Acting in High Comedy

Acting in High Comedy - The Working Arts Library

Betamax NTSC Video (01 Feb 2007)

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Publisher's Synopsis

An instalment of the six-part BBC Acting series, this drama masterclass led by Maria Aitken looks at the art of acting in high comedy. Topics are: 'What Is High Comedy?', 'Delivery: Naturalism and Energy', 'Wit: Repartee and Irony', 'Character' and 'Slalom'. Examples are taken from the works of Noel Coward, Oscar Wilde, Richard Sheridan and William Congreve.

Book information

ISBN: 9781557836861
Publisher: [Applause Theatre & Cinema]
Imprint: [Applause Theatre & Cinema]
Pub date:
DEWEY: 792.028
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Weight: 94g
Height: 192mm
Width: 138mm
Spine width: 15mm