Items in order will be sent as soon as they arrive in the warehouse. And it should help thousands who long to make others laugh to realize their fondest hopes. It's not for nothing that the New York Times has described him as -probably the best-known comedy teacher in the country.- Rosenfield's book is sure to become the classic text on its subject. There are a number of books on comedy and how to do it, but none has the breadth and authority Rosenfield brings to his theme. Forty sharply written chapters cover every conceivable angle of the joke and how to tell it. Mastering Stand-Up draws on Rosenfield's own extensive experience (and those of countless stars like Lenny Bruce, Richard Pryor, Chris Rock, Rodney Dangerfield, Louis C.K., Steve Martin, Roseanne, and Johnny Carson) to show the reader-and would-be comic-what works, what doesn't, and why. Dimensions: 8.40in - 5.40in - 0.60in - 0.Stephen Rosenfield, founder and director of the American Comedy Institute, the premier comedy school in the United States, has taught literally dozens of major standup comics in North America, and has also pioneered comedy as an academic discipline in many universities, a trend that is rapidly spreading.As a pioneer in the field of teaching comedy, he founded the American Comedy Institute, the premier stand-up comedy school in the United States, in 1989 Book Details Rosenfield has directed, coached, and/or written for these and hundreds of other comedians. You will be a pro." The New York Times heralded Stephen Rosenfield as "probably the best known comedy teacher in the country." His alumni include some of today's most prominent comedians and comedy writers, such as Lena Dunham, Jim Gaffigan, Eric Slovin, and Jessica Kirson. Including a 12-item "Successful Comedian's To-Do List," Rosenfield states, "Get undeniably good at each of these and you can kiss your day job good-bye.
Here, Stephen Rosenfield lays out a clear plan for achieving success, candidly explaining what works, what doesn't, and why. This entertaining and sharply written guide-for both beginners breaking into comedy and professionals seeking to improve their sets and advance their careers-examines the work of great comedians such as Louis C.K., Jerry Seinfeld, Eddie Izzard, Moms Mabley, Hannibal Buress, Sarah Silverman, Richard Pryor, and more as a means of illustrating the most important techniques of performing and writing stand-up.
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