{"product_id":"acting-comedy-9781138891401","title":"Acting Comedy","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Christopher Olsen\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Routledge\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Acting \u0026amp; Auditioning\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite being roundly cited as much harder to perform than its dramatic counterpart, comic acting is traditionally seen as a performance genre that can't be taught. At best it is often described as a skill that can only be learned \"on the job\" through years of practice, or given to a performer through natural talent. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eActing Comedy is an effort to examine this idea more rigorously by looking at different aspects of the comic actor's craft. Each chapter is written by an expert in a particular form-from actors and directors to teachers and standup comedians. Topics covered include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow performers work with audiences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow comic texts can be enhanced through word and musical rhythm analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehow physical movements can generate comic moments and build character.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is an invaluable resource for any performer focusing on the minute details of comic acting, even down to \u003ci\u003eexactly \u003c\/i\u003ehow one delivers a joke on stage. Christopher Olsen's unique collection of comic voices will prove essential reading for students and professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45237169520791,"sku":"9781138891401","price":13149.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781138891401.webp?v=1769215816","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/acting-comedy-9781138891401","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}