TY  - BOOK
AU  - Davison,Jon
TI  - The clowning workbook: a practical course 
T2  - Theatre arts workbooks series
SN  - 9781350050471
AV  - GV1828 .D38 2023
U1  - 791.33 23
PY  - 2023///
CY  - London, New York
PB  - Methuen Drama
KW  - Clowning
KW  - Clowns
KW  - Acting
KW  - PERFORMING ARTS / Acting & Auditioning
N1  - Includes bibliographical references and index; Introduction -- Part One. 'That was funny' -- Introductions and warm-ups -- Name tag -- Ball play -- Doing things when it's funny -- On/off -- Step-laugh -- That was/n't funny -- Make others into clowns -- Laughter as a pardon -- Conclusions to part one: right and wrong thinking -- Part Two. 'I feel funny' -- I (don't) feel funny -- Self-laughter -- Reading others' feelings -- Guess the show -- Feeling shit -- personal clown skills -- Part Three. 'That was supposed to be funny' -- Funny plans -- Intruders -- Clowns in plays
N2  - "Using 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."-- Amazon.com
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