pDespite 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. ppActing 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 pul p p lihow performers work with audiencesli p p lihow comic texts can be enhanced through word and musical rhythm analysisli p p lihow physical movements can generate comic moments and build character.li ulpThis book is an invaluable resource for any performer focusing on the minute details of comic acting, even down to iexactly ihow one delivers a joke on stage. Christopher Olsen's unique collection of com