The Tricks Of The Trade
by Dario Fo

Name: The Tricks Of The Trade
Brand: Dario Fo
SKU: 9780413664402
Rating: 4.12 (134 reviews)

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Highlights

Italian

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the engaging and informative nature of the play's material, highlighting its deep dive into the history of comedy and practical acting techniques. Many find that even though it's presented as a manual, it reads more like a collection of insightful lectures and anecdotes from Dario Fo. Some readers express a desire for clearer structure, noting the chaotic elements, yet overall, it garners a positive response for its content.

Engaging historical insightsPractical acting techniquesHumorous and entertaining anecdotesChaotic structure at times

Synopsis

Throughout the 1980s, Dario Fo, Italy's best known and most provocative satirical playwright, and his wife Franca Rame, conducted a series of performance-seminars around the world on the subject of acting.

This book traces the life of the comic performer back to the itinerant jongleur and the skillful improvisations of commedia dell'arte troupes.