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      A Student's Guide

      Performing in Comedy

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      Performing in Comedy book

      A Student's Guide
      ByIan Wilkie
      Edition 1st Edition
      First Published 2016
      eBook Published 5 May 2016
      Pub. Location London
      Imprint Routledge
      DOI https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315691169
      Pages 238
      eBook ISBN 9781315691169
      Subjects Arts
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      Wilkie, I. (2016). Performing in Comedy: A Student's Guide (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315691169

      ABSTRACT

      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.

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      chapter 1|21 pages

      Overview of comic performance

      chapter 2|25 pages

      Interplay and the audience

      chapter 3|28 pages

      Expertise, truth and ensemble interplay

      chapter 4|32 pages

      Rhythm and timing

      chapter 5|35 pages

      Working with text

      chapter 6|26 pages

      Comic performance in television and film

      chapter 7|25 pages

      Advice from practitioners

      chapter 8|9 pages

      The happy ending

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