Truth in Comedy
Download or Read eBook Truth in Comedy PDF written by Charna Halpern and published by Meriwether Publishing. This book was released on 1994 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Charna Halpern |
Publisher | : Meriwether Publishing |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 1994 |
ISBN-10 | : 1566080037 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781566080033 |
Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Truth in Comedy by : Charna Halpern
Book excerpt: The 'Harold', an innovative improvisational tool, helped many actors on the road to TV and film stardom, including George Wendt (Norm on Cheers). Now it is described fully in this new book for would-be actors and comics. The 'Harold' is a form of competitive improv involving 6 or 7 players. They take a theme suggestion from the audience and 'free associate' on the theme into a series of rapid-fire one-liners that build into totally unpredictable skits with hilarious results. The 'Harold' is a fun way to 'loosen up' and learn to think quickly, build continuity, develop characterisations and sharpen humour.