Dieffenbacher Joe (Independent Scholar Uk) - Clown The Physical Comedian - Paperback

Binding: Paperback
Description: 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.
Title: Clown The Physical Comedian
Author(s): Dieffenbacher Joe (Independent Scholar Uk)
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Barcode: 9781350141407
Pages: 304 Pages, 40 Bw Illus
Publication Date: 2/11/2021
Category: Performing Arts: Comedy