Craft of Comedy

<p><strong>a work on the art and craft of comedy as important in its own way as works by Stanislavski and Chekhov</strong> - <i>Oxford Theatre Companion</i></p><p>In 1939 a young inexperienced actor wrote to a famous actress of his acquaintance asking for advice on playing comedy. She responded enthusiastically and they corresponded variously over the next year. <i>The Craft of Comedy</i> a record of these exchanges soon emerged as one of the few classic texts in the field of comedy acting.</p><p>This major new edition takes a brilliant book and makes it better. Editor Robert Barton has devised extensive supplementary material including: </p><ul> <p> </p> <li>An introduction to the correspondents the culture of the time and the evolution of their book;</li> <p> </p> <li>Summaries definitions and exercises and practice scenes for readers wishing to explore Athene Seyler's invaluable advice;</li> <p> </p> <li>Photographs additional essays by Seyler and a guide to easily accessed video clips of her performing.</li> </ul><p>Seyler's lucid guidance and Barton's scrupulous editorship ensure this legendary work's rightful status is restored: as one of the great practical guides to the craft of comedy and an essential resource for actors and students of acting.</p>