Acting and Directing Shakespeare's Comedies

<p><i>Acting and Directing Shakespeare's Comedies: Key Lessons</i> outlines a clear effective process for acting Shakespeare's comedies.</p><p>This book lays out core principles and useful exercises that help the reader better understand expereince and implement Shakespeare's comedic design. Building off of modern acting methods as well as contemporary Clown classical Commedia and verse-speaking techniques the author guides the reader toward interpretive and performance choices that are original justified and entertaining. Included are clear examples and detailed case studies that illuminate and reenforce these key lessons.</p><p>This accessible book is for actors directors students of Shakespeare and those who want a fuller richer awareness of the possibilities within Shakespeare's comedies and a clear pragmatic process for creating those performances.</p>