The Craft of Comedy

di Athene Seyler (Autore)

Stephen Haggard (Autore)

Robert Barton (Curatore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2012

"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.

• Autore: Athene Seyler, Stephen Haggard
• Curatore: Robert Barton
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Anno: 2012
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 176 p.
• Dimensioni: 198 x 129 mm
• Peso: 202 gr.
• EAN: 9780415527248

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