PN1992.8.C66S43

Includes index

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, the lovable loser, the neurotic, the dumb one, the bitch/bastard, the womanizer/manizer, the materialistic one, in their own universe -- Finding your comedic note -- Appendix 1: Ten rules of comedy -- Appendix 2: Who said that? -- Appendix 3: Glossary (finding the funny)

The Eight Characters of Comedy is a Hollywood "How-To" guide for actors and writers who want to break into the world of situation comedy. Renowned acting coach Scott Sedita will teach readers how to break down a comedy script, identify different types of jokes and deliver them with comedic precision. Readers will learn about sitcom history, specific sitcom acting and auditioning techniques and how to market themselves in this competitive industry. Most importantly, readers will be introduced to The Eight Characters of comedy, eight specific character archetypes used in sitcoms dating back to the advent of television.