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Jay Sankey |
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Performing Arts |
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Format: Paperback, 162
Publisher: Theatre Arts Books (December 01, 2000)
Measurements: 8.25"(h) x 5.5"(w) x 0.5"(d), 0.55 lbs.
ISBN: 9780878300945 |
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<P>Jay Sankey -- stand-up comic, magician, and cartoonist -- is back with another book for performers. Building on the success of his <i> Zen and the Art of Stand-up Comedy</i>, Jay is moving further into the uncharted wilds of solo performance. Spalding Gray and Eric Bogosian have made the monologue a significant part of contemporary theater, and more and more one-person performances crop up every season. The monologue gives you incredible freedom -- as well as posing real dangers, especially, as Jay puts it, for 'the vain and inexperienced'. Stand-up comedy is funny, cathartic, and usually over in minutes. A monologue is reflective and can run an hour or more. Comedy entertains; the monologue explores.<br><br> With his trademark blend of calm, sound advice and unexpected, anarchic humor, Jay Sankey guides you through the experience of performing your monologue. His question-and-answer format allows him to cover the issues central not only to the full-length monologue, but also to explain how hi |
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