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Condition
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Brand
Unbranded
MPN
Does not apply
Features
Revised
Edition
2
Vintage
Yes
ISBN
9780977064106

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Atides Publishing
ISBN-10
0977064107
ISBN-13
9780977064106
eBay Product ID (ePID)
50480875

Product Key Features

Book Title
Eight Characters of Comedy : a Guide to Sitcom Acting and Writing
Number of Pages
244 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2005
Topic
Television / Screenwriting, General, Comedy, Acting & Auditioning, Television / Genres / Comedy
Genre
Literary Criticism, Performing Arts
Author
Scott Sedita
Format
Perfect

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
12 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2005-931094
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
808.2/523
Table Of Content
1 Animal Contributions to Human NeedsContributions to Food Needs Contributions to Clothing and Other NonfoodProducts Contributions to Work and Power Needs Animals for Companionship,Recreation, and Creativity Human Health Research Other Animals2 An Overview of the Livestock and Poultry IndustriesU.S. Animal Industries: An Overview The Beef Industry The Dairy CattleIndustry The Horse Industry The Poultry Industry The Sheep and GoatIndustry The Swine Industry Industry Issues and Challenges3 Red Meat ProductsProduction Products Kosher Meats Composition Nutritional ConsiderationsConsumption Marketing4 By-Products of Meat AnimalsEdible By-Products Inedible By-Products The Rendering Industry ExportMarket5 Milk and Milk ProductsMilk Production Milk Composition Milk Products in the United States HealthConsiderations Consumption Marketing6 Poultry and Egg ProductsPoultry Meat and Egg Production Composition Poultry Products HealthConsiderations Consumption Marketing7 Wool and MohairGrowth of Hair, Wool, and Mohair Factors Affecting the Value of Wool Classesand Grades of Wool Production of Wool and Mohair Uses of Wool and Mohair8 Market Classes and Grades of Livestock, Poultry, and EggsMarket Classes and Grades of Red Meat Animals Market Classes and Grades ofPoultry Products9 Visual Evaluation of Slaughter Red Meat AnimalsExternal Body Parts Location of the Wholesale Cuts in the Live Animal VisualPerspective of Carcass Composition of the Live Animal10 ReproductionFemale Organs of Reproduction and Their Functions Male Organs ofReproduction and Their Functions What Makes Testicles and Ovaries FunctionPregnancy Parturition11 Artificial Insemination, Estrous Synchronization, and Embryo TransferSemen Collecting and Processing Insemination of the Female Extent ofArtificial Insemination Estrous Synchronization Embryo Transfer12 GeneticsProduction of Gametes Spermatogenesis Oogenesis Fertilization DNAand RNA Genes and Chromosomes Six Fundamental Types of MatingMultiple Gene Pairs Gene Interactions Interactions Between Genes andEnvironment Biotechnology13 Genetic Change Through SelectionContinuous Variation and Many Pairs of Genes Predicting Genetic ChangeEvidence of Genetic Change Genetic Improvement Through ArtificialInsemination Selection Methods Basis for Selection14 Mating SystemsInbreeding Outbreeding Forming New Lines or Breeds15 Nutrients and Their FunctionsNutrients Proximate Analysis of Feeds Digestibility of Feeds EnergyEvaluation of Feeds Feeds and Feed Composition16 Digestion and Absorption of FeedCarnivorous, Omnivorous, and Herbivorous Animals Digestive Tract ofMonogastric Animals Stomach Compartments of Ruminant Animals Digestionin Monogastric Animals Digestion in Ruminant Animals17 Providing Nutrients for Body FunctionsNutrient Requirements for Body Maintenance Nutrient Requirements forGrowth Nutrient Requirements for Fattening Nutrient Requirements forReproduction Nutrient Requirements for Lactation Nutrient Requirementsfor Egg Laying Nutrient Requirements for Wool Production NutrientRequirements for Work Ration Formulation Nutrient Requirements ofRuminants18 Growth and DevelopmentPrenatal (Livestock) Birth (Livestock) Poultry Basic Anatomy andPhysiology Growth Curves Carcass Composition A
Synopsis
The Teacher's book expands into a resource file and includes photocopiable activities that help the teacher to deliver lively and varied lessons. Easy-to-teach units presented in a consistent format Regular reviews and tests to monitor students' progress New CD-ROM allows parents to see their children practising at home Lots of extra written practice including fun games Introduces CYLETS, KET and PET tasks to help students familiarise themselves with the exams, The Eight Characters of Comedy is a Hollywood "How-To" guide for actors and writers who want to break into the world of situation comedy. Renowned acting coach Scott Sedita will teach readers how to break down a comedy script, identify different types of jokes and deliver them with comedic precision. Readers will learn about sitcom history, specific sitcom acting and auditioning techniques and how to market themselves in this competitive industry. Most importantly, readers will be introduced to The Eight Characters of comedy, eight specific character archetypes used in sitcoms dating back to the advent of television., Introducing the eight specific character archetypes used in sitcoms from the advent of TV, renowned acting coach Sedita also teaches writers how to break down a comedy script, identify different types of jokes and deliver them with comedic precision., At the core of this Hollywood howto guide is the concept of The Eight Characters of Comedy, the eight specific character archetypes used in sitcoms dating back to the advent of TV. Every actor can find a sitcom niche by identifying with one of these eight characters. Using past and current actors and sitcom personalities, Sedita describes in detail where these characters come from and how actors can play them truthfully. * who is normally cast as The Logical Smart One' * why do we love The Lovable Loser' * why is The Neurotic such a fun character to play' In addition, readers learn how to break down a comedy script, how to identify different types of jokes, how to deliver them with comedic precision, sitcom auditioning techniques, and how to market themselves.
LC Classification Number
PN1992.8.C66S43 2006

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