Styles

6. Working in Film and TV

7. Advice from Practitioners

Über Autor(innen)

Ian Wilkie is a tutor inpost compulsory educationat the Institute of Education, London, and a visiting lecturer at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. He is an editor for the Comedy Studiesjournal.