Clown

The Physical Comedian

AvJoe Dieffenbacher

Häftad, Engelska, 2021

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Clown: The Physical Comedian is a detailed and comprehensive workbook for those interested in the art of clowning and physical theatre, including actors, directors, improvisers, stand-up comedians, circus artists, mask performers and devisers of new work. Offering an extensive and hugely diverse compilation of tried-and-tested exercises and games, the book is for students, teachers and practitioners to aid ensemble-building, character development, devising theatre, physicalising text and vocalising movement, plus creating cabaret acts, clown routines and adding physical play to scripted scenes. It offers advice on subjects such as developing presence onstage; increasing strength, flexibility and physical expression; developing partner and trio relationships; understanding the power of the mask; and working with an audience - in particular, turning a performance into a conversation with the audience and increasing the actor’s ability to connect with a crowd. The exercises and teachings have been developed in classrooms, workshops and theatres all over the world and the book is packed with insights from the author, who has worked for over 35 years in a wide variety of venues, from intimate performance spaces to large-scale sports stadiums.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2021-02-11
Mått:152 x 232 x 18 mm
Vikt:520 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:304
Förlag:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN:9781350141407

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Komedi och stand-up inom Kultur
Teater inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

Joe Dieffenbacher is known internationally for his performance work in theatre, circus, cabaret, and street spectacle, as a maskmaker and prop designer, as a director of physical theatre, and teacher of clown, mask performance and slapstick. He spent eight years as resident faculty at the Dell'Arte School and was Physical Theatre Director for productions at Shakespeare’s Globe, Regents Park Theatre and the Scottish National Opera.

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Clown: The Physical Comedian belongs on every theater library’s bookshelf.

Innehållsförteckning

List of ImagesPrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroductionSection 1: Hello - A Pharmacist, Helium Balloons and a Red NoseGames to introduce the students to each other, build the ensemble, and get them physical.Section 2: Energy - The Telepathic Renaissance FoolGames to increase and focus the student’s energy through physical play.Section 3: The Talking Body - Silence on the StreetsExercises for developing strength, flexibility and physical expression.Section 4: Prop Play - The Prop WhispererUsing props for improv, revealing emotions, telling stories and developing relationships.Section 5: Curiosity - OddfellowsFinding potential in the performance space, blurring the border between stage and audience.Section 6: Clown Solos: Catching a Salad on Your FaceExercises to develop a solo player’s skills and help generate performance material.Section 7: Clown Duos: The Wet Towel Intervention Exercises to develop partner relationships and tools for generating performance material. Section 8: Clown Trios: Boss, Negotiator, FoolExercises that explore status and the dynamics of a trio.Section 9: Clown Ensembles: Fractious FunExercises to develop complicity, group rhythms, the acceptance of accident and absurdity.Section 10: The Rules, the Script, the Game, the PlayExercises to help devise original work for clown and physical comedy.Section 11: The Mask of the ClownBackground, history and uses for the mask of the clown. Section 12: The Skillful ClownHow to use skills to develop and enhance clowning and physical comedy. Section 13: Getting Serious about your FunnyTips on creating original work and ways to reach your goalsSection 14: Devising for Clown and Physical ComedyPractical ways to get started on creating new materialBibliography.Inspirations Index