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John C. Wright (Author)
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  • Paperback: 270 pages
  • Publisher: Nick Hern Books; 1st edition (2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1854597825
  • ISBN-13: 978-1854597823
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful and meticulous deconstruction of the elements of humor, October 6, 2007
This review is from: Why is That So Funny?: A Practical Exploration of Physical Comedy (Softcover) (Paperback)
Why Is That So Funny?: A Practical Exploration of Physical Comedy is an amazing look at physical comedy written especially for performers, directors, students, and teachers. Topics covered include complicity, finding and declaring the game, states of tension, rhythm, comic timing, clowning, parody, satire, pastiche, caricature, burlesque, and buffoon. A thoughtful and meticulous deconstruction of the elements of humor, the better to improve one's performance or playwriting.
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5.0 out of 5 stars practical book, April 30, 2007
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This book has been such a help! It is based on lifetime experiences and not the theories that other books are based on. It has put things in an entirely new perspective and allowed me to grow as a performer.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased with book, December 9, 2010
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John Wright's book "Why is That So Funny?: A Practical Exploration of Physical Comedy" is one of the best purchases I've made in this genre. It's incredibly insightful and practical. It's a must have for anyone involved in teaching, studying and performing physical theatre and clown. Teachers and performers alike will benefit from Wright's generously shared arsenal of games and exercises that compliment each section of the book.
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