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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 792.028 EAN: 9780823084678 Edition: 1st ISBN: 0823084671 Label: Back Stage Books Manufacturer: Back Stage Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 208 Publication Date: May 29, 2007 Publisher: Back Stage Books Release Date: May 29, 2007 Studio: Back Stage Books Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Want to know a secret? Sssshhhh. Great comedy actors aren’t born...they’re made. Who makes them? Paul Ryan, that’s who. Now Ryan, the top comedy acting coach in Hollywood, shares his secrets in The Art of Comedy, a 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, in television, or in community theater, here’s the complete guide to acting funny. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - If You Want to be Funny to Your Grandparents...All of the author's comedy heros are dead. The style of comedy that he teaches died with the cancellation of "The Honeymooners". If you want to be the next Tim Conway, this is the book for you. If you're an artsy-fartsy highschool theatre club member, you may like this book. Otherwise, don't waste your money. I have to admit that I didn't read the whole thing (couldn't), I picked it up again, skipped over all of the exercises, and read some more. Still just as bad. Read More Rating:  - FANTASTIC! Comedy made easy!Paul has a gift for making comedy easy--whether you're an actor, a housewife, or a CEO. Comedy is so important in all walks of life, and this book helps bring out the "funny" in all of us. I highly recommend it! Rating: - Great Book for All!Paul Ryan has the ability like no one else to bring out the humor and fun in anyone. His exercises and advice can help the most serious and intense lighten up and have a good time. Whether your an actor looking to improve your comedic talents or a business person wanting to inject humor in your presentations, this is the perfect book. Great gift for the holidays. Rating: - This book has got it allAs a creative person, I am always looking for ways to improve my quality of life and add enjoyment for me and my clients. The Art of Comedy really gets down to practical ways of lightening up your day from basic daily activities to practical hands on comedy exercises. A++! Rating: - What an Amazing Book....As an aspiring actor Paul's Book has opened my eyes to so many fun and interesting acting techniques I never knew about. I've been studying acting for years and this is the first of the many books I've read that has made learning comedy fun and simple yet at the same time has stretch my abilities which has forced me to explore many new avenues in my career. I recommend this book to all types of actors. Its always good to explore the various realms of acting, whether you be a comedic or dramatic actor. 
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