The Art of Comedy: Getting Serious About Being Funny

by Paul Ryan

0 ratings • 0 reviews • 0 shelved
Book cover for The Art of Comedy

Bookhype may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. Full disclosure.

With "The Art of Comedy", you can learn how to act funny from Hollywood expert acting coach Paul Ryan who shares his secrets in this step-by-step guide for turning actors into comedy actors. Packed with exercises, "The Art of Comedy" explains exactly how to build a character, how to incorporate improvisation into a written scene, where to turn for comic inspiration and how to increase your comedic imagination. Also included is a technical analysis of comedy greats from Milton Berle to Jerry Seinfeld. For anyone who wants to work in film, television or theatre, here's the complete guide to acting funny.
  • ISBN10 0823084671
  • ISBN13 9780823084678
  • Publish Date 29 May 2007
  • Publish Status Out of Stock
  • Out of Print 21 December 2011
  • Publish Country US
  • Publisher Watson-Guptill Publications
  • Imprint Back Stage Books,U.S.
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 208
  • Language English