{"product_id":"acting-comedy-christopher-olsen-9781138891401","title":"Acting Comedy","description":"\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\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\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow performers work with audiences\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow comic texts can be enhanced through word and musical rhythm analysis\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow physical movements can generate comic moments and build character.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Christopher Olsen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1138891401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781138891401\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/11\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 170\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.20h x 6.00w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 12\/01\/2016","brand":"Christopher Olsen","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48087788421375,"sku":"9781138891401","price":190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_52e64ee8-f557-4292-b7d1-f54cbdb4c2ec.jpg?v=1769101383","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/acting-comedy-christopher-olsen-9781138891401","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}