Despite being roundly cited as much harder to perform than its dramatic counterpart, comic acting is traditionally seen as a performance genre that can t be taught. At best it is often described as a skill that can only be learned "on the job" through years of practice, or given to a performer through natural talent.

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Acting Comedy "is an effort to examine this idea more rigorously by looking at different aspects of the comic actor s craft. Each chapter is written by an expert in a particular form from actors and directors to teachers and standup comedians. Topics covered include:...