Serious Comedy
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A Comedian And An Activist Walk Into A Bar
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Author : Caty Borum Chattoo
language : en
Publisher: University of California Press
Release Date : 2020-03-24
A Comedian And An Activist Walk Into A Bar written by Caty Borum Chattoo and has been published by University of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-24 with Social Science categories.
Comedy is a powerful contemporary source of influence and information. In the still-evolving digital era, the opportunity to consume and share comedy has never been as available. And yet, despite its vast cultural imprint, comedy is a little-understood vehicle for serious public engagement in urgent social justice issues – even though humor offers frames of hope and optimism that can encourage participation in social problems. Moreover, in the midst of a merger of entertainment and news in the contemporary information ecology, and a decline in perceptions of trust in government and traditional media institutions, comedy may be a unique force for change in pressing social justice challenges. Comedians who say something serious about the world while they make us laugh are capable of mobilizing the masses, focusing a critical lens on injustices, and injecting hope and optimism into seemingly hopeless problems. By combining communication and social justice frameworks with contemporary comedy examples, authors Caty Borum Chattoo and Lauren Feldman show us how comedy can help to serve as a vehicle of change. Through rich case studies, audience research, and interviews with comedians and social justice leaders and strategists, A Comedian and an Activist Walk Into a Bar: The Serious Role of Comedy in Social Justice explains how comedy – both in the entertainment marketplace and as cultural strategy – can engage audiences with issues such as global poverty, climate change, immigration, and sexual assault, and how activists work with comedy to reach and empower publics in the networked, participatory digital media age.
Serious Comedy
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Author : Patrick Downey
language : en
Publisher: Lexington Books
Release Date : 2001
Serious Comedy written by Patrick Downey and has been published by Lexington Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Literary Criticism categories.
The question of how seriously to take literature has vexed philosophers throughout the centuries. Are the stories we write merely noble lies told to hold society together? A means of comic detachment from a tragic world? Mimicry of transcendent truths? Potent acts of self-realization? From the Socratics to the Romantics, all of these opinions and more have been offered. In a pop-culture age in which we live out of the stories we tell, our culture needs a clear answer. In this masterful overview of the Western literary tradition, Patrick Downey traces how seriously philosophers and writers across the centuries, from Plato to Kierkegaard, have taken humanity’s attempts at self-authorship in tragedy and comedy. These attempts, Downey argues, only find resolution in history’s most significant work of literature: the Bible. Setting all other literature in its right place, the Bible and the gospel it proclaims take us beyond literature to the true story of reality, providing what the philosophers and poets have sought for all along: a serious comedy.
Comedy Is A Serious Business
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Author : Harry Ruskin
language : en
Publisher: Dramatic Publishing
Release Date : 1974
Comedy Is A Serious Business written by Harry Ruskin and has been published by Dramatic Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1974 with Authorship categories.
Comedy Seriously
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Author : D. Nikulin
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-05-14
Comedy Seriously written by D. Nikulin and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-14 with Philosophy categories.
Comedy, Seriously provides a philosophical interpretation of comedy and argues that comedy displays a particular kind of rationality that reflects philosophical thinking. In particular, that comedy is defined not so much by laughter or jokes, but rather the structure of its plot, which is isomorphic with that of the philosophical argument. Comedy allows for the resolution of a conflict and the achievement of well-being and equality through action that follows the comic plot. Moreover, such action is propelled by the 'thinker on stage,' who, as socially and politically oppressed, contributes to the liberation of all and the achievement of the good life. Comedy, therefore, establishes the universal pattern for justice and well-being and allows us to rethink the notion of subjectivity not as the modern isolated subject, but rather as integrated with others through shared action and dialogical involvement.
Super Serious
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Author : Mandee Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Release Date : 2020-08-18
Super Serious written by Mandee Johnson and has been published by Andrews McMeel Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-18 with Photography categories.
An oral history of Los Angeles independent stand-up comedy with a collection of comedian portraits from a decade of the beloved independent comedy show, The Super Serious Show. With a foreword by Demetri Martin, afterword by Reggie Watts, and featuring big-name stars and up-and-coming indie comics alike, Super Serious gives a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of Los Angeles independent comedy, as told by the performers, directors, and producers who've helped shape it. Including over 60 intimate interviews and 350 photographs, Super Serious is a irreverent, loving portrait of a vibrant—and very funny—community.
The Importance Of Being Earnest Annotated Serious Comedy
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Author : Oscar Wilde
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-04-14
The Importance Of Being Earnest Annotated Serious Comedy written by Oscar Wilde and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-14 with categories.
