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The Hidden Tools of Comedy: The Serious Business of Being Funny
Written by Steve Kaplan
Narrated by Steve Kaplan and Sean Pratt
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Comedy
Humor
Writing
Hope
Perception
Fish Out of Water
Coming of Age
Power of Friendship
Mentorship
Underdog Story
Underdog
Mistaken Identity
Power of Perseverance
Hidden Knowledge
Mentor Archetype
Character Behavior
Directing
Struggle
About this audiobook
This book offers a paradigm shift in understanding the mechanics and art of comedy, along with the tools that help translate that understanding into successful scripts.
LanguageEnglish
PublisherDreamscape Media
Release dateOct 24, 2023
ISBN9781666649284
Author
Steve Kaplan
Steve Kaplan has been the industry’s most sought-after expert on comedy writing and production for years. In addition to having taught at UCLA, NYU, Yale, and other top universities, he created the HBO Workspace and the HBO New Writers Program and was co-founder and artistic director of Manhattan’s Punch Line Theatre. He's consulted for companies such as DreamWorks and Disney and has worked with producers and production companies in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, London, Ireland, and Sweden.
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I learned so much from this book. Much of it resonates with me as I notice what works in improv comedy as a performer and an audience member. Great advice and history of comedy who anyone who does improv.