Clown : the physical comedian / Joe Dieffenbacher.

London, UK ; New York, NY : Methuen Drama, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, 2021.

©2021

xxi, 277 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm

"Clown: The Physical Comedian is a detailed and comprehensive workbook for those interested in the art of clowning and physical theatre, including actors, directors, improvisers, stand-up comedians, circus artists, mask performers and devisers of new work. Offering an extensive and hugely diverse compilation of tried-and-tested exercises and games, the book is for students, teachers and practitioners to aid ensemble-building, character development, devising theatre, physicalising text and vocalising movement, plus creating cabaret acts, clown routines and adding physical play to scripted scenes. It offers advice on subjects such as developing presence onstage; increasing strength, flexibility and physical expression; developing partner and trio relationships; understanding the power of the mask; and working with an audience - in particular, turning a performance into a conversation with the audience and increasing the actor's ability to connect with a crowd. The exercises and teachings have been developed in classrooms, workshops and theatres all over the world and the book is packed with insights from the author, who has worked for over 35 years in a wide variety of venues, from intimate performance spaces to large-scale sports stadiums"-- Provided by publisher.

Online version: Dieffenbacher, Joe. Clown London ; New York : Methuen Drama, 2021

English

May 15, 2021

Includes bibliographical references and index.