This lighthearted play tells the farcical tale of Jack Worthing and Algernon Montcrieff-two men who falsely claim to be named Ernest when they fall in love with two women whose affections are illogically but irrevocably tied to the name.The Importance of Being Earnest was popular upon its debut in 1895. It was not until the twentieth century that Wilde's work was once again recognized both for its literary worth and comedic genius, and subsequently The Importance of Being Earnest has been adapted many times for film and theatre, most recently in the 2002 film starring Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, Reese Witherspoon, and Dame Judy Dench.
Off The Mic
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Author : Deborah Frances-White
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2015-08-27
Off The Mic written by Deborah Frances-White and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-08-27 with Drama categories.
What is it to be a stand-up comedian? To be funny, solo? You have no character-role, no double-act partner, and nowhere to look but out into the darkness, with just a microphone, an audience and your imagination. This is a job without an annual appraisal; a job where you are publicly appraised every ten seconds. The results are harsh and obvious: if the audience isn't laughing, you 'died'; if they can't stop, you 'killed'. Deborah Frances-White and Marsha Shandur unpack the inner-workings of the minds of comics, sharing their secrets, insecurities and successes; their bêtes noires and their biggest fears. Featuring interviews with a host of comedians including Eddie Izzard, Moshe Kasher, Sarah Millican, Jim Jeffries, Stewart Lee, Lewis Black, Jenny Eclair, Todd Barry, Richard Herring, Marc Maron, Stephen K Amos, Rich Hall, Zoe Lyons, Marcus Brigstocke, Phill Jupitus, Gary Delaney, Mark Watson, Greg Davies and many more, this excellent book lets you in to the hearts and minds of celebrated comedians, away from the stage and off the mic.
Hogarth And His Times
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Author : David Bindman
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1997-01-01
Hogarth And His Times written by David Bindman and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-01-01 with Art categories.
The reputation of William Hogarth (1697-1764) rests largely on his pictorial stories, a series of engravings that he called "modern Moral Subjects," the most famous being the Harlot's and the Rake's Progress. In this catalog, David Bindman works backward from Hogarth's reputation today--where he is seen by some as a conservative populist and by others as a political radical--and examines his impact on various artists over the past three centuries. Bindman also sets Hogarth's prints firmly in their historical context, discussing the artist's public and the different influences on his work, from Roman satire to the politics of the day. The result is an engaging and insightful portrayal not only of William Hogarth, but also of the middle years of the eighteenth century. Art lovers will enjoy this book, but so too will anyone with an interest in the literature and history of the mid-eighteenth century. The reputation of William Hogarth (1697-1764) rests largely on his pictorial stories, a series of engravings that he called "modern Moral Subjects," the most famous being the Harlot's and the Rake's Progress. In this catalog, David Bindman works backward from Hogarth's reputation today--where he is seen by some as a conservative populist and by others as a political radical--and examines his impact on various artists over the past three centuries. Bindman also sets Hogarth's prints firmly in their historical context, discussing the artist's public and the different influences on his work, from Roman satire to the politics of the day. The result is an engaging and insightful portrayal not only of William Hogarth, but also of the middle years of the eighteenth century. Art lovers will enjoy this book, but so too will anyone with an interest in the literature and history of the mid-eighteenth century.
Kimchee And Chitlins
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Author : Elizabeth Wong
language : en
Publisher: Dramatic Publishing
Release Date : 1996
Kimchee And Chitlins written by Elizabeth Wong and has been published by Dramatic Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Drama categories.
The Importance Of Being Earnest A Trivial Comedy For Serious People
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Author : Oscar Wilde
language : en
Publisher: Aegitas
Release Date : 2023-04-27
The Importance Of Being Earnest A Trivial Comedy For Serious People written by Oscar Wilde and has been published by Aegitas this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-04-27 with Fiction categories.
The Importance of Being Earnest is a play written by Oscar Wilde in 1895. It is a satirical comedy that mocks the Victorian society's rigid social norms and values. The play follows the lives of two friends, Jack Worthing and Algernon Moncrieff, as they navigate their way through the complex social etiquette of the time. One of the central themes of the play is the idea of identity and self-discovery. Both Jack and Algernon lead double lives, assuming false identities to escape their mundane lives. However, they soon realize that their deceitful ways have consequences, and they must confront their true selves to find happiness. Another significant theme of the play is the role of women in Victorian society. Wilde uses the characters of Gwendolen Fairfax and Cecily Cardew to highlight the absurdity of the expectations placed on women during this time. Both women are portrayed as intelligent and independent, yet they are still confined to the narrow roles assigned to them by society. The play's humor is derived from Wilde's witty dialogue and clever wordplay. He uses puns, paradoxes, and epigrams to poke fun at the hypocrisy and superficiality of the upper class. The play's plot is also filled with farcical elements, such as mistaken identities, secret engagements, and absurd misunderstandings. The Importance of Being Earnest is a masterpiece of Victorian satire. Wilde's sharp wit and keen observations of society are on full display in this play. It remains a timeless classic that continues to entertain audiences today.