Ocupation: Member of the European Parliament
Life: b. August 15, 1969
Birthday: August 15
In comedy, beware the split focus. The audience should focus on the face of the actor. The audience must see the setup. If there is action elsewhere on the stage, the comic line can be lost.
Topics: Focus, Theatre, Actors
Don't let a single comic moment pass you by; then help the audience get the laughs. Give them permission to laugh by holding for laughter and by letting them know early on what they're in for. In the first few moments, the audience is gathering information, looking at the scenery and costumes. Create a comic moment as soon as you can.
Topics: Laughter, Giving, Laughing, Gathering Information