Profiles comedians of the 1950s and 1960s, discussing how the era brought about a new type of comedy that has a significant impact on the future of the entertainment industry.
"Kohen assembles more than 150 interviews from America's most prominent comediennes (and the writers, producers, nightclub owners, and colleagues who revolved around them) to piece together the revolution that happened to (and by) women in American comedy"--Provided by publisher.
As the more than 150 people interviewed for this riveting oral history make clear, women have always been funny. It?s just that every success has been called an exception and every failure an example of the rule. And as each generation of women has developed its own style of comedy, the coups of the previous era are washed away and a new set of challenges arises. But the result is the same: They kill. A chorus of creative voices and hilarious storytelling, We Killed is essential cultural and social history, and?as it should be!?great entertainment.
A guide to holding improvisation lessons in comedy that includes tips to help actors improve their improv skills along with suggestions for various exercises.
Explains the fundamentals skills needed to perform stand-up comedy, providing step-by-step instructions for writing routines, rehearsing, performing, dealing with emcees, getting experience, and other related topics.
The dos and don'ts of the business side of stand-up comedy give the aspiring comic advice for becoming a success. Includes photographs of some stand-up comedians.
Companion to the six-part PBS series, explores who we are as a nation by looking at what makes us laugh and why. Focuses on six different styles of comedy by highlighting some of the most famous comedians in American history.
