Description
Book SynopsisUsing the techniques and insights of clowning, this book draws on original workshops and research to provide practical clowning exercises to develop wider acting practice in innovative ways. The book offers guidance and explanation to key concepts in clowning, including the dynamics of the clown-audience relationship; the relationship between script, text and improvisation; and movement and voice, offering fresh and inspiring angles from which to view actor training.
The Clowning Workbook for Actors and Performers is part of the acclaimed Theatre Arts Workbooks series and features its characteristic blend of student-focused exercises with pedagogical tips for teachers.
Table of ContentsPreface Introduction Part One: ‘That Was Funny’ 1: Introductions and warm-ups 2: Name tag 3: Ball play 4: Doing things when it’s funny 5: On/Off 6: Step-Laugh 7: That was/n’t funny 8: Make others into clowns 9 Laughter as a pardon 10 Conclusions to Part One: Right and Wrong Thinking Part Two: ‘I Feel Funny’ 11: I (don’t) feel funny 12: Self-laughter 13: Reading others’ feelings 14: Guess the show 15: Feeling shit 16: Personal clown skills Part Three: ‘That Was Supposed to Be Funny’ 17: Funny Plans 18: Intruders 19: Clowns in plays Bibliography of works cited Index
