The Eight Characters of Comedy: Guide to Sitcom Acting & Writing - Softcover

Sedita, Scott

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0977064123 ISBN 13: 9780977064120

Verlag: Atides Publishing, 2014

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The Eight Characters of Comedy is the “How-To†guide for actors and writers who want to break into the world of sitcoms. It has become a staple in acting classes, writers’ rooms, casting offices and production sets around the world. Now, in it’s exciting SECOND EDITION, renowned acting coach and bestselling author Scott Sedita gives you even MORE advice and exercises for breaking down comedy scripts, writing jokes and delivering them with comedic precision. Plus, you’ll find in-depth sections on Sitcom History, The Three Pillars of Comedy, Auditioning for Sitcoms, and his acclaimed comedic technique “The Sedita Methodâ€!Most importantly, you will be introduced to his famous sitcom character archetypes, which will help you build your niche in half-hour comedy…The Eight Characters of Comedy!Who is normally cast as The Logical Smart One? Why do we love The Lovable Loser? Why is The Neurotic a favorite for actors and writers? How do you play The Dumb One smart? Who are the biggest Bitch/Bastards? What drives The Materialistic Ones? Why is The Womanizer/Manizer so popular? How can you realistically write and play someone In Their Own Universe?The Eight Characters of Comedy answers all these questions and more, with UPDATED EXAMPLES from current and classic sitcoms, and from many of the greatest sitcom characters and actors of all time! After reading this book, you WILL be ready to work in the exciting world of situation comedy!

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Scott Sedita has years of experience, both in New York and Los Angeles, as a talent agent, casting director, writer and sitcom consultant. He has worked with many of today's most successful television and film actors and continues to groom future stars through his acclaimed Scott Sedita Acting Studios. He is the author of the bestselling Scott Sedita's Guide to Making it in Hollywood and the creator of the Actor Audition App.

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• Verlag: Atides Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0977064123
• ISBN 13: 9780977064120
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Auflage: 2
• Anzahl der Seiten: 326
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