How Long to Read Comedy Acting for Theatre

By Sidney Homan

How Long Does it Take to Read Comedy Acting for Theatre?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 34 minutes to read Comedy Acting for Theatre by Sidney Homan

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Analysing why we laugh and what we laugh at, and describing how performers can elicit this response from their audience, this book enables actors to create memorable – and hilarious – performances. Rooted in performance and performance criticism, Sidney Homan and Brian Rhinehart provide a detailed explanation of how comedy works, along with advice on how to communicate comedy from the point of view of both the performer and the audience. Combining theory and performance, the authors analyse a variety of plays, both modern and classic. Playwrights featured include Harold Pinter, Tom Stoppard, Christopher Durang, and Michael Frayn. Acting in Shakespeare's comedies is also covered in depth.

How long is Comedy Acting for Theatre?

Comedy Acting for Theatre by Sidney Homan is 208 pages long, and a total of 53,664 words.

This makes it 70% the length of the average book. It also has 66% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Comedy Acting for Theatre Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 53 minutes to read Comedy Acting for Theatre aloud.

What Reading Level is Comedy Acting for Theatre?

Comedy Acting for Theatre is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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