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Style: Acting in High Comedy (Applause Books),New
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This book isn't a critical examination of high comedy. Rather, it's a collection of suggestions for the middlemen: the actors who have to catch the comic spark from the playwright and pass it on to the audience. The effort involved must be imperceptible: one has to acquire the cleverness, the articulacy, the febrility of the characters and then make the whole laborious exercise seem like swimming through silk...The characters in high comedies don't find verbal sophistication difficult or unfamiliar; they enjoy it as you might enjoy slang.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Style: Acting in High Comedy'? A: The book is a collection of suggestions aimed at actors, focusing on how to effectively convey the comic elements of high comedy from playwrights to audiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Style: Acting in High Comedy' is Maria Aitken.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: 'Style: Acting in High Comedy' contains 162 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Style: Acting in High Comedy' published? A: The book was published on February 1, 2000.
- Q: What can actors learn from this book? A: Actors can learn how to embody the cleverness and articulacy of high comedy characters while making their performance appear effortless.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in acting? A: While the book offers valuable insights, it is particularly beneficial for actors who already have some experience in capturing comedic performances.
- Q: Are there any specific techniques discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book provides suggestions and techniques for actors to help them understand and deliver high comedy effectively.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'Style: Acting in High Comedy' falls under the category of Acting & Auditioning.
- Q: Is this book a critical examination of high comedy? A: No, the book is not a critical examination; it focuses on practical advice for actors rather than theoretical analysis.