Discovering the Clown - by Christopher Bayes (Paperback)

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"'MORE BAYES!!!' is what students at Yale School of Drama write to me, again and again, about studying with Christopher Bayes... They invariably type in ALL CAPS. They are clamoring for the very wisdom you hold in your hands, because he is a master teacher of a gen­eration of remarkably gifted and successful actors who have learned to own the softness of their brains while finding out what makes them funny. Discovering the Clown is worthy of Christo­pher's huge talent, which he shares with appropriate abandon and generosity: this book is hilar­ious, uplifting, and indispensable for anyone who cares deeply about acting."

"Christopher Bayes knows where the funny lies in every actor. More importantly he also knows where the truth lies that releases the funny. He thinks he is a Clown teacher, but he is really a master acting teacher. If you ever want to do Beckett or Chekhov or Shakespeare you better do Bayes first. I stand in awe of his gift."

"Impressively informative, thoughtful and thought-provoking, Discovering the Clown, or The Funny Book of Good Acting must be considered as an essential guide for artists and actors wanting to set free the messy and hilarious Clown within themselves."

About the Author

Christopher Bayes is one of the most sought after teachers of Clown and Physical Comedy in the country. He has taught internationally and been on the faculty of many presti­gious schools, including Yale, The Juilliard School, Brown, and NYU's Graduate Acting Program. He is the co-founder and head of The Funny School of Good Acting in Brooklyn, New York. He is currently Professor and Head of Physical Acting at Yale School of Drama.

Virginia Scott is a director/devisor/teacher of Physical Theater, and co-founder of The Funny School of Good Acting. She has taught Clown at The Juilliard School, Pace University, the Actors Center, CAP 21, and Tisch School of the Arts.