"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 ...
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"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.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 9x6x1; Hardcover in vg unclipped dj, pub. 1974. Copyright pages states sixth printing, rear dj flap has twenty-second printing. Published by Theatre Arts Books 114 pp. Previous owner's name in front, is crossed out, followed by a few words. Unmarked text, yellowing pages. Dust jacket has a two inch tear and edge-wear, now in mylar. Partial sticker over mylar on back. 1h.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Written in the form of letters between the authors, this is a delightful read, as well as a lesson in the trade of comic acting. Originally published in 1946. This is a Fine copy of the Fourth Printing of the Second Edition. Tan linen binding with black lettering on the spine. Clean text; 114 pages. The dustjacket is unclipped; shows a tiny bit of edgewear at the foot of the spine, else Fine. In a plastic protector. Size: 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall.
