Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Theatre Arts
Department
Theatre Arts
First Advisor
Perry, Margaret
Second Advisor
Ervin, Kathy
Third Advisor
Provenzano, Tom
Abstract
This research set out to prove that truth and archetyping are the primary precepts of comedic acting, and that improvisation is justifiably the most prevalent pedagogical tool for instilling these precepts in the comedic actor. To prove this theory, a comprehensive study of the history of the genre was conducted.
Recommended Citation
Johnston-Brown, Ann Marie, "Improvisation, truth, and archetyping: Establishing the tools and precepts of comedic acting" (2009). Theses Digitization Project. 4415.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/4415
