COMEDY ACTING

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Welcome to this focus on comedy acting.  Since this is an advanced class it is expected that you understand the importance of communication, leading by example, and assisting your peers when asked too.  Each Topic should last two weeks, however this may change.  Remember be flexible and  please follow the next steps:

 

Download the pdf below to a digital device:

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NUTS AND BOLTS

Here is a reminder of how to set up your work flow.

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This years class may be a bit of a different journey as we dive in a new normal of hybrid and remote classes. This requires flexibility from all of us.  Please read below:

 

Assignments can be found at:

• Oncampus

• The Class Folder-Google Drive

• Email

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Completed Assignments will be turned in to your class google folder.

I will create class a class folder and share it with you.  You need to create your own folder within that class folder.

Please follow the prompts:

1. In the folder shared with you, create your own a google folder. 

2. Label it with your class and your name -"AF Your Name" ie:  AF John Smith. 

3. Create subfolders with the following titles:  Journal, Worksheets, Research, Video  

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Hint:  If you are a person who writes on paper all you need to do is take a picture of your work and place it into the correct folder. 

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Please note Topics will take a varied amount of time to complete depending upon how the class moves forward.  

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Topic One

 

Read pages 1-36

 

Answer the following prompts:

The author states that Improv training can be valuable for a comedic actor.

• Please comment on the three examples below and share in your own words why they would be valuable for an actor.

  • Thinking On Your Feet​

  • Listening

  • Creating Different Tactics

 

There are multiple short form exercises. 

• Please choose one to research and teach. 

• Write a short statement explaining the exercise in your own words and how you will teach it.

 

 

Topic Two

 

Read pages 37 - 85

Answer the following prompts:

• What does the author mean by Clarity of Expression?

• What does the author say about Body Awareness?

• Explore and explain Joke Structure and Comedic Timing.

 

Hyper-Vulnerability, Rapidly Changing Emotions, Applied Childishness, Playing Incongruity and Opposites, Over-reacting and Under-reacting are all elements of a comic character.  Pick one and explain how it is applied.

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Topic Three

 

Read pages 87-147

 

Please comment upon author statements about the importance of:

• Intensity and Energy

• Self Confidence, Relaxation

• Energy, Emotion, Spirit of the Play

• Why is exploring the psychological themes of a character combined important

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Topic Four

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Read pages 148-186

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Please identify the following in a three sentences:

• What is Farce

• What is Physical Comedy

• What is Sentimental or Romantic Comedy

• What is Social Comedy

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Please select one and defend why you prefer it in a short paragraph..