Written by an experienced stand-up comic, this is a practical, hands-on guide for actors and performers. With observations on what it is that makes comedy work, Jay Sankey guides the performer through the challenges of being funny in public. Covering writing, character, delivery, performance, set structure, audiences, professional work, and ...
Spalding Gray and Eric Bogosian have made the monologue a significant part of contemporary theatre, and more and more one-person performances crop up every season. Building on the success of Zen and the Art of Stand-Up Comedy , Jay Sankey brings his unique approach to the art of the monologue. With a blend of calm, sound advice combined and ...
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Richard Kaufman and Alan Greenberg
Date Published: 1986
Description: Kaufman, Richard. Collectible-Very Good in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. SIGNED 122 pages. Signed by Sankey (his initials and happy face drawing). The close up magic effects of Jay Sankey, fully explained. With line drawings of handwork. A nice tight book. Top two corners of cover are bumped; corners are very lightly rubbed. Endpapers and page edges are foxed; a couple small stains on top edge. Much better than it sounds. Dust jacket is lightly edgeworn; foxed. read more
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