Characters
Straight Man or Scene-Stealer? Two Character Roles Compared
Straight man and scene-stealer roles shape comic scenes through distinct character choices. Use practical goals and…
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Characters
The habits, logic and contradictions that make comic characters memorable.
Our point of view
Laughter has a point of view
Comedy is pleasure and construction at once. We look at the choices behind the laugh, without pretending every joke works for every audience.