Mastering Stand-Up - by Stephen Rosenfield (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"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. Here, Stephen Rosenfield lays out a clear plan for achieving success, candidly explaining what works, what doesn't, and why. 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. You will be a pro." --<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>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. <em>Mastering Stand-Up</em> 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. Forty sharply written chapters cover every conceivable angle of the joke and how to tell it. 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. It's not for nothing that the <em>New York Times </em>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. And it should help thousands who long to make others laugh to realize their fondest hopes.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"There is nobody like Steve. He has accelerated so many careers, including mine. Without him it would be much more difficult to move ahead in stand-up comedy." <br>--Ted Greenburg, comedian and Emmy Award-winning writer for <i>Late Night with David Letterman</i><br><br>"An absolutely essential instructional guide and reference for anyone aspiring to a career as a comedian."--<i>Midwest Book Review</i><br><br>"My dream was to be a stand-up comedian, but I never thought I could do it. Steve's class was exactly what I needed. Steve helped me get over my fears. He taught me the techniques I needed to learn and, most importantly, he taught me to be genuine off-stage. He is a brilliant writer and an amazing teacher." --Jessica Kirson, comedian<br><br>"Steve has taught many of the great comics that perform on our stages. This is an invaluable guide." --Chris Mazzilli, owner/founder, Gotham Comedy Club<br><br>"When I wanted to start stand-up, I knew I had a voice but had no idea how to write a joke, think outside the box, or conduct myself on stage. I'm really so thankful for taking Steve's class: it's the 101 in comedy I needed . . . and the 101 in life I didn't know I needed!" --Michelle Buteau, comedian<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>The<i> New York Times</i> heralded <b>Stephen Rosenfield </b>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. Rosenfield has directed, coached, and/or written for these and hundreds of other comedians. 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. <br>
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