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Why Is That So Funny?

Paperback • 2007 • English

Why Is That So Funny?

By John Wright

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About the book

This unique volume is an insightful and entertaining exploration of the principles and practices of physical comedy in its various guises. "Why is That So Funny?" starts with a discussion begins with a discussion of the different types of laughter that can be provoked by performance - from a sly chuckle to a great big belly-laugh. It then goes on to present over 100 games and exercises that have been developed to demonstrate and investigate the entire range of comic possibilities open to a perfo...Show more

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ISBN

9780879103439

Publisher

Limelight Editions

Published year

2007

Language

English

Original title

Why Is That So Funny?

Format

Paperback

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