Eight Characters of Comedy A Guide to Sitcom Acting and Writing

Name: Eight Characters of Comedy A Guide to Sitcom Acting and Writing
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ISBN: 9780977064106

ISBN-10: 0977064107

ISBN-13: 9780977064106

Edition: 2006

Authors: Scott Sedita

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At the core of this Hollywood how-to guide is the concept of The Eight Characters of Comedy, the eight specific character archetypes used in sitcoms dating back to the advent of TV. Every actor can find a sitcom niche by identifying with one of these eight characters. Using past and current actors and sitcom personalities, Sedita describes in detail where these characters come from and how actors can play them truthfully. * who is normally cast as The Logical Smart One? * why do we love The Lovable Loser? * why is The Neurotic such a fun character to play? In addition, readers learn how to break down a comedy script, how to identify different types of jokes, how to deliver them with comedic…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2006
Publisher: Atides Publishing
Publication date: 11/30/2005
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 244
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.836
Language: English

Scott Sedita has years of experience in both New York and Los Angeles as an actor, agent, writer, casting director, and acting coach at his Scott Sedita Acting Studio. He has appeared on numerous shows, including Starting Over, Faking It and Helmets Off, and is resident acting coach on Fight For Fame.



Acknowledgements


Preface


Introduction


Who's Funny?


Sitcom History


Half Hour Technique


Rhythm


Words


Punctuation


Timing and Pace


The Turnaround


Triplets


Acting Technique


The Four C's of Comedy


The Characters


The Logical Smart One


Who is The Logical Smart One?


A profile of The Logical Smart One


The Logical Smart One...and more


The Lovable Loser


Who is The Lovable Loser?


A profile of The Lovable Loser


The Lovable Loser...and more


The Neurotic


Who is The Neurotic?


A profile of The Neurotic


The Neurotic...and more


The Dumb One


Who is The Dumb One?


A profile of The Dumb One


The Dumb One...and more


The Bitch / Bastard


Who is The Bitch / Bastard?


A profile of The Bitch / Bastard


The Bitch / Bastard...and more


The Womanizer / Manizer


Who is The Womanizer / Manizer?


A profile of The Womanizer / Manizer


The Womanizer / Manizer...and more


The Materialistic One


Who is The Materialistic One?


A profile of The Materialistic One


The Materialistic One...and more


In Their Own Universe


Who is In Their Own Universe?


A profile of In Their Own Universe


In Their Own Universe...and more


Epilogue: Finding Your Comedic Note


Ten Rules of Comedy


Who Said That?


Glossary (Finding the Funny)


Index


About the author


Actor Notes


